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ALGA [28 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Algae
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cultured alga
1, record 1, English, cultured%20alga
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cultivated alga 2, record 1, English, cultivated%20alga
correct
- farmed alga 3, record 1, English, farmed%20alga
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An [aquatic plant] produced using human intervention and/or technology at some stage of its life cycle. 2, record 1, English, - cultured%20alga
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cultured algae; cultivated algae; farmed algae: plural forms. 4, record 1, English, - cultured%20alga
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cultured algae
- cultivated algae
- farmed algae
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Algues
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- algue de culture
1, record 1, French, algue%20de%20culture
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- algue cultivée 2, record 1, French, algue%20cultiv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- algue d'élevage 3, record 1, French, algue%20d%27%C3%A9levage
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Plante aquatique] obtenue par intervention humaine sur une partie du cycle vital. 4, record 1, French, - algue%20de%20culture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Algae
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wild alga
1, record 2, English, wild%20alga
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An [aquatic plant] obtained without human intervention in its life cycle. 2, record 2, English, - wild%20alga
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wild algae: plural form. 3, record 2, English, - wild%20alga
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wild algae
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Algues
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- algue sauvage
1, record 2, French, algue%20sauvage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Plante aquatique] dont le cycle vital s'est déroulé sans intervention humaine. 2, record 2, French, - algue%20sauvage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-07-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Algae
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- algae harvesting
1, record 3, English, algae%20harvesting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Algae harvesting refers to the separation or detachment of algae from its growth medium. The harvesting method intensely depends on the physiognomies of the micro algae chosen, density and size of the microalgal cell, specifications of the final product and on allowability for reuse of the culture medium. ... algae harvesting involves mechanical, chemical, biological and electrical based methods. 2, record 3, English, - algae%20harvesting
Record 3, Key term(s)
- alga harvesting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Algues
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- récolte d'algues
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9colte%20d%27algues
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Algas
- Acuicultura
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cosecha de algas
1, record 3, Spanish, cosecha%20de%20algas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Algae
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- algae
1, record 4, English, algae
correct, plural, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large group of single or many-celled organisms, including so-called "cyanobacteria," which usually contain chlorophyll or other pigments. 2, record 4, English, - algae
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They are usually aquatic and capable of photosynthesis. 2, record 4, English, - algae
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alga: singular of algae. 3, record 4, English, - algae
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
algae: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - algae
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
algae: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 4, record 4, English, - algae
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
algae: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 5, record 4, English, - algae
Record 4, Key term(s)
- alga
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Algues
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- algues
1, record 4, French, algues
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe important d'organismes mono ou multicellulaires, incluant les soi-disant «cyanobactéries», qui contiennent généralement de la chlorophylle ou d'autres pigments. 2, record 4, French, - algues
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils sont généralement aquatiques et capables de photosynthétiser. 2, record 4, French, - algues
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
algues : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 4, French, - algues
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
algues : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie. 4, record 4, French, - algues
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
algues : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre du Rapport d'inventaire national. 5, record 4, French, - algues
Record 4, Key term(s)
- algue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Algas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- algas
1, record 4, Spanish, algas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grupo importante de organismos mono o multicelulares, que generalmente incluyen las así llamadas "cianobacterias", que suelen contener clorofila u otros pigmentos. 2, record 4, Spanish, - algas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los estanques de estabilización, las algas son un valioso elemento porque producen oxígeno a través del proceso de la fotosíntesis. 3, record 4, Spanish, - algas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Las algas son protistas unicelulares o multicelulares, autótrofos y fotosintéticos. 3, record 4, Spanish, - algas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las algas suelen ser acuáticas y con capacidad de fotosíntesis. 2, record 4, Spanish, - algas
Record 4, Key term(s)
- alga
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-10-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
- Algae
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- algae pond
1, record 5, English, algae%20pond
