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MICROALGAE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- docosahexaenoic acid-rich oil
1, record 1, English, docosahexaenoic%20acid%2Drich%20oil
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- DHA-rich oil 2, record 1, English, DHA%2Drich%20oil
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DHA(docosahexaenoic acid)-rich oil is produced via an algal fermentation process using microalgae from the genus Schizochytrium, a member of the kingdom Chromista, which includes the golden algae. 1, record 1, English, - docosahexaenoic%20acid%2Drich%20oil
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- huile riche en acide docosahexaénoïque
1, record 1, French, huile%20riche%20en%20acide%20docosahexa%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- huile riche en DHA 2, record 1, French, huile%20riche%20en%20DHA
correct, feminine noun
- huile riche en acide docosahexanoïque 3, record 1, French, huile%20riche%20en%20acide%20docosahexano%C3%AFque
proposal, feminine noun
- huile riche en ADH 3, record 1, French, huile%20riche%20en%20ADH
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-12-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Ecosystems
- Statistical Surveys
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- size spectrum
1, record 2, English, size%20spectrum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
size spectra: Discrete or continuous representations of the relationships that link either numerical abundance or biomass concentration to body size. 2, record 2, English, - size%20spectrum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A size spectrum comprises bacteria/microalgae, meiofauna, and macrofauna. 3, record 2, English, - size%20spectrum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
size spectra: plural. 4, record 2, English, - size%20spectrum
Record 2, Key term(s)
- size spectra
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Écosystèmes
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spectre de taille
1, record 2, French, spectre%20de%20taille
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- live food organism
1, record 3, English, live%20food%20organism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- live feed organism 2, record 3, English, live%20feed%20organism
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
live food organisms : Small living organisms mostly fed to larvae of fish and shellfish(directly or indirectly), such as microalgae, rotifers, copepods, Daphnia, brine shrimp(meta-) nauplii and mollusc trochophores... 3, record 3, English, - live%20food%20organism
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Their] mass culture is widely used in the industrial larviculture of marine fishes, molluscs and shrimps. 3, record 3, English, - live%20food%20organism
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
live food organism; live feed organism: designations usually used in the plural. 4, record 3, English, - live%20food%20organism
Record 3, Key term(s)
- live food organisms
- live feed organisms
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- organisme alimentaire vivant
1, record 3, French, organisme%20alimentaire%20vivant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- proie vivante 1, record 3, French, proie%20vivante
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
organismes alimentaires vivants : Petits organismes vivants utilisés principalement pour l'alimentation (directe ou indirecte) de larves de poissons, de mollusques et de crustacés, tels que microalgues, rotifères, copépodes, daphnies, (meta-)nauplii d'artémia et trochophores de mollusques [...] 1, record 3, French, - organisme%20alimentaire%20vivant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Leur] élevage en masse est largement utilisé en larviculture industrielle de poissons marins, de mollusques et de crustacés. 1, record 3, French, - organisme%20alimentaire%20vivant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
organisme alimentaire vivant; proie vivante : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 2, record 3, French, - organisme%20alimentaire%20vivant
Record 3, Key term(s)
- organismes alimentaires vivants
- proies vivantes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- oyster greening
1, record 4, English, oyster%20greening
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- greening 2, record 4, English, greening
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method used in France in which oysters are reared in small, shallow coastal ponds rich in certain [microalgae] that impart a green colour to the meat. 3, record 4, English, - oyster%20greening
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... oyster greening ... contributes significantly to the economic value of cultured oysters ... due to organoleptic and essential fatty acid modifications in green oysters that result in a more palatable ... content ... 4, record 4, English, - oyster%20greening
Record 4, Key term(s)
- greening of oysters
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- verdissement des huîtres
1, record 4, French, verdissement%20des%20hu%C3%AEtres
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- verdissement 2, record 4, French, verdissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération pratiquée en France qui consiste à placer les huîtres dans de petits étangs salés (claires) où l'abondance de certaines [microalgues] leur confère une couleur verte et un goût apprécié. 3, record 4, French, - verdissement%20des%20hu%C3%AEtres
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
- Moluscos, equinodermos y procordados
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- verdeamiento
1, record 4, Spanish, verdeamiento
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- extensive culture system
1, record 5, English, extensive%20culture%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- extensive farming system 2, record 5, English, extensive%20farming%20system
