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RETROGRESSION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ecosystem function
1, record 1, English, ecosystem%20function
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intrinsic ecosystem characteristic related to the set of conditions and processes whereby an ecosystem maintains its integrity. 2, record 1, English, - ecosystem%20function
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of ecosystem functions include photosynthesis and nutrient uptake. 2, record 1, English, - ecosystem%20function
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ecosystem function: not to be confuse with "ecological function." An "ecosystem function" relates to the scale of the whole ecosystem, while an "ecological function" can be a component of ecosystem processes. 3, record 1, English, - ecosystem%20function
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fonction écosystémique
1, record 1, French, fonction%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9mique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fonction d’un écosystème 2, record 1, French, fonction%20d%26rsquo%3Bun%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fonctions de l'écosystème sont des facteurs qui permettent à un écosystème de se maintenir et d’évoluer. Ces facteurs comprennent le taux de croissance, la décomposition de la matière organique, la rétention des nutriments, la succession et la rétrogression. 3, record 1, French, - fonction%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9mique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fonction écosystémique; fonction d’un écosystème : ne pas confondre avec «fonction écologique». Une «fonction écosystémique» ou une «fonction de l’écosystème» se rapporte à l’échelle de l’écosystème en entier tandis qu’une «fonction écologique» peut être une composante des processus écosystémiques. 4, record 1, French, - fonction%20%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A9mique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- roll-back clause 1, record 2, English, roll%2Dback%20clause
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- roll back clause
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clause de rétrogression
1, record 2, French, clause%20de%20r%C3%A9trogression
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-06-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- retrogression
1, record 3, English, retrogression
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Motion of an atmospheric wave or pressure system in the direction opposite to that of the basic flow in which it is embedded. 2, record 3, English, - retrogression
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rétrogression
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9trogression
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement d’une onde atmosphérique ou d’un système de pression dans la direction opposée à celle du courant de base dans lequel cette onde ou ce système est inclus. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9trogression
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- retrogresión
1, record 3, Spanish, retrogresi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Desplazamiento de una onda o de un sistema de presión de la atmósfera en dirección opuesta a la de la corriente básica en la cual esa onda o ese sistema están insertos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - retrogresi%C3%B3n
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