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CRETACEOUS COAL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Plant Biology
- Paleontology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- taxodiaceous conifers
1, record 1, English, taxodiaceous%20conifers
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Taxodiaceae 2, record 1, English, Taxodiaceae
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the long-term dynamics must be based on ataxonomic attributes such that the coal swamps of the Carboniferous, dominated by lycopods, can be compared to the coal swamps of the Late Cretaceous, dominated by taxodiaceous conifers and ferns. 3, record 1, English, - taxodiaceous%20conifers
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In earth’s history Taxodiaceae were widespread. They are known since the Jurassic and can be found as fossil e.g. in layers from Tertiary times. 2, record 1, English, - taxodiaceous%20conifers
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Biologie végétale
- Paléontologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Taxodiacées
1, record 1, French, Taxodiac%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- taxodiacées 2, record 1, French, taxodiac%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la famille des taxodiacées appartiennent des genres assez différents les uns des autres. Les aiguilles de ces arbres de grandes dimensions peuvent être petites et en forme d'écailles, grandes, pointues ou en forme de faux. Les feuilles et les rameaux courts sont souvent caducs. La principale espèce recensée est le Séquoia. 3, record 1, French, - Taxodiac%C3%A9es
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la troisième famille [des Conifères] à signaler, les Taxodiacées, tire son nom de l'If ou Taxus (qui aujourd'hui est rangée à part, dans l'ordre des Taxales). On range parmi les taxodiacées les Sequoïa, qui vivent dans les forêts de la Californie, où ils atteignent parfois des hauteurs considérables (100 mètres). 1, record 1, French, - Taxodiac%C3%A9es
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Sifton Formation
1, record 2, English, Sifton%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 2, English, - Sifton%20Formation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Upper Cretaceous and Paleocene Sifton Formation and related rocks in northern Rocky Mountain Trench comprise conglomerate, sandstone, shale, and minor coal. 3, record 2, English, - Sifton%20Formation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- formation de Sifton
1, record 2, French, formation%20de%20Sifton
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 2, French, - formation%20de%20Sifton
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 2, French, - formation%20de%20Sifton
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans la partie nord du sillon des Rocheuses, la formation de Sifton, du Crétacé supérieur et du Paléocène, et les roches en relation avec elle comprennent du conglomérat, du grès, du schiste argileux et un peu de charbon. 3, record 2, French, - formation%20de%20Sifton
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-09-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Gething Formation
1, record 3, English, Gething%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 3, English, - Gething%20Formation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In the Peace River area, coal deposits are found in the Lower Cretaceous Gething Formation of the Bullhead Group. 3, record 3, English, - Gething%20Formation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in northern Alberta. 4, record 3, English, - Gething%20Formation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- formation de Gething
1, record 3, French, formation%20de%20Gething
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 3, French, - formation%20de%20Gething
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 3, French, - formation%20de%20Gething
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans la région de la rivière de la Paix, la formation de Gething du groupe de Bullhead du Crétacé inférieur renferme des gisements houillers. 3, record 3, French, - formation%20de%20Gething
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-06-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
- Mining Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cretaceous coal 1, record 4, English, cretaceous%20coal
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Subject-test CANMET-METALLURGY 2, record 4, English, - cretaceous%20coal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
- Exploitation minière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- charbon du crétacé 1, record 4, French, charbon%20du%20cr%C3%A9tac%C3%A9
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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