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INDICATOR SPECIES [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Ecosystems
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lower salt marsh
1, record 1, English, lower%20salt%20marsh
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eight distinct community types were identified using two-way indicator species analysis classification(TWINSPAN). These were interpreted as a primary successional sequence. The eight communities were found to conform closely to the classical marsh zonations based on elevation and tidal influence :(1) lower salt marsh,(2) middle salt marsh,(3) upper salt marsh,(4) saline meadow,(5) freshwater meadow, and(6) freshwater fen. 1, record 1, English, - lower%20salt%20marsh
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Écosystèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marais salé inférieur
1, record 1, French, marais%20sal%C3%A9%20inf%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- marais maritime inférieur 2, record 1, French, marais%20maritime%20inf%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En utilisant la classification par division dichotomique des espèces indicatrices (TWINSPAN), [les chercheurs] ont identifié huit communautés types. Ces dernières ont été perçues comme appartenant à une même chronoséquence primaire. La distribution des huit communautés a été considérée comme très proche de la zonation classique des marais. Elle comprenait, en fonction de l'altitude et de l'influence des marées : (1) le marais salé inférieur, (2) le marais salé moyen, (3) le marais salé supérieur, (4) la prairie salée, (5) la prairie d'eau douce et (6) le fen d'eau douce. 1, record 1, French, - marais%20sal%C3%A9%20inf%C3%A9rieur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Ecosystems
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- middle salt marsh
1, record 2, English, middle%20salt%20marsh
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eight distinct community types were identified using two-way indicator species analysis classification(TWINSPAN). These were interpreted as a primary successional sequence. The eight communities were found to conform closely to the classical marsh zonations based on elevation and tidal influence :(1) lower salt marsh,(2) middle salt marsh,(3) upper salt marsh,(4) saline meadow,(5) freshwater meadow, and(6) freshwater fen. 1, record 2, English, - middle%20salt%20marsh
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Écosystèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marais salé moyen
1, record 2, French, marais%20sal%C3%A9%20moyen
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- marais maritime moyen 2, record 2, French, marais%20maritime%20moyen
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En utilisant la classification par division dichotomique des espèces indicatrices (TWINSPAN), [les chercheurs] ont identifié huit communautés types. Ces dernières ont été perçues comme appartenant à une même chronoséquence primaire. La distribution des huit communautés a été considérée comme très proche de la zonation classique des marais. Elle comprenait, en fonction de l'altitude et de l'influence des marées : (1) le marais salé inférieur, (2) le marais salé moyen, (3) le marais salé supérieur, (4) la prairie salée, (5) la prairie d'eau douce et (6) le fen d'eau douce. 1, record 2, French, - marais%20sal%C3%A9%20moyen
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-09-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Biological Sciences
- Environment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- environmental biologist
1, record 3, English, environmental%20biologist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An environmental biologist investigates the impacts of actions, pollutants, and conditions on wild communities. [He or she] usually [focuses] on ecosystems rather than a particular species. For example, [he or she] may study "indicator species" like worms that live at the bottom of rivers, lakes, and streams to assess overall ecosystem health. 1, record 3, English, - environmental%20biologist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sciences biologiques
- Environnement
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- biologiste de l'environnement
1, record 3, French, biologiste%20de%20l%27environnement
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- biologiste en environnement 1, record 3, French, biologiste%20en%20environnement
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le développement durable fait partie des préoccupations du biologiste en environnement. Son objectif est d'améliorer les situations économiques, sociales et écologiques en vue de laisser un monde préservé aux générations futures. Pour cela, il protège la nature et essaie de mieux gérer les ressources naturelles; il anticipe les pollutions et les risques industriels en luttant contre eux; il aménage les cadres de vie. 1, record 3, French, - biologiste%20de%20l%27environnement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Medio ambiente
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- biólogo ambiental
1, record 3, Spanish, bi%C3%B3logo%20ambiental
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- bióloga ambiental 2, record 3, Spanish, bi%C3%B3loga%20ambiental
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El biólogo ambiental tiene el concepto de desarrollo sostenible como sistema de vida, procura la utilización de los recursos naturales en beneficio de la humanidad, reconoce la importancia de la equidad y posee los conocimientos y habilidades para el mantenimiento de los ecosistemas en beneficio de las futuras generaciones. 1, record 3, Spanish, - bi%C3%B3logo%20ambiental
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-08-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Fish
- Ecology (General)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inland fish
1, record 4, English, inland%20fish
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inland fish account for at least 50 [percent] of all globally described fish species..., representing a substantial component of global biodiversity... They support food, recreation, and nutrition security of millions and the livelihoods of billions of people..., and provide an important indicator of inland aquatic ecosystem health... The future contribution of inland aquatic ecosystems and the fisheries services they support is threatened by multiple stressors... 2, record 4, English, - inland%20fish