correct
- extensive rearing system 3, record 5, English, extensive%20rearing%20system
correct
- extensive system 4, record 5, English, extensive%20system
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... extensive systems [make use of] large sections of a natural estuarine system... for copepod production, [and are] based on naturally occurring microalgae and virtually no control... 5, record 5, English, - extensive%20culture%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de culture extensive
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20culture%20extensive
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- système d'élevage extensif 2, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9levage%20extensif
correct, masculine noun
- système extensif 3, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20extensif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- système de culture extensif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-05-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- oyster growout
1, record 6, English, oyster%20growout
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- oyster fattening 2, record 6, English, oyster%20fattening
correct
- growout 3, record 6, English, growout
correct
- fattening 2, record 6, English, fattening
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oyster farmers use a special culture technique [that] consists in immersing oysters in ponds for … fattening … These basins … are used to fatten and green the oysters … Oyster fattening is achieved through the great richness in phytoplankton, and oyster greening is the result of the proliferation of the diatom Haslea ostrearia which is responsible for the greening of the gills after secretion by this microalgae... 4, record 6, English, - oyster%20growout
Record 6, Key term(s)
- oyster grow-out
- growout of oysters
- grow-out of oysters
- fattening of oysters
- grow-out
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- affinage des huîtres
1, record 6, French, affinage%20des%20hu%C3%AEtres
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- affinage 2, record 6, French, affinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'affinage est l'étape biologique de production intervenant dans le cycle d'élevage qui consiste à immerger les huîtres adultes dans les claires avant de les conditionner en vue de leur mise en marché. L'affinage a pour objet de modifier entre les caractères organoleptiques, d'accentuer le durcissement des coquilles, et de favoriser l'engraissement ou d'opérer au verdissement […] 3, record 6, French, - affinage%20des%20hu%C3%AEtres
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- afinamiento
1, record 6, Spanish, afinamiento
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2020-10-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Ecology (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- aquatic microcosm
1, record 7, English, aquatic%20microcosm
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aquatic microcosms are small containers dedicated to aquatic microbial ecosystems studies from single populations to communities of bacteria, microalgae and other planktonic organisms. 2, record 7, English, - aquatic%20microcosm
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- microcosme aquatique
1, record 7, French, microcosme%20aquatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les microcosmes aquatiques sont de petits conteneurs consacrés aux études d'écosystèmes microbiens aquatiques de populations isolées à des communautés de bactéries, de microalgues et d'autres organismes planctoniques. 2, record 7, French, - microcosme%20aquatique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2020-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- biotic productivity
1, record 8, English, biotic%20productivity
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The biotic productivity of these coastal ecotones is extremely high, rivaling the most intensely cultivated farmlands. Several factors account for this : abundant nutrients; conservation, retention, and efficient recycling of nutrients among benthic, wetland, and pelagic habitat(i. e., coupling of subsystems) ;consortia of phytoplankton, benthic microalgae and macroalgae, seagrasses, mangroves, and fringing saltmarsh vegetation that maximize available light and space; tidal energy and circulation. 2, record 8, English, - biotic%20productivity
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- productivité biotique
1, record 8, French, productivit%C3%A9%20biotique
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2019-02-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
- Road Construction Materials
- Road Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bio-sourced binder
1, record 9, English, bio%2Dsourced%20binder
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To reduce oil consumption, a substitute material for bitumen needs to be found that maintains the same level of performance. This challenge is critical, especially in France, where 70, 000 km of roads are being renovated each and every year. [The organization] is focusing its attention on microalgae, identified as one of the biomasses of the future for producing a bio-sourced binder. 1, record 9, English, - bio%2Dsourced%20binder
Record 9, Key term(s)
- biosourced binder
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Liants et mastics (Construction)
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
- Entretien des routes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- liant biosourcé
1, record 9, French, liant%20biosourc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- liant bio-sourcé 2, record 9, French, liant%20bio%2Dsourc%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour réduire la consommation de pétrole, il faut trouver un matériau de substitution au bitume gardant les mêmes performances. C'est un enjeu important, notamment en France où 70 000 km de routes sont rénovées chaque année. [L'organisme] s'intéresse aux micro-algues, identifiées comme une biomasse d'avenir pour produire un liant bio-sourcé. 2, record 9, French, - liant%20biosourc%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2013-07-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Algae