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- algal pond 1, record 5, English, algal%20pond
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algae pond; algal pond: terms extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 5, English, - algae%20pond
Record 5, Key term(s)
- alga pond
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
- Algues
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bassin d'algues
1, record 5, French, bassin%20d%27algues
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- étang à algues 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tang%20%C3%A0%20algues
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bassin d'algues; étang à algues : termes extraits du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduits avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 5, French, - bassin%20d%27algues
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-10-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
- Algae
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- algae bed
1, record 6, English, algae%20bed
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- algae field 1, record 6, English, algae%20field
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algae bed; algae field: terms extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 6, English, - algae%20bed
Record 6, Key term(s)
- alga bed
- alga field
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
- Algues
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- champ d'algues
1, record 6, French, champ%20d%27algues
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
champ d'algues : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 6, French, - champ%20d%27algues
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-10-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
- Algae
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- algae yield
1, record 7, English, algae%20yield
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algae yield: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 7, English, - algae%20yield
Record 7, Key term(s)
- alga yield
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
- Algues
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- production d'algues
1, record 7, French, production%20d%27algues
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
production d'algues : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 7, French, - production%20d%27algues
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-10-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Algae
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- algae-derived
1, record 8, English, algae%2Dderived
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algae-derived: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 8, English, - algae%2Dderived
Record 8, Key term(s)
- alga-derived
- alga derived
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Algues
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- d'origine algale 1, record 8, French, d%27origine%20algale
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d'origine algale : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 8, French, - d%27origine%20algale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-04-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- periphytic alga
1, record 9, English, periphytic%20alga
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The total biomass of periphytic algae showed seasonal variation and reached the lowest values in May and the highest in November. 1, record 9, English, - periphytic%20alga
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
periphytic algae: plural. 2, record 9, English, - periphytic%20alga
Record 9, Key term(s)
- periphytic algae
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- algue périphytique
1, record 9, French, algue%20p%C3%A9riphytique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aspect visuel et la texture des algues périphytiques étaient différents selon les dates d'échantillonnage et en fonction des variations des caractéristiques environnementales. 2, record 9, French, - algue%20p%C3%A9riphytique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-11-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- alga pondweed
1, record 10, English, alga%20pondweed
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- algae-like pondweed 1, record 10, English, algae%2Dlike%20pondweed
correct
- algal-leaved pondweed 1, record 10, English, algal%2Dleaved%20pondweed
correct
- Tuckerman’s pondweed 1, record 10, English, Tuckerman%26rsquo%3Bs%20pondweed
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Potamogetonaceae. 2, record 10, English, - alga%20pondweed
Record 10, Key term(s)
- algae pondweed
- algae like pondweed
- algal leaved pondweed
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- potamot confervoïde
1, record 10, French, potamot%20confervo%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Potamogetonaceae. 2, record 10, French, - potamot%20confervo%C3%AFde
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Universal entry(ies) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cyanobacteria
1, record 11, English, cyanobacteria
correct, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- blue-green algae 1, record 11, English, blue%2Dgreen%20algae
correct, plural
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A class of] prokaryotic micro-organisms that contain chlorophyll (green) and phycocyanin (blue), produce free oxygen in photosynthesis, and occur widely in unicellular, filamentous, and colonial forms. 2, record 11, English, - cyanobacteria
Record 11, Key term(s)
- blue green algae
- blue-green alga
- blue green alga
- cyanobacterium
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cyanobactéries
1, record 11, French, cyanobact%C3%A9ries
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- algues bleu-vert 2, record 11, French, algues%20bleu%2Dvert
correct, feminine noun, plural
- cyanophycées 2, record 11, French, cyanophyc%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, plural
- algues bleues 3, record 11, French, algues%20bleues
feminine noun, plural
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cyanobactéries sont aussi appelées cyanophycées ou algues bleu-vert. Elles sont microscopiques et présentent à la fois certaines caractéristiques des bactéries (telle l'absence de membrane dans leur cellule) et des algues (telle la photosynthèse). 4, record 11, French, - cyanobact%C3%A9ries
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classe de micro-organismes procaryotes. 5, record 11, French, - cyanobact%C3%A9ries