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Poissons
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poisson des eaux intérieures
1, record 4, French, poisson%20des%20eaux%20int%C3%A9rieures
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-09-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Ecology (General)
- Environmental Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species
1, record 5, English, International%20Union%20for%20Conservation%20of%20Nature%26rsquo%3Bs%20Red%20List%20of%20Threatened%20Species
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1, record 5, English, IUCN%20Red%20List%20of%20Threatened%20Species
correct
- IUCN Red List 2, record 5, English, IUCN%20Red%20List
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IUCN Red List is a critical indicator of the health of the world's biodiversity. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a powerful tool to inform and catalyze action for biodiversity conservation and policy change, critical to protecting the natural resources we need to survive. It provides information about range, population size, habitat and ecology, use and/or trade, threats, and conservation actions that will help inform necessary conservation decisions. 1, record 5, English, - International%20Union%20for%20Conservation%20of%20Nature%26rsquo%3Bs%20Red%20List%20of%20Threatened%20Species
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Red List
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Liste rouge des espèces menacées de l'Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature
1, record 5, French, Liste%20rouge%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces%20menac%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27Union%20Internationale%20pour%20la%20Conservation%20de%20la%20Nature
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Liste rouge des espèces menacées de l'UICN 2, record 5, French, Liste%20rouge%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces%20menac%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27UICN
correct, feminine noun
- Liste rouge de l'UICN 3, record 5, French, Liste%20rouge%20de%20l%27UICN
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La dernière mise à jour de la Liste rouge des espèces menacées de l'Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature (UICN) répertorie 17 291 espèces en danger. 4, record 5, French, - Liste%20rouge%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces%20menac%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27Union%20Internationale%20pour%20la%20Conservation%20de%20la%20Nature
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Liste rouge des espèces menacées […] de l'UICN contient des données taxonomiques et des renseignements sur la situation de conservation et sur la distribution des plantes et des animaux qui ont été évalués à l'échelle mondiale en fonction des critères et des catégories de la Liste rouge de l'UICN. 5, record 5, French, - Liste%20rouge%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces%20menac%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27Union%20Internationale%20pour%20la%20Conservation%20de%20la%20Nature
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Liste rouge
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-08-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fish
- Commercial Fishing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- indicator species analysis
1, record 6, English, indicator%20species%20analysis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ISA 2, record 6, English, ISA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Poissons
- Pêche commerciale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- analyse des espèces indicatrices
1, record 6, French, analyse%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces%20indicatrices
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AEI 2, record 6, French, AEI
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une analyse des espèces indicatrices (AEI) a été effectuée pour identifier les taxons individuels qui peuvent être associés à différents groupes de population du méné long. 3, record 6, French, - analyse%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces%20indicatrices
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-02-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Protection of Farm Animals
- Animal Behaviour
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- habitat availability matrix
1, record 7, English, habitat%20availability%20matrix
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chart that relates habitat type found on agricultural land to habitat use by a wildlife species. 1, record 7, English, - habitat%20availability%20matrix
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An indicator of Availability of Wildlife Habitat on Farmland was developed for the seven main ecozones in which agriculture is practised in Canada.... To construct the indicator, habitat availability matrices were developed for each of the seven ecozones. These matrices specify how various wildlife species use agricultural land to meet their habitat needs(e. g., breeding, feeding, cover, staging, winter use). 1, record 7, English, - habitat%20availability%20matrix
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
- Comportement animal
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- matrice de disponibilité de l'habitat
1, record 7, French, matrice%20de%20disponibilit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27habitat
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matrice de disponibilité de l'habitat : désignation approuvée par le Comité de terminologie d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. 2, record 7, French, - matrice%20de%20disponibilit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27habitat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-05-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- transition interval
1, record 8, English, transition%20interval
