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POLYCELLULAR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Marine Biology
- Ship Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plant fouling
1, record 1, English, plant%20fouling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- weed fouling 1, record 1, English, weed%20fouling
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common plant fouling on ships is the brown algae Ectocarpus spp. and the green algae Enteromorpha spp., often referred to as sea grass due to its similar appearance and colour. Polycellular algae begins with the settlement of microscopic spores. These spores can settle in seconds and colonise a submerged surface within hours. Plant fouling usually occurs where there is available sunlight, i. e. around the water line and a few metres below. It is not usually found on the flat bottom of vessels. 1, record 1, English, - plant%20fouling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie marine
- Entretien des navires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- salissure végétale
1, record 1, French, salissure%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Salissure végétale : [...] les objets statiques sont colonisés par les algues. Même si la plupart tombent d'elles-mêmes lorsque le bateau est en mouvement, certaines (comme les algues brunes) sont suffisamment résistantes pour supporter la vitesse. 1, record 1, French, - salissure%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
salissure végétale : terme généralement employé au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - salissure%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tale
Record 1, Key term(s)
- salissures végétales
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-03-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polycellular
1, record 2, English, polycellular
proposal
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- polycellulaire
1, record 2, French, polycellulaire
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une conception de la gestion d'une entreprise dans laquelle chaque partie se dote de son propre projet et établit ses relations avec les autres sans passer forcément par le sommet. 1, record 2, French, - polycellulaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nouvelle vision est opposée au système pyramidal et applique une conception "polycellulaire" où chaque cellule se dote de son propre projet et établit ses relations avec les autres sans forcément passer par le sommet. 1, record 2, French, - polycellulaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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