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CARACTERE GENETIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-08-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- genetic trait
1, record 1, English, genetic%20trait
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- genetic characteristic 2, record 1, English, genetic%20characteristic
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The unique genetic characteristics of individuals in each species ultimately determine whether or not any species can invade and be present in a particular community. Genetic traits also determine the species abundance and the rate and timing of its return to and disappearance from communities disturbed by fire, storms, insect herbivory, and other sudden impacts. 3, record 1, English, - genetic%20trait
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- caractère génétique
1, record 1, French, caract%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trait génétique caractéristique 2, record 1, French, trait%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique%20caract%C3%A9ristique
correct, masculine noun
- caractéristique génétique 3, record 1, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces caractéristiques déterminent également l'abondance des espèces et la vitesse et le moment de l'apparition et de la disparition de chacune d'entre elles dans les communautés perturbées par le feu, les tempêtes, les insectes herbivores et d'autres phénomènes aux répercussions soudaines. 3, record 1, French, - caract%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- genetic character 1, record 2, English, genetic%20character
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caractère génétique
1, record 2, French, caract%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère d'un horizon ou d'un profil résultant d'un processus lié à la genèse du sol et dont il devient le témoin. 1, record 2, French, - caract%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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