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the range in concentration of hydrogen ion, metal ion, or other species over which the eye is able to perceive a variation in hue, colour intensity, fluorescence, or other property of a visual indicator arising from the varying ration of the two relevant forms of the indicator. The concentration(e. g. pH). 1, record 8, English, - transition%20interval
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For an oxidation-reduction indicator the transition interval is the corresponding range in oxidation-reduction potential. 1, record 8, English, - transition%20interval
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- intervalle de virage d'un indicateur
1, record 8, French, intervalle%20de%20virage%20d%27un%20indicateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] domaine de concentration d'ions hydrogènes, d'ions métalliques ou d'autres espèces dans lequel l'œil est capable de percevoir la variation de teinte, l'intensité de couleur, de fluorescence ou d'une autre propriété d'un indicateur visuel, variation provoquée par une variation des rapports de concentration des deux formes de l'indicateur. Le domaine s'exprime généralement en logarithme décimal négatif de la concentration (par exemple pH). 1, record 8, French, - intervalle%20de%20virage%20d%27un%20indicateur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour un indicateur d'oxydoréduction, l'intervalle de virage est une différence de potentiels d'oxydoréduction. 1, record 8, French, - intervalle%20de%20virage%20d%27un%20indicateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-10-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Universal entry(ies) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- black fungus beetle
1, record 9, English, black%20fungus%20beetle
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The black fungus beetle.... A cosmopolitan insect but found chiefly in the tropics. Mainly a pest of damp and musty rice, its presence is therefore an indicator of unsuitable storage conditions... The larva, 8. 5 mm in length, is creamy-white at first, turning to yellowish-brown; the abdomen tapers posteriorly and has small, paired papillae. The adult is dull black in colour; eyes hour-glass shaped and nearly divided medianly by a cephalic process; length 4. 5 to 6 mm... The species is not tolerant of cold... 2, record 9, English, - black%20fungus%20beetle
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ténébrion du champignon
1, record 9, French, t%C3%A9n%C3%A9brion%20du%20champignon
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- ténébrion des champignons 2, record 9, French, t%C3%A9n%C3%A9brion%20des%20champignons
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ténébrion : Insecte coléoptère (ténébrionidés) d'un noir profond, qui habite les lieux sombres et dont la larve vit dans la farine (ver de farine). 3, record 9, French, - t%C3%A9n%C3%A9brion%20du%20champignon
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-11-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Botany
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Lichenwatch
1, record 10, English, Lichenwatch
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lichenwatch is a program administered by the Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network, Environment Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Nature Federation. This program is aimed at using the natural sensitivity of lichen species to air quality as an indicator of environmental health. 1, record 10, English, - Lichenwatch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Botanique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Attention Lichens
1, record 10, French, Attention%20Lichens
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attention Lichens est un programme du Réseau d'évaluation et de surveillance écologiques, Environnement Canada auquel collabore la Fédération canadienne de la nature. Ce programme utilise la sensibilité naturelle du lichen à la qualité de l'air comme indicateur de la santé de l'environnement. 2, record 10, French, - Attention%20Lichens
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- indicator
1, record 11, English, indicator
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Only a limited number of compounds are frequently measured in routine clinical analyses. These indicator species have properties which make them suitable for sensitive, specific, and yet diverse clinical analyses. Common indicator species used in routine clinical analysis are nicotinamide adenine dinucleotides and oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. 2, record 11, English, - indicator
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- indicateur
1, record 11, French, indicateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute substance ou tout artifice physico-chimique permettant de déceler le terme d'une réaction, principalement en volumétrie, les singularités de sa marche, les impuretés dans les produits. 1, record 11, French, - indicateur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La détermination du pH peut se faire par une méthode colorimétrique ou potentiométrique. La méthode colorimétrique est basée sur l'utilisation d'indicateurs colorés acido-basiques, c'est-à-dire des composés organiques appartenant à des couples acide-base de pKA bien définis et pour lesquels la couleur de la forme acide est différente de celle de la forme basique. 2, record 11, French, - indicateur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue les indicateurs de pH ou acide-base, de fluorescence, d'oxydoréduction, d'absorption, de turbidimétrie, de complexométrie, etc. 1, record 11, French, - indicateur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2010-12-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- indicator species
1, record 12, English, indicator%20species
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- biological indicator species 2, record 12, English, biological%20indicator%20species
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A species whose progress is monitored by people as an indication of what is happening to the environment as a whole. 3, record 12, English, - indicator%20species