Record 11, Key term(s)
- algues bleu vert
- algue bleu vert
- algue bleu-vert
- cyanobactérie
- algue bleue
- cyanophycée
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- cianofícea
1, record 11, Spanish, cianof%C3%ADcea
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Esquizofita que posee pigmentos verde-azulados, parecida a las algas. 1, record 11, Spanish, - cianof%C3%ADcea
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-01-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Algae
- Paleontology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- phylloid alga
1, record 12, English, phylloid%20alga
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reef is mainly constructed by phylloid alga, with interspaces mainly filled with fibrous calcite cement and sparse dwelling organisms such as brachiopods and bivalves. From the typical framestone composed of phylloid alga and fibrous cement we have taken a lot of samples including fibrous cement, brachiopods, bivalves and phylloid algae. 2, record 12, English, - phylloid%20alga
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Maybury & Evans (1994) suggested that some Carboniferous fossils previously identified as phylloid '"algae" (alga - term often used by Palaeozoic palaeontologists to refer to any sessile organism that can't be made to fit anywhere else) might be xenophyophores, citing similar in structure and form, and a higher concentration of barium in the fossils than the surrounding matrix. 3, record 12, English, - phylloid%20alga
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plural: phylloid algae. 4, record 12, English, - phylloid%20alga
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
phylloid alga: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 12, English, - phylloid%20alga
Record 12, Key term(s)
- phylloid algae
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Algues
- Paléontologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- algue phylloïde
1, record 12, French, algue%20phyllo%C3%AFde
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- algue foliacée 2, record 12, French, algue%20foliac%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des algues phylloïdes du Trias ont été récemment découvertes dans un monticule corallien dans le sud du Yukon. Ces algues, en forme de plaque, sont des constructeurs primaires de quelques plages de la partie supérieure du monticule, où elles sont associées à des fossiles et à des structures sédimentaires qui témoignent d'une déposition de hauts-fonds. 3, record 12, French, - algue%20phyllo%C3%AFde
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algue foliacée : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 12, French, - algue%20phyllo%C3%AFde
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Algue foliacée constructrice de récifs. 5, record 12, French, - algue%20phyllo%C3%AFde
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2010-12-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Algae
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- algal plate
1, record 13, English, algal%20plate
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- algae plate 2, record 13, English, algae%20plate
correct
- alga plate 3, record 13, English, alga%20plate
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The algal plates in this limestone may have had a similar origin. These plates are now composed of calcite, however. So, if originally aragonite, they were replaced. The algal plates did not closely encrust each other or the substrate, but were separated by open space in which finely fragmented skeletal material and lime mud accumulated as internal sediment. 4, record 13, English, - algal%20plate
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algal plate; algae plate: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 13, English, - algal%20plate
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Algues
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- plaque algaire
1, record 13, French, plaque%20algaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- plaque d'algues 2, record 13, French, plaque%20d%27algues
correct, feminine noun
- plaque d'algue 3, record 13, French, plaque%20d%27algue
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La grande abondance de plaques algaires foliacées et le faciès récifal des roches du Moscovien [...] sont identiques aux algues foliacées constructrices de récifs dans le calcaire des océans Tethys et Panthalassa, du Bashkirien au Sakmarien. 4, record 13, French, - plaque%20algaire
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plaque algaire : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 13, French, - plaque%20algaire
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Algae
- Paleontology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- boring alga
1, record 14, English, boring%20alga
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some of the oolites were pierced by living, boring algae that flourished on the sea button ... 2, record 14, English, - boring%20alga
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The plural form is "boring algae". 3, record 14, English, - boring%20alga
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Many species of filamentous algae, fungi, sponges, sea worms ... bore into coral skeletons, excavating holes by mechanical rasping or chemical dissolution. The commonest is the boring sponge Cliona, which saws out tiny chips of calcium carbonate ... 4, record 14, English, - boring%20alga
Record 14, Key term(s)
- boring algae
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Algues
- Paléontologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- algue perforante
1, record 14, French, algue%20perforante
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- Algue perforante 2, record 14, French, Algue%20perforante
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certaines oolites ont été perforées par des algues qui proliféraient sur les fonds marins [...] 3, record 14, French, - algue%20perforante
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2006-05-16
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Algae
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- fossilized alga
1, record 15, English, fossilized%20alga
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural of alga: algae. 2, record 15, English, - fossilized%20alga
Record 15, Key term(s)
- fossilized algae
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Algues
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- algue fossilisée
1, record 15, French, algue%20fossilis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine 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 2006-01-24
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Algae
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- toxic alga
1, record 16, English, toxic%20alga
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toxic algae grow in marine environments. Their presence is directly related to water temperature, salinity, and circulation and the to amount of nutrients available. ... Toxic algae can be responsible for ... severe poisoning, which can even turn out to be lethal. 2, record 16, English, - toxic%20alga
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: toxic algae 3, record 16, English, - toxic%20alga
Record 16, Key term(s)
- toxic algae
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Algues
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- algue toxique
1, record 16, French, algue%20toxique
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les algues toxiques croissent dans le milieu marin. Leur présence est directement reliée à la température de l'eau, à la salinité, aux courants ainsi qu'à la quantité d'éléments nutritifs disponible. [...] Les algues toxiques peuvent être responsables d'empoisonnements [...] importants pouvant même être mortels. 2, record 16, French, - algue%20toxique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Algae
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- algae concentration 1, record 17, English, algae%20concentration
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, Key term(s)
- alga concentration
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Algues
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- teneur en algues
1, record 17, French, teneur%20en%20algues
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Eaux usées. 1, record 17, French, - teneur%20en%20algues
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Algae
- Geochemistry
- Metals Mining
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- incrusting alga
1, record 18, English, incrusting%20alga
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Algues
- Géochimie
- Mines métalliques
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Algue incrustante
1, record 18, French, Algue%20incrustante
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- algue incrustante 2, record 18, French, algue%20incrustante
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
incrustant : Qui a la propriété de couvrir les corps d'une croûte minérale plus ou moins épaisse [...] 3, record 18, French, - Algue%20incrustante
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les Algues incrustantes jouent un rôle [...] dans la sédimentation littorale. Sur les côtes des régions tempérées, il s'agit surtout d'Annélides [...] vivant dans des tubulures calcaires qu'ils ont secrétées [...] Les Algues incrustantes [...] parviennent à édifier des platiers ou des trottoirs décimétriques dont la structure caverneuse est peu à peu remplie par des sables. 4, record 18, French, - Algue%20incrustante
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-04-09
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- detached alga
1, record 19, English, detached%20alga
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Marine plant" includes all benthic and detached algae, marine flowering plants, brown algae, red algae, green algae and phytoplankton. 1, record 19, English, - detached%20alga
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fisheries Act (Chapter F-14). 2, record 19, English, - detached%20alga
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- algue détachée
1, record 19, French, algue%20d%C3%A9tach%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'entend notamment des algues benthiques et détachées, des plantes marines à fleurs et des algues brunes, algues rouges et algues vertes ainsi que du phytoplancton. 1, record 19, French, - algue%20d%C3%A9tach%C3%A9e
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur les pêches (Chapitre F-14). 2, record 19, French, - algue%20d%C3%A9tach%C3%A9e
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2000-07-05
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- benthic alga
1, record 20, English, benthic%20alga
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Marine plant" includes all benthic and detached algae, marine flowering plants, brown algae, red algae,green algae and phytoplankton. 1, record 20, English, - benthic%20alga
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fisheries Act (Chapter F-14). 2, record 20, English, - benthic%20alga
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- algue benthique
1, record 20, French, algue%20benthique
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'entend notamment des algues benthiques et détachées, des plantes marines à fleurs et des algues brunes, algues rouges et algues vertes ainsi que du phytoplancton. 1, record 20, French, - algue%20benthique
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur les pêches (Chapitre F-14). 2, record 20, French, - algue%20benthique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1998-12-03
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Algae
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- calcareous alga
1, record 21, English, calcareous%20alga
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- lime-secreting alga 2, record 21, English, lime%2Dsecreting%20alga
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Algae that forms deposits of calcium carbonate. 3, record 21, English, - calcareous%20alga
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Living on this framework are smaller and more fragile corals and large quantities of green and red calcareous algae. 4, record 21, English, - calcareous%20alga
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The plural form of "alga" is "algae." 5, record 21, English, - calcareous%20alga
Record 21, Key term(s)
- calcareous algae
- lime-secreting algae
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Algues
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- algue calcaire
1, record 21, French, algue%20calcaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur cette charpente vivent des coraux plus petits et plus fragiles et de grandes quantités d'algues calcaires vertes et rouges. 2, record 21, French, - algue%20calcaire
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1998-06-02
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Algae
- Water Pollution
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- planktonic algae
1, record 22, English, planktonic%20algae
correct, plural
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- surface dwelling algae 2, record 22, English, surface%20dwelling%20algae
plural
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Microscopic plants usually existing in suspension in the upper few feet of water often reaching bloom proportions making the water appear brownish or pea soup green. The natural die-off of this form can cause summer fish kills due to depletion of dissolved oxygen. Some species are known to be toxic to livestock, wildlife, and man or impart odor and taste problems. 1, record 22, English, - planktonic%20algae
Record 22, Key term(s)
- planktonic alga
- surface dwelling alga
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Algues
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- algues planctoniques
1, record 22, French, algues%20planctoniques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les phosphates présents dans certaines lessives nécessitent des traitements spéciaux de déphosphatation. Peu de villes sont équipées d'installations adaptées. Ils rejoignent donc directement les plans d'eau où ils provoquent l'eutrophisation : devant un apport important de phosphates, les algues planctoniques qui s'en nourrissent forment un épais tapis vert à la surface de l'eau, privant ainsi les autres habitants des rivières de la lumière et de l'oxygène. 2, record 22, French, - algues%20planctoniques
Record 22, Key term(s)
- algue planctonique
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Algae
- Pollutants
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- toxin-producing marine algae 1, record 23, English, toxin%2Dproducing%20marine%20algae
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, Key term(s)
- toxin producing marine algae
- toxin-producing marine alga
- toxin producing marine alga
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Algues
- Agents de pollution
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- algues marines toxinogènes
1, record 23, French, algues%20marines%20toxinog%C3%A8nes
feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Pêches et Océans Canada. 1, record 23, French, - algues%20marines%20toxinog%C3%A8nes
Record 23, Key term(s)
- algue marine toxigène
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1986-07-09
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Algae
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- crustose coralline alga 1, record 24, English, crustose%20coralline%20alga
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crustose coralline algae found in the Bay of Fundy. 1, record 24, English, - crustose%20coralline%20alga
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Algues
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- algue coralline calcifiée
1, record 24, French, algue%20coralline%20calcifi%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- algue coralline encroûtante 1, record 24, French, algue%20coralline%20encro%C3%BBtante
proposal, feminine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les corallines (Corallina) sont communes dans les hauts niveaux du milieu marin. 2, record 24, French, - algue%20coralline%20calcifi%C3%A9e
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1986-01-11
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- alga laminate 1, record 25, English, alga%20laminate
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WEB DMMRT WEB laminate 1: consisting of a lamina or laminae Lamina 3a: a minor layer of a stratified rock usu. separable and produced by intermittent deposit 1, record 25, English, - alga%20laminate
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- lit d'algues
1, record 25, French, lit%20d%27algues
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1980-07-31
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Algae
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- green coralline alga
1, record 26, English, green%20coralline%20alga
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [spider] crabs make frequent use ... of other types of decorating material, including ... pink or green coralline algae (algae stiffened by a coating of calcium carbonate) ... 1, record 26, English, - green%20coralline%20alga
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Algues
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- algue coralline verte
1, record 26, French, algue%20coralline%20verte
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les Araignées de mer] se parent aussi d'autres éléments décoratifs tels que [...] les Algues corallines roses ou vertes (variété d'Algues qu'un revêtement de calcium rend plus dures) [...] 1, record 26, French, - algue%20coralline%20verte
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1980-07-31
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Algae
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- pink coralline alga
1, record 27, English, pink%20coralline%20alga
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [spider] crabs make frequent use ... of other types of decorating material, including ... pink or green coralline algae (algae stiffened by a coating of calcium carbonate) ... 1, record 27, English, - pink%20coralline%20alga
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Algues
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- algue coralline rose
1, record 27, French, algue%20coralline%20rose
correct, feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les Araignées de mer] se parent aussi d'autres éléments décoratifs, tels que [...] les Algues corallines roses ou vertes (variété d'Algues qu'un revêtement de calcium rend plus dures) [...] 1, record 27, French, - algue%20coralline%20rose
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Algae
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- stringy alga
1, record 28, English, stringy%20alga
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
- ulotrix 1, record 28, English, ulotrix
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the green, stringly algae, "ulotrix", will be found floating in fresh water or clinging to rock surfaces 1, record 28, English, - stringy%20alga
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Algues
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- algue filamenteuse
1, record 28, French, algue%20filamenteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] favorisant la production des algues microscopiques [...] ainsi que celle des algues filamenteuses [...] 1, record 28, French, - algue%20filamenteuse
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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