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LEMUR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lemur
1, record 1, English, lemur
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various small, arboreal, chiefly nocturnal mammals of the family Lemuridae, of Madagascar and the Comoro Islands, especially of the genus Lemur, usually having large eyes, a foxlike face, and woolly fur. 2, record 1, English, - lemur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most lemurs are endangered. 2, record 1, English, - lemur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lemur: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 1, English, - lemur
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lémurien
1, record 1, French, l%C3%A9murien
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- prosimien 2, record 1, French, prosimien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mammifère primate, intermédiaire entre les insectivores et les singes, tel que les toupayes, makis et tarsier spectre. 2, record 1, French, - l%C3%A9murien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les prosimiens forment un sous-ordre. 2, record 1, French, - l%C3%A9murien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lémurien : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - l%C3%A9murien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lemur
1, record 2, English, lemur
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small, tree-dwelling primate that belongs to the group called prosimians. 2, record 2, English, - lemur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lemurs make up the infraorder Lemuriformes and are members of a group of primates known as prosimians. ... Lemurs are found naturally only on the island of Madagascar and some smaller surrounding islands, including the Comoros (where they were likely introduced by humans). ... Most lemurs are listed as endangered or threatened species. 3, record 2, English, - lemur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "lemur" is derived from the Latin word lemures, meaning "spirits of the night" or "ghosts". This likely refers to their large, reflective eyes and the wailing cries of some species (the Indri in particular). The term is generically used for the members of the four lemuriform families, but it is also the genus of one of the lemuriform species, the Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta). 3, record 2, English, - lemur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lemur: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 2, English, - lemur
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lémur
1, record 2, French, l%C3%A9mur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lémurien 2, record 2, French, l%C3%A9murien
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- maki 3, record 2, French, maki
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Primate principalement nocturne vivant dans les arbres, qui ne vit que dans les îles de Madagascar et de Comoro. 4, record 2, French, - l%C3%A9mur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La plupart des espèces de lémurs sont menacées d'extinction. 4, record 2, French, - l%C3%A9mur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le mot «lémurien» vient du latin «lemures» qui signifie «esprits de la nuit». On les aurait appelés ainsi à cause des espèces nocturnes dont les yeux brillent dans le noir. 5, record 2, French, - l%C3%A9mur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
lémurien : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 2, French, - l%C3%A9mur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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