- Biomass Energy
- Industrial Crops
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- microalga
1, record 10, English, microalga
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- micro-alga 2, record 10, English, micro%2Dalga
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single-cell, photosynthetic organism. 3, record 10, English, - microalga
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Benefits of Algal Biofuels :... Microalgae, as distinct from seaweed or macroalgae, can potentially produce 100 times more oil per acre than soybeans, or any other terrestrial oil-producing crop. 3, record 10, English, - microalga
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microalgae; micro-algae : plural forms. 4, record 10, English, - microalga
Record 10, Key term(s)
- microalgae
- micro-algae
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Algues
- Énergie de la biomasse
- Culture des plantes industrielles
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- microalgue
1, record 10, French, microalgue
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- micro-algue 2, record 10, French, micro%2Dalgue
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme unicellulaire aquatique capable de photosynthèse. 3, record 10, French, - microalgue
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certaines microalgues peuvent contenir plus de 50 % de leur poids sec en acides gras. Des capacités exceptionnelles qui présagent des rendements trente fois supérieurs à ceux d’oléagineux terrestres tels que le colza. Ces qualités permettent d’envisager la production d’un carburant algal qui n’empièterait pas sur l’agriculture alimentaire. 4, record 10, French, - microalgue
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise le terme «micro» car la taille d'une micro-algue varie de quelques micromètres à une centaine de micromètres. 5, record 10, French, - microalgue
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Algas
- Energía de la biomasa
- Cultivo de plantas industriales
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- microalga
1, record 10, Spanish, microalga
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-09-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- epontic
1, record 11, English, epontic
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many species have developed specific adaptations to survive in regions of recurring ice cover. The epontic community (living on the underside of the ice) is unique to these ecozones. 1, record 11, English, - epontic
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Epontic microalgae, invertebrates, organisms. 1, record 11, English, - epontic
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- épontique
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9pontique
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bon nombre d'espèces ont développé des adaptations spécifiques pour survivre dans des régions caractérisées par la présence d'une couverture de glace périodique. La communauté épontique (vivant à la face inférieure de la glace) est particulière à ces écozones. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A9pontique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Marine Biology
- Ship Maintenance
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- microfouling
1, record 12, English, microfouling
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- marine microfouling 2, record 12, English, marine%20microfouling
correct
- slime fouling 3, record 12, English, slime%20fouling
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marine biofilm : how quickly does it form? Immediately, when a surface is immersed in the sea, a conditioning film of organic molecules forms. This begins after a few seconds of immersion and is considered as molecular fouling. In the hours and days that follow, bacteria colonise the surface and micro colonies occur. These colonies spread outwards and upwards to form irregular structures. At this stage other microfouling appear, e. g. microalgae and fungi... The biofilm then matures and new species enter and grow, organic and inorganic debris is incorporated and solute gradients develop leading to a special heterogeneity. At this point three things can occur : The biofilm may slough off due the hydrodynamics of the environment; Organisms may begin to graze on the biofilm; Larger organisms such as algae and molluscs may establish on it, this is macrofouling. 4, record 12, English, - microfouling
Record 12, Key term(s)
- micro fouling
- micro-fouling
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Biologie marine
- Entretien des navires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- microsalissure
1, record 12, French, microsalissure
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- microsalissure marine 2, record 12, French, microsalissure%20marine
proposal, feminine noun
- microfouling 3, record 12, French, microfouling
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les salissures sont surtout d'ordre biologique et l'on parle de biosalissures. Selon la taille des organismes on distingue les : -microsalissures : bactéries et algues unicellulaires, larves, [...] qui forment le «voile biologique»; - macrosalissures : algues pluricellulaires, mollusques fixés, larves, vers, crustacés (balanes et autres), qui ne s'installent que lorsque le substrat est déjà colonisé par les microsalissures. 4, record 12, French, - microsalissure
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microsalissure : terme généralement employé au pluriel. 2, record 12, French, - microsalissure
Record 12, Key term(s)
- microsalissures marines
- microsalissures
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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