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NUPTIAL DRESS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
- Zoology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nuptial dress
1, record 1, English, nuptial%20dress
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Preparations for [mating begin] in the early spring by the assumption of what is called a "nuptial dress," which is worn only by the male, and which contrasts in a very conspicuous manner with the plumage worn during the rest of the year. 1, record 1, English, - nuptial%20dress
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
- Zoologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- livrée nuptiale
1, record 1, French, livr%C3%A9e%20nuptiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- parure nuptiale 1, record 1, French, parure%20nuptiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La livrée nuptiale, chez les animaux, est un patron de coloration différent indiquant la disponibilité pour l'accouplement ou le frai chez une espèce dichromatique, avec une mise en avant des caractères sexuels secondaires. 1, record 1, French, - livr%C3%A9e%20nuptiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-07-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nuptial dress of fish 1, record 2, English, nuptial%20dress%20of%20fish
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- habit nuptial
1, record 2, French, habit%20nuptial
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- traje nupcial
1, record 2, Spanish, traje%20nupcial
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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