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CLOROFILA [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Algae
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bladder wrack
1, record 1, English, bladder%20wrack
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A type of algae of the family Fucaceae. 2, record 1, English, - bladder%20wrack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Algues
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fucus vésiculeux
1, record 1, French, fucus%20v%C3%A9siculeux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- varech vésiculeux 2, record 1, French, varech%20v%C3%A9siculeux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type d'algues de la famille des Fucaceae. 3, record 1, French, - fucus%20v%C3%A9siculeux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Algas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuco vesicoso
1, record 1, Spanish, fuco%20vesicoso
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- fuco vejigoso 1, record 1, Spanish, fuco%20vejigoso
correct, masculine noun
- sargazo vejigoso 1, record 1, Spanish, sargazo%20vejigoso
correct, masculine noun
- sargazo vesicoso 1, record 1, Spanish, sargazo%20vesicoso
correct, masculine noun
- encina de mar 1, record 1, Spanish, encina%20de%20mar
correct, feminine noun
- alga vesiculosa 2, record 1, Spanish, alga%20vesiculosa
correct, feminine noun
- lechuga de mar 1, record 1, Spanish, lechuga%20de%20mar
correct, feminine noun
- alga fucus 3, record 1, Spanish, alga%20fucus
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alga parda o feoficea, en la cual el verdor característico de la clorofila queda oscurecido por otros pigmentos, principalmente uno llamado ficoxantina, de color oscuro, [...] capaz de acumular yodo en unas estructuras llamadas yoducos, lo que le confiere una acción estimulante tiroidea, aumentando el metabolismo celular. 3, record 1, Spanish, - fuco%20vesicoso
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-05-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chlorophyll a
1, record 2, English, chlorophyll%20a
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- chl a 2, record 2, English, chl%20a
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chlorophyll a is essential for most photosynthetic organisms to release chemical energy but is not the only pigment that can be used for photosynthesis. All oxygenic photosynthetic organisms use chlorophyll a, but differ in accessory pigments like chlorophyll b. 3, record 2, English, - chlorophyll%20a
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
chl a biomass, chl a concentration 2, record 2, English, - chlorophyll%20a
Record 2, Key term(s)
- chlorophyl a
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chlorophylle a
1, record 2, French, chlorophylle%20a
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- chl a 2, record 2, French, chl%20a
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La chlorophylle a est la principale forme de chlorophylle présente chez les organismes qui mettent en œuvre la photosynthèse. 3, record 2, French, - chlorophylle%20a
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
biomasse de chl a, concentration de chl a 2, record 2, French, - chlorophylle%20a
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- clorofila a
1, record 2, Spanish, clorofila%20a
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Solo una molécula de clorofila a en cada fotosistema convierte propiamente la energía radiante(luz) en energía química, cuando recibe un fotón con energía suficiente desde las moléculas de la antena, que se la van pasando. 1, record 2, Spanish, - clorofila%20a
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- satellite ocean colour data
1, record 3, English, satellite%20ocean%20colour%20data
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Satellite ocean colour data provide large-scale images of surface phytoplankton biomass ... over the whole northwest Atlantic. 1, record 3, English, - satellite%20ocean%20colour%20data
Record 3, Key term(s)
- satellite ocean color data
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- données satellitaires sur la couleur de l'océan
1, record 3, French, donn%C3%A9es%20satellitaires%20sur%20la%20couleur%20de%20l%27oc%C3%A9an
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les données satellitaires sur la couleur de l'océan fournissent des images à grande échelle de la biomasse phytoplanctonique en surface [...] dans tout l'Atlantique Nord-Ouest. 1, record 3, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20satellitaires%20sur%20la%20couleur%20de%20l%27oc%C3%A9an
Record 3, Key term(s)
- donnée satellitaire sur la couleur de l'océan
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- datos satelitales del color del océano
1, record 3, Spanish, datos%20satelitales%20del%20color%20del%20oc%C3%A9ano
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los datos satelitales del color del océano que permiten estimar concentración de clorofila, turbidez, entre otras variables, en baja y media resolución, se usan para estudiar global y regionalmente la biósfera oceánica, su cambio en el tiempo y como se relaciona con las actividades antropogénicas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - datos%20satelitales%20del%20color%20del%20oc%C3%A9ano
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Food Additives
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- xanthophyll
1, record 4, English, xanthophyll
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of several neutral yellow carotenoid pigments that are found especially in the flowers, fruits, or leaves of plants and that are oxygen derivatives ... 1, record 4, English, - xanthophyll
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- xanthophylle
1, record 4, French, xanthophylle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique donné à un ensemble de pigments caroténoïdes oxygénés [...] 1, record 4, French, - xanthophylle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les xanthophylles les plus connues sont : la xanthophylle ou la lutéine (jaune d'œuf, légume); la zéaxanthine (maïs jaune, jaune d'œuf); le lycopène [...]; la violaxanthine [...] 1, record 4, French, - xanthophylle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- xantófila
1, record 4, Spanish, xant%C3%B3fila
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carotenoide amarillo que contiene oxígeno y que se encuentra en los cloroplastos. 2, record 4, Spanish, - xant%C3%B3fila
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Según la Unión Europea, el código alimentario para esta familia de compuestos es E-161. [...] Entre los compuestos más importantes pertenecientes a las xantófilas se encuentra la E-161b luteína, que ha sido incorporada últimamente entre los complementos alimenticios. [...] Propiedades. Las xantófilas son derivados oxigenados de los carotenoides, usualmente sin ninguna actividad como vitamina A, la criptoxantina es una excepción [...]. Abundan en los vegetales, siendo responsables de sus coloraciones amarillas y anaranjadas, aunque muchas veