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TAXONOMIC KNOWLEDGE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- conceptual relation
1, record 1, English, conceptual%20relation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- taxonomic relation 2, record 1, English, taxonomic%20relation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Other pedagogically oriented pieces of domain knowledge include rationales for explanations in terms of goals and causes, as well as taxonomic or conceptual relations between pieces of knowledge that facilitate the use of analogies and abstractions. 2, record 1, English, - conceptual%20relation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- relation conceptuelle
1, record 1, French, relation%20conceptuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- relation taxinomique 2, record 1, French, relation%20taxinomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La recherche s'est portée sur la construction de structures symboliques fondées sur des relations conceptuelles. Citons comme exemple EPAM d'Edward Feigenbaum utilisant un réseau entre syllabes dans des expériences d'apprentissage par cœur. 1, record 1, French, - relation%20conceptuelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Environment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wildlife species expert
1, record 2, English, wildlife%20species%20expert
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who has a high level of scientific, traditional or local knowledge of a taxonomic group or geographical area and meets the requirements specified in the Qualifications for COSEWIC [Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada] Membership. 1, record 2, English, - wildlife%20species%20expert
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Environnement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste des espèces sauvages
1, record 2, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces%20sauvages
masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui possède une vaste connaissance scientifique, traditionnelle ou locale d'un groupe taxinomique ou d'une aire géographique et qui satisfait aux exigences précisées dans les conditions d'admissibilité au COSEPAC [Comité sur la situation des espèces en péril au Canada]. 1, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9cialiste%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces%20sauvages
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Environmental Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Species Specialist Subcommittee
1, record 3, English, Species%20Specialist%20Subcommittee
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SSC 1, record 3, English, SSC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
COSEWIC consists of 31 voting members. Of these, the Species Specialist Subcommittee(SSC) co-chairs provide expertise on particular taxonomic groups. Each SSC is composed of two co-chairs and normally at least five additional members who are experts in relevant fields, and have broad knowledge and experience and a demonstrated commitment to wildlife conservation. 1, record 3, English, - Species%20Specialist%20Subcommittee
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
COSEWIC: Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. 2, record 3, English, - Species%20Specialist%20Subcommittee
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Gestion environnementale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Sous-comité de spécialistes des espèces
1, record 3, French, Sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20de%20sp%C3%A9cialistes%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SSE 1, record 3, French, SSE
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le COSEPAC comprend 31 membres ayant droit de vote. Parmi ceux-ci, les coprésidents des Sous-comités de spécialistes des espèces (SSE) prêtent leur expertise relativement à des groupes taxinomiques précis. Chacun des SSE est composé de deux coprésidents et, habituellement, d'au moins cinq membres additionnels qui sont experts dans des domaines pertinents et qui ont de grandes connaissances et une vaste expérience ainsi qu'un engagement manifeste en ce qui concerne la conservation des espèces sauvages. 1, record 3, French, - Sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20de%20sp%C3%A9cialistes%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
COSEPAC : Comité sur la situation des espèces en péril au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - Sous%2Dcomit%C3%A9%20de%20sp%C3%A9cialistes%20des%20esp%C3%A8ces
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Environment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- taxonomic knowledge
1, record 4, English, taxonomic%20knowledge
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thus, major gaps exist in taxonomic knowledge of our biota. 1, record 4, English, - taxonomic%20knowledge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Environnement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- connaissance taxonomique
1, record 4, French, connaissance%20taxonomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- connaissance taxinomique 2, record 4, French, connaissance%20taxinomique
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Favoriser le développement des connaissances taxonomiques, écologiques et biogéographiques relatives à la biodiversité du Québec, notamment au moyen des collections de recherche. 1, record 4, French, - connaissance%20taxonomique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-03-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Environment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- taxonomic group
1, record 5, English, taxonomic%20group
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Its purpose is fourfold : first, to report the total numbers of species described in all major taxonomic groups in the country; second, to estimate gaps in our knowledge from the numbers of undescribed or as yet unrecorded species in each of the groups; third, to record the principal environment(s) in which each group is found; and fourth, to briefly indicate the principal ecological functions performed by these groups. 2, record 5, English, - taxonomic%20group
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Environnement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- groupe taxonomique
1, record 5, French, groupe%20taxonomique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- groupe taxinomique 2, record 5, French, groupe%20taxinomique
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nombre de subdivisions à l'intérieur d'un groupe taxonomique varie selon les auteurs. D'après les classifications les plus récentes, la classe de Dicotylédones rassemble neuf sous-classes et celle des Monocotylédones trois sous-classes, ces sous-classes étant à leur tour subdivisées [...] 3, record 5, French, - groupe%20taxonomique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Medio ambiente
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo taxonómico
1, record 5, Spanish, grupo%20taxon%C3%B3mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-04-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ecological state
1, record 6, English, ecological%20state
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ecological status 1, record 6, English, ecological%20status
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Taxonomic and ecological status of Canada's biodiversity. This information on the taxonomic and ecological state of Canadian biodiversity attempts to follow the guidelines set out by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)(1991) to the extent practicable and assuming that information and knowledge were available. 1, record 6, English, - ecological%20state
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- état écologique
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9tat%20%C3%A9cologique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
État actuel de la biodiversité taxinomique et écologique du Canada. Dans le présent chapitre sur l'état actuel de la biodiversité taxinomique et écologique du Canada, nous nous sommes conformés autant que possible aux lignes directrices du Programme des Nations Unies sur l'environnement (PNUE), en prenant pour acquis que les données et les connaissances voulues sont disponibles. Ces lignes directrices provisoires (UNEP, 1991) fixent les catégories précises que chaque pays devrait utiliser pour recueillir, organiser et présenter l'information concernant l'état de sa biodiversité. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9tat%20%C3%A9cologique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecosistemas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- estado ecológico
1, record 6, Spanish, estado%20ecol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- estatus ecológico 2, record 6, Spanish, estatus%20ecol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Calidad de la estructura y el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas [...] 1, record 6, Spanish, - estado%20ecol%C3%B3gico
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Buen, mal estado ecológico. 1, record 6, Spanish, - estado%20ecol%C3%B3gico
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-10-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- diptera fauna
1, record 7, English, diptera%20fauna
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With some 12, 000 species of Brachycera and 7000 species of Nematocera listed for Europe, the knowledge of the taxonomic composition of the European Diptera fauna is far better than for any other major region. 1, record 7, English, - diptera%20fauna
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- diptérofaune
1, record 7, French, dipt%C3%A9rofaune
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des insectes de l'ordre des Diptères, qui peuplent un habitat, une région ou un organisme particulier. 2, record 7, French, - dipt%C3%A9rofaune
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-08-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Expert Centre for Taxonomic Identification
1, record 8, English, Expert%20Centre%20for%20Taxonomic%20Identification
correct, Europe
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ETI 1, record 8, English, ETI
correct, Europe
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Netherlands. ETI is a non-government organization(NGO) in operational relations with UNESCO. Our mission is to develop and produce scientific and educational computer-aided information systems, to improve the general access to and promote the broad use of taxonomic and biodiversity knowledge worldwide. 1, record 8, English, - Expert%20Centre%20for%20Taxonomic%20Identification
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Expert Centre for Taxonomic Identification
1, record 8, French, Expert%20Centre%20for%20Taxonomic%20Identification
correct, Europe
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ETI 1, record 8, French, ETI
correct, Europe
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Centre d'expertise en identification taxinomique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- unrecorded species
1, record 9, English, unrecorded%20species
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Its purpose is fourfold : first, to report the total numbers of species described in all major taxonomic groups in the country; second, to estimate gaps in our knowledge from the numbers of undescribed or as yet unrecorded species in each of the groups; third, to record the principal environment(s) in which each group is found; and fourth, to briefly indicate the principal ecological functions performed by these groups. 1, record 9, English, - unrecorded%20species
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- espèce non signalée
1, record 9, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20non%20signal%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- espèce encore à découvrir 1, record 9, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20encore%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9couvrir
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour chacun des principaux groupes taxinomiques représentés, l'annexe donne : (1) le nombre total d'espèces décrites; (2) une estimation des lacunes qui existent dans nos connaissances, à partir du nombre d' espèces non décrites ou non encore signalées; (3) le ou les milieux principaux où vivent les espèces; (4) un bref aperçu des fonctions écologiques accomplies par les espèces. 1, record 9, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20non%20signal%C3%A9e
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Par exemple, l'ordre des hyménoptères, qui comprend entre autres les bourdons, les abeilles, les guêpes et les fourmis, compte au Canada environ 6 000 espèces décrites, mais le nombre des espèces encore à découvrir est estimé à plus de 10 000. 1, record 9, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20non%20signal%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- undescribed species
1, record 10, English, undescribed%20species
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Its purpose is fourfold : first, to report the total numbers of species described in all major taxonomic groups in the country; second, to estimate gaps in our knowledge from the numbers of undescribed or as yet unrecorded species in each of the groups; third, to record the principal environment(s) in which each group is found; and fourth, to briefly indicate the principal ecological functions performed by these groups. 1, record 10, English, - undescribed%20species
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- espèce non décrite
1, record 10, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20non%20d%C3%A9crite
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour chacun des principaux groupes taxinomiques représentés, l'annexe donne : (1) le nombre total d'espèces décrites; (2) une estimation des lacunes qui existent dans nos connaissances, à partir du nombre d' espèces non décrites ou non encore signalées; (3) le ou les milieux principaux où vivent les espèces; (4) un bref aperçu des fonctions écologiques accomplies par les espèces. 1, record 10, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20non%20d%C3%A9crite
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-08-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Continuing Education
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- articulated knowledge
1, record 11, English, articulated%20knowledge
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wenger presents the now standard idea of compiled vs. articulated knowledge(terms that are preferable, in my mind, to shallow and deep). He presents a rationale for why knowledge could(and should) be compiled for specific purposes. He also presents a useful breakdown of the characteristics of knowledge articulation : the completeness of its contents(including justification), its structure or organization(e. g. abstractness or generality), and its epistemological characteristics(e. g. is it commonsense, causal, taxonomic). 1, record 11, English, - articulated%20knowledge
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Éducation permanente
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- savoir articulé
1, record 11, French, savoir%20articul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- connaissances articulées 1, record 11, French, connaissances%20articul%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comparer à savoir compilé. Voir aussi connaissances profondes, c. de surface. 1, record 11, French, - savoir%20articul%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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