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INSECT HERBIVORY [3 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 1997-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- insect herbivory
1, record 2, English, insect%20herbivory
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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. 1, record 2, English, - insect%20herbivory
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- insecte herbivore
1, record 2, French, insecte%20herbivore
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
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. 1, record 2, French, - insecte%20herbivore
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Genetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sudden impact
1, record 3, English, sudden%20impact
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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. 1, record 3, English, - sudden%20impact
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Génétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- répercussion soudaine
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9percussion%20soudaine
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
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. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9percussion%20soudaine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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