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BURROW [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Birds
- Animal Behaviour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- burrow
1, record 1, English, burrow
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a result when [the female kiwi] leaves the burrow after laying her egg she has lost more weight than the weight of the egg alone. 2, record 1, English, - burrow
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
- Comportement animal
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terrier
1, record 1, French, terrier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tunnel 2, record 1, French, tunnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aussi lorsque [la femelle du kiwi] quitte le terrier après la ponte, le poids qu'elle a perdu est supérieur à celui de l'œuf. 3, record 1, French, - terrier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aves
- Comportamiento animal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- madriguera
1, record 1, Spanish, madriguera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Refugio subterráneo de fauna salvaje. 1, record 1, Spanish, - madriguera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
- Paleontology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- burrow
1, record 2, English, burrow
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tubular opening made by a worm or another animal. 2, record 2, English, - burrow
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The burrow where the young is placed can be anything from a warm, dry nursery tunneled under a termite mound to chambers under a pile of garden refuse close to buildings and a busy road. 3, record 2, English, - burrow
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A burrow may be straight or sinuous, and horizontal, vertical, or inclined. 2, record 2, English, - burrow
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Worm burrow. 2, record 2, English, - burrow
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
- Paléontologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tube
1, record 2, French, tube
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- terrier 2, record 2, French, terrier
correct, masculine noun
- trou 3, record 2, French, trou
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tubulure formée par des vers ou autres animaux fouisseurs. 3, record 2, French, - tube
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] parfois ce sont les tubes dans lesquels vivaient certains animaux tels que des Vers qui sont conservés [...] 1, record 2, French, - tube
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento animal
- Paleontología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- madriguera
1, record 2, Spanish, madriguera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- gazapera 2, record 2, Spanish, gazapera
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agujero, generalmente pequeño y profundo, donde viven ciertos animales salvajes. 3, record 2, Spanish, - madriguera
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