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PIT TAG [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Methods
- Animal Science
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- passive integrated transponder tagging
1, record 1, English, passive%20integrated%20transponder%20tagging
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- PIT tagging 2, record 1, English, PIT%20tagging
correct
- PIT-tagging 3, record 1, English, PIT%2Dtagging
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is PIT tagging?... A PIT [passive integrated transponder] tag is an electronic microchip encased in biocompatible glass [that is] injected with a 12-gauge needle or inserted by surgical incision under the animal' s skin, usually into [the] muscle or the body cavity. [It serves] as a permanent coded marker that is equivalent to a social security number[, ] and [it is] as reliable as a fingerprint for identification of an individual. 4, record 1, English, - passive%20integrated%20transponder%20tagging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Zootechnie
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étiquetage à l'aide d'étiquettes de transpondeur passif intégré
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tiquetage%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20d%27%C3%A9tiquettes%20de%20transpondeur%20passif%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine 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 2022-10-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Animal Science
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- passive integrated transponder tag
1, record 2, English, passive%20integrated%20transponder%20tag
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- PIT tag 2, record 2, English, PIT%20tag
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
PIT tags are shaped like a grain of rice and are approximately 12 mm long, 2 mm in diameter and weigh 70 mg. PIT tags contain an electromagnetic coil and microchip that transmit a unique code when powered by a magnetic field. The PIT tag reader provides the magnetic field that allows the tag to transmit its code; without the reader[, ] the tag will not transmit its code. 3, record 2, English, - passive%20integrated%20transponder%20tag
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags are a low-cost method for marking [fish and other animals] for breeding applications and mark-recapture studies[,] as well as offering a non-obtrusive method to observe progress, behaviour and movements of tagged individuals using antenna. 4, record 2, English, - passive%20integrated%20transponder%20tag
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Zootechnie
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- étiquette à transpondeur passif intégré
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20%C3%A0%20transpondeur%20passif%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- étiquette à TPI 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20%C3%A0%20TPI
correct, feminine noun
- étiquette PIT 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20PIT
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les étiquettes PIT ont la forme d'un grain de riz, mesurent environ 12 mm de long et 2 mm de diamètre, et pèsent 70 mg. [Elles] contiennent une bobine électromagnétique et une puce qui transmettent un code unique quand elles sont alimentées par un champ magnétique. Le lecteur optique produit le champ magnétique permettant à l'étiquette de transmettre son code; sans ce lecteur, aucune information n'est transmise. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tiquette%20%C3%A0%20transpondeur%20passif%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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