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TERRITORIAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Husbandry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- territorial
1, record 1, English, territorial
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In general, there are three tiers to territorial defense. A long-distance signal - scent or specific warning vocalizations - serves to keep intruders away. 2, record 1, English, - territorial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
territoriality: The tendency of animals to defend a particular area, usually against members of the same species. The concept was first elaborated by Howard (1920) with particular reference to birds, and this group remains to the most studied. 2, record 1, English, - territorial
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
- Élevage des animaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- territorial
1, record 1, French, territorial
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le comportement territorial s'observe surtout chez les poissons, les oiseaux et les mammifères. 2, record 1, French, - territorial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
territoire : Portion plus ou moins étendue du domaine vital d'un animal ou d'un groupe d'animaux, défendue contre les intrusions des congénères, mais non des autres espèces. 2, record 1, French, - territorial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-02-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Geography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- territorial 1, record 2, English, territorial
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géographie humaine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- territorial 1, record 2, French, territorial
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Qualifiant la situation politique (anté-provinciale ou quasi-provinciale ou mi-provinciale) de l'un et de l'autre des trois territoires nordiques du Canada. Par dérivation: "territorialisation". 1, record 2, French, - territorial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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