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FISH LOCATION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cod trap
1, record 1, English, cod%20trap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long box-shaped net that extends to the shoreline and is used to catch cod. 2, record 1, English, - cod%20trap
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cod trap is basically a room, with four walls and a floor, constructed of netting. Fish enter the trap through a doorway in the front wall. Extending outward from the centre of the doorway is a long wall of netting which, because of its function of leading fish into the trap, came to be called the leader. The trap is kept upright in the water by floats placed along the top of the walls, and lead weights at the bottom. It is held on location by a system of corner ropes anchored to the sea bottom. 3, record 1, English, - cod%20trap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trappe à morue
1, record 1, French, trappe%20%C3%A0%20morue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Fish
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- birth band
1, record 2, English, birth%20band
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BB 2, record 2, English, BB
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- birthmark 3, record 2, English, birthmark
correct
- BM 4, record 2, English, BM
correct
- BM 4, record 2, English, BM
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear variation in the angle of the corpus calcareum [that] corresponds to a growth rate acceleration in [fish]. 5, record 2, English, - birth%20band
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recent declines in abundance of skates... have heightened the need for validated age and growth estimates... skate vertebral centra collected seasonally... were sectioned using a mass processing method, then used to reconstruct growth in each species.... Total counts were obtained by summing visible and estimated band counts. Growth curves were then fitted to all length-at-age data including sections deemed unreadable near the focus. The location of the birth band(BB) in each species was confirmed by comparing suspected birth band radius(BR) measurements with [vertebral radius(VR) ] measurements of available late-term embryos... and/or early young-of-the-year fish... Regressions between VR and [total length] for each species, along with published hatch lengths, were also used to verify the location of the BB along the corpus calcareum of each section... 6, record 2, English, - birth%20band
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Birthmarks are usually represented by an angle change along the centrum face of whole vertebrae or along [the] intermedialia-corpus calcareum interface with an associated ring on the corpus calcareum in sectioned centra, but this feature may not be distinct in either. 5, record 2, English, - birth%20band
Record 2, Key term(s)
- birthband
- birth mark
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Poissons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bande de naissance
1, record 2, French, bande%20de%20naissance
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BN 1, record 2, French, BN
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- marque de naissance 2, record 2, French, marque%20de%20naissance
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
- Fish
- Animal Reproduction
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- homing
1, record 3, English, homing
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- return 2, record 3, English, return
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... salmon are able to migrate thousands of miles... and subsequently returning as a mature fish to the exact location they were spawned. This incredible homing instinct(ability to return to their original location) is inherited by all salmon. 3, record 3, English, - homing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
homing behavior, homing migration, return migration 4, record 3, English, - homing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
- Poissons
- Reproduction des animaux
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- de retour à la frayère
1, record 3, French, de%20retour%20%C3%A0%20la%20fray%C3%A8re
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- de retour 2, record 3, French, de%20retour
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
comportement de retour à la frayère, migration de retour 3, record 3, French, - de%20retour%20%C3%A0%20la%20fray%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento animal
- Peces
- Reproducción de animales
- Acuicultura
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- de retorno al lugar de desove
1, record 3, Spanish, de%20retorno%20al%20lugar%20de%20desove
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-09-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Fish
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fish counter
1, record 4, English, fish%20counter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A device used] to measure the number of fish passing a specific location. 1, record 4, English, - fish%20counter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Poissons
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- compteur de poissons
1, record 4, French, compteur%20de%20poissons
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Appareil servant] à mesurer la quantité de poissons qui passent à un endroit précis. 1, record 4, French, - compteur%20de%20poissons
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Peces
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- contador de peces
1, record 4, Spanish, contador%20de%20peces
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fish
- Commercial Fishing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flatfish
1, record 5, English, flatfish
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- flounder 2, record 5, English, flounder
correct, see observation
- plaice 3, record 5, English, plaice
correct, see observation
- sole 3, record 5, English, sole
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any fish of the order Heterosomata, e.g. halibut, turbot, plaice, sole, flounder, etc. 3, record 5, English, - flatfish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Flounder: any of numerous flattened fishes constituting the order Heterosomata: flatfish. 3, record 5, English, - flatfish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plaice: any of various American flatfishes. 3, record 5, English, - flatfish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Flounder: any of numerous similar [to Platichthys flesus, the European flounder] or related non-European flatfishes. 4, record 5, English, - flatfish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Sole: any of various flatfishes of families other than Soleidae, esp. when for table use. 3, record 5, English, - flatfish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
any of about 600 species of oval-shaped, flattened fishes of the order Pleuronectiformes.... One of the most notable features of the flatfish is the location of the eyes-both on one side of the head. Another is the colouring; the eyed side of the fish(uppermost as it lies on the bottom) is pigmented by the lower, blind side is normally white. 5, record 5, English, - flatfish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 6 OBS
The term "flounder" is also used specifically for a species, Platichthys flesus, which should be more correctly called "European flounder", and more generally for any number of flatfishes of the families Pleuronectidae and Bothidae of the order Pleuronectiformes. 6, record 5, English, - flatfish
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Poissons
- Pêche commerciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poisson plat
1, record 5, French, poisson%20plat
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout poisson de l'ordre des Heterosomata, ex. : flétan, turbot, plie, sole, flet, etc. 2, record 5, French, - poisson%20plat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Pleuronectiforme : nom d'ordre donné aux poissons téléostéens connus sous le nom de poissons plats. 3, record 5, French, - poisson%20plat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Pleuronectiformes, ou Poissons plats, sont les seuls Vertébrés résolument asymétriques. Ils sont caractérisés par un corps fortement comprimé et par l'étrange structure de la tête, dans laquelle les deux yeux sont situés du même côté, le gauche ou le droit selon les espèces. La face sur laquelle se trouvent les yeux (zénithale) est pigmentée et parfois très colorée, alors que la face opposée (nadirale) tournée vers le fond de la mer, n'est pas teintée. 4, record 5, French, - poisson%20plat
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les spécialistes ne s'entendent pas sur le taxinomie exacte des poissons plats; néanmoins, ils les classent habituellement dans l'ordre des hétérosomata, aussi appelés pleuronectiformes ou pleuronectes. 5, record 5, French, - poisson%20plat
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-04-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fishing atlas
1, record 6, English, fishing%20atlas
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A series of maps showing the location of fish species, fishing grounds, etc. 1, record 6, English, - fishing%20atlas
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- atlas de pêche
1, record 6, French, atlas%20de%20p%C3%AAche
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de cartes montrant la répartition des espèces de poissons, l'emplacement des lieux de pêche, etc. 2, record 6, French, - atlas%20de%20p%C3%AAche
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-02-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- organic aquaculture
1, record 7, English, organic%20aquaculture
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Principles of Organic Aquaculture. "Even though we don’t have standards, "says Dolinski, "we can assume the same principles used for organic livestock production will apply for aquatic animal production". The water will have to be clean and free of contaminants. It is very likely the water will have to be more strictly monitored than other types of organic production. Residue analysis may be required on a regular basis. The production area will have to be surrounded by a barrier zone to prevent contamination. If there is risk from spray drift for example, a buffer zone will be required depending on your location. The fish will have to be fed organically certified food supplements. The only useable fish medications would be identified on a permitted list, if there are any approved at all. The fish would have to be reared so they could behave "naturally"... 2, record 7, English, - organic%20aquaculture
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aquaculture biologique
1, record 7, French, aquaculture%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec d'autres réseaux de l'enseignement agricole (agriculture biologique, développement durable...) une réflexion est menée sur l'aquaculture biologique. 1, record 7, French, - aquaculture%20biologique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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