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MIMETISM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mimesis
1, record 1, English, mimesis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imitation or representation of nature; exhibiting mimicry of something real; term used to describe how the behavior of artificial or fictional characters mimics real life. 1, record 1, English, - mimesis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mimetism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mimésis
1, record 1, French, mim%C3%A9sis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme tiré de la poétique d'Aristote et qui définit l'œuvre d'art comme une imitation du monde tout en obéissant à des contraintes. 2, record 1, French, - mim%C3%A9sis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Imitation ou représentation de la nature et du réel; terme utilisé pour décrire comment le comportement de personnages artificiels ou fictifs imite la vie réelle. 3, record 1, French, - mim%C3%A9sis
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mimétisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mimetic response
1, record 2, English, mimetic%20response
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mimetism 1, record 2, English, mimetism
correct
- mimicry 1, record 2, English, mimicry
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mimétisme
1, record 2, French, mim%C3%A9tisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- mimetismo
1, record 2, Spanish, mimetismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-12-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Animal Behaviour
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mimicry
1, record 3, English, mimicry
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mimetism 2, record 3, English, mimetism
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A superficial resemblance that some organisms exhibit to other organisms or to the natural objects among which they live and thereby secure concealment, protection, or some other advantage. 3, record 3, English, - mimicry
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Comportement animal
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mimétisme
1, record 3, French, mim%C3%A9tisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène de ressemblance de certains organismes vivants avec des individus d'autres espèces ou avec des objets du milieu. Le mimétisme a pour but de protéger l'organisme contre les prédateurs. 2, record 3, French, - mim%C3%A9tisme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecología (Generalidades)
- Comportamiento animal
- Biotecnología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mimetismo
1, record 3, Spanish, mimetismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adaptación morfológica de un organismo, en el color o en la forma, asemejándose al sustrato en que vive y pasando de esta forma desapercibido. 2, record 3, Spanish, - mimetismo
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