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By measuring the concentrations of... contaminants in the body tissues of indicator species and studying their effects, we can become alert to possible threats to the integrity of ecosystems, and to human health.... The network for monitoring the condition of the St. Lawrence River-ecotoxicology component. Using bio-indicators, it monitors pollution changes over space and time, and studies the effects of toxic substances on wildlife. 4, record 12, English, - indicator%20species
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A species used as a biological indicator(q. v.). 5, record 12, English, - indicator%20species
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
indicator species : term used by Parks Canada. 6, record 12, English, - indicator%20species
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- espèce indicatrice
1, record 12, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dosage de [...] contaminants dans les tissus des espèces indicatrices, ainsi que l'étude de leurs effets, permettent de détecter les menaces possibles planant sur l'intégrité des écosystèmes, y compris la santé humaine. [...] Réseau de suivi de la condition du Saint-Laurent - volet écotoxicologique : à l'aide de bioindicateurs, suivre les variations spatiales et temporelles de la contamination; étudier les effets des substances toxiques sur la faune. 2, record 12, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Recherche de bioindicateurs sur les récifs frangeants de la Réunion. [...] Les espèces indicatrices de milieux non perturbés sont essentiellement des espèces spécialisées, ce qui les rend souvent plus sensibles à des changements de milieux. 3, record 12, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «bioindicateur», terme générique qui peut être utilisé si le contexte est suffisamment clair. 4, record 12, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espèce indicatrice : terme en usage à parcs Canada. 5, record 12, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20indicatrice
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2009-03-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- bioindicator
1, record 13, English, bioindicator
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- bio-indicator 2, record 13, English, bio%2Dindicator
correct
- biological indicator 3, record 13, English, biological%20indicator
correct
- ecological indicator 4, record 13, English, ecological%20indicator
correct
- biomonitor 5, record 13, English, biomonitor
see observation
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organism whose presence or absence suggests that certain environmental conditions prevail [and hence] can be used to monitor how much of a factor is present, and how the environment is responding to stresses and changes. 6, record 13, English, - bioindicator
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "biomonitor" is sometimes used as a synonym of bioindicator. It is confusing because "biomonitoring" means "monitoring of living species" not "monitoring of something (e.g. forest) by means of living species", as bioindicators normally do. 7, record 13, English, - bioindicator
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ecological indicator; biological indicator; bioindicator : terms used by Parks Canada. 2, record 13, English, - bioindicator
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
species : can be considered as a synonym of "indicator" when a species constitutes the indicator, which is practically always the case; a more specific and concrete term than "indicator. "See also "indicator species. " 6, record 13, English, - bioindicator
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bioindicateur
1, record 13, French, bioindicateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- bio-indicateur 2, record 13, French, bio%2Dindicateur
correct, masculine noun
- indicateur biologique 3, record 13, French, indicateur%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
- indicateur écologique 4, record 13, French, indicateur%20%C3%A9cologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme d'une espèce déterminée dont la présence ou l'absence peut être considérée comme caractéristique des conditions de l'environnement ou d'un habitat particulier. 5, record 13, French, - bioindicateur
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bio-indicateur; indicateur écologique; indicateur biologique : termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 6, record 13, French, - bioindicateur
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Parfois appelé «indicateur de pollution» (terme plus spécifique); voir aussi la notion apparentée d'«espèce indicatrice». 7, record 13, French, - bioindicateur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- bioindicador
1, record 13, Spanish, bioindicador
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- indicador biológico 2, record 13, Spanish, indicador%20biol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organismo cuya presencia, ausencia o distribución está asociada a un factor o a una combinación de factores ambientales particularmente significativa o relevante. 3, record 13, Spanish, - bioindicador
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los organismos bioindicadores tienen interés científico en la investigación ecológica y aplicación en el análisis ambiental, por ejemplo en estudios de contaminación. 3, record 13, Spanish, - bioindicador
Record 14 - internal organization data 2009-02-18
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Environment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- biogeocenosis 1, record 14, English, biogeocenosis
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of community with a consistent floristic composition, a uniform physiognomy and distribution characteristic of a particular habitat, and defined by the presence of indicator species. 1, record 14, English, - biogeocenosis
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- biogéocénose
1, record 14, French, biog%C3%A9oc%C3%A9nose
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medio ambiente
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- biogeocenosis
1, record 14, Spanish, biogeocenosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ecosistema y biogeocenosis son considerados por algunos autores como sinónimos, sin embargo, biogeocenosis señala a la comunidad o fitocenosis como parámetro para establecer sus límites. 2, record 14, Spanish, - biogeocenosis
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-09-23
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- litmus milk
1, record 15, English, litmus%20milk
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Litmus milk is a complex medium that can potentially distinguish among many species of bacteria. Litmus milk has several components that can be metabolized : lactose(milk sugar) ;casein(milk protein) ;and litmus(a pH indicator that is purple to blue at neutral to alkaline pH and pink under acid conditions). 1, record 15, English, - litmus%20milk
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- petit-lait tournesolé
1, record 15, French, petit%2Dlait%20tournesol%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2006-05-18
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- passive cutaneous anaphylaxis 1, record 16, English, passive%20cutaneous%20anaphylaxis
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The transfer of skin-sensitizing antibodies, now identified as IgE, from an individual to another of the same species. Following intradermal injection of serum, antigen is injected intravenously at the site at which circulating antigen combines with cell-fixed antibody exhibits a wheal and flare reaction. Evans blue dye has been used in animals as an indicator for location and size of the reacting area. 2, record 16, English, - passive%20cutaneous%20anaphylaxis
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The technique used to detect antigen-specific IgE, in which the test animal is injected intravenously with the antigen and dye, the skin having been previously sensitized with antibody. 3, record 16, English, - passive%20cutaneous%20anaphylaxis
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- anaphylaxie cutanée passive
1, record 16, French, anaphylaxie%20cutan%C3%A9e%20passive
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'anaphylaxie cutanée passive est une réaction locale obtenue en injectant l'anticorps par voie locale puis, à 48 heures d'intervalle, l'antigène au même site ou par voie générale. La réaction se traduit par une augmentation de la vasoperméabilité attestée par la survenue d'un érythème et objectivée par la coloration de la peau par le bleu Evans injecté au site d'administration de l'anticorps. 2, record 16, French, - anaphylaxie%20cutan%C3%A9e%20passive
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique utilisée pour détecter les anticorps IgE; antigène et colorant sont injectés par voie intraveineuse à un animal dont la peau a préalablement été sensibilisée par l'anticorps. 3, record 16, French, - anaphylaxie%20cutan%C3%A9e%20passive
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- anafilaxia cutánea pasiva
1, record 16, Spanish, anafilaxia%20cut%C3%A1nea%20pasiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
- reacción de Prausnitz-Küstner 1, record 16, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20de%20Prausnitz%2DK%C3%BCstner
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-04-02
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Heat (Physics)
- Plant and Crop Production
- Remote Sensing
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- photochemical reflectance index
1, record 17, English, photochemical%20reflectance%20index
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- PRI 2, record 17, English, PRI
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- physiological reflectance index 3, record 17, English, physiological%20reflectance%20index
former designation, correct
- PRI 3, record 17, English, PRI
correct
- PRI 3, record 17, English, PRI
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Photochemical Reflectance Index : An optical indicator of photosynthetic radiation use efficiency across species, functional types, and nutrient levels... 4, record 17, English, - photochemical%20reflectance%20index
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... a new suite of indices have been developed that exploits narrow band spectroradiometric data. The physiological reflectance index (PRI) introduced by Gamon et al. (1992) follows the form of equation 1 and is based on reflectances at 531 nm (band 1) and 570 nm (band 2) wavelengths. Gamon et al. (1997) renamed this the photochemical reflectance index and suggested that the index was a good predictor of photosynthetic radiation use efficiency at the leaf or canopy level, if the canopy is uniform and completely covers the soil background. The index has not shown sensitivity to nutrient stress, but it is affected by water stress with severe wilting ... 3, record 17, English, - photochemical%20reflectance%20index
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Heating treatments increase aboveground net primary production (detectable via the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, a measure of green biomass) and enhance gross photosynthesis (detectable via the Photochemical Reflectance Index, a measure of xanthophyll cycle pigment activity and relative photosynthetic rate). ... Heating enhanced the Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI) slightly relative to that of controls. This enhancement was most visible near noon, and relaxed by 3:00 pm ..., suggesting that this effect was a temporally dynamic one reflecting altered physiological activity towards midday. 5, record 17, English, - photochemical%20reflectance%20index
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Chaleur (Physique)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Télédétection
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- indice de réflectance
1, record 17, French, indice%20de%20r%C3%A9flectance
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- indice de réflectance PRI 2, record 17, French, indice%20de%20r%C3%A9flectance%20PRI
masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le but d'évaluer la possibilité de mesurer les indices de vigueur des forêts à partir de la réflectance spectrale foliaire, [...] Nous avons mesuré la réflectance des pousses des sapins baumiers de chacun des traitements en laboratoire au moyen d'un spectroradiomètre portatif dont la gamme spectrale s'étendait de 350 nm à 2 500 nm. [...] La plupart des gammes d'ondes ont révélé que les traitements avaient eu des effets marqués, et les gammes d'ondes les plus significatives se trouvaient dans la région d'absorption de la chlorophylle entre 500 nm et 740 nm. [...] Les traitements ont influé sur les indices de réflectance, qui sont définis comme le rapport et l'écart normalisé entre la gamme d'ondes la plus significative à 711 nm et la gamme d'ondes la moins significative à 913 nm (P < 0,0001). 3, record 17, French, - indice%20de%20r%C3%A9flectance
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] nous avons montré que les variations de l'indice de réflectance PRI (physiological reflectance index) étaient liées aux mécanismes de dissipation thermique de l'excès d'énergie absorbée par la végétation et pouvaient être appliquées à la détection du stress hydrique chez la vigne. 2, record 17, French, - indice%20de%20r%C3%A9flectance
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Des mesures prises au radiomètre sur les tertres de la Butte aux Pierres permettront [...] de coupler les longueurs d'ondes obtenues au sol avec celles du satellite Spot - dont nous utilisons les «images» pour repérer les tertres sablo-terreux en contexte marécageux, et ce grâce aux indices de réflectance distincts selon les qualités de terrain analysées par le biais de l'informatique. 4, record 17, French, - indice%20de%20r%C3%A9flectance
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1999-05-18
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Indicator plant species in canadian forests
1, record 18, English, Indicator%20plant%20species%20in%20canadian%20forests
correct, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By Gordon S. Ringius. Ottawa: Canadian Forest Service, 1997. 1, record 18, English, - Indicator%20plant%20species%20in%20canadian%20forests
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Plantes indicatrices des forêts canadiennes
1, record 18, French, Plantes%20indicatrices%20des%20for%C3%AAts%20canadiennes
correct, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Service canadien des forêts, 1997. 1, record 18, French, - Plantes%20indicatrices%20des%20for%C3%AAts%20canadiennes
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1988-01-20
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- stressed environment
1, record 19, English, stressed%20environment
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the choice of an indicator species depends on its sensitivity to the expected perturbation(stress) and the degree to which its response is observable in space(the indicator stays in the stressed environment) and time(the indicator responds to the stress without undue time lags). 1, record 19, English, - stressed%20environment
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- milieu perturbé
1, record 19, French, milieu%20perturb%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1988-01-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- impacted parameter
1, record 20, English, impacted%20parameter
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
You can divide impact assessment studies into two groups. First there are studies on the socially important species.... Then there are the studies on indicator parameters, impacted parameters, or parameters amenable to study.... 1, record 20, English, - impacted%20parameter
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- paramètre perturbé
1, record 20, French, param%C3%A8tre%20perturb%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1988-01-19
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- indicator of change
1, record 21, English, indicator%20of%20change
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indicator of Change. The indicator is used to denote either (i) a biophysical component or variable which is monitored to detect change in that component or variable or (ii) a calculated index of the condition of all or part of an ecosystem. Such indicators are considered to be generally unrelated to the valued ecosystem components identified for the assessment. Biophysical components or variables that are related to, and used to indicate the condition of, the valued ecosystem components have been termed surrogates. 1, record 21, English, - indicator%20of%20change
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As an example, suppose an adult fish population has been identified as a valued ecosystem component in an assessment. Surrogate components for this population may include the species’ larval population, the species’ habitat, or a major prey species. An indicator of change, should the adult population itself or its surrogates not be amenable to investigation, may be species diversity within aquatic communities, or specific conductance of water. 1, record 21, English, - indicator%20of%20change
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Chimie analytique
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de changement
1, record 21, French, indicateur%20de%20changement
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indicateur de changement. Le mot indicateur est employé soit pour désigner (i) un élément ou une variable biophysique que l'on observe afin d'en déceler le changement, ou (ii) un indice calculé de l'état de l'ensemble ou d'une partie d'un système. Habituellement, ces indicateurs ne sont pas considérés comme étant liés aux éléments importants des écosystèmes reconnus pour l'évaluation. Les éléments biophysiques de variables liées aux éléments importants des écosystèmes, et qui en indiquent l'état, sont appelés éléments auxiliaires. Par exemple, supposons que, dans le cadre d'une évaluation, une population adulte de poissons ait été désignée comme élément important d'un écosystème, parmi les éléments auxiliaires de cette population on peut compter sa population larvaire, son habitat ou une espèce prédatrice importante. Dans le cas où la population adulte elle-même ou ses éléments auxiliaires ne peuvent être examinés directement, l'indicateur de changement peut être la diversité des espèces au sein des communautés aquatiques ou la conductance spécifique de l'eau. 1, record 21, French, - indicateur%20de%20changement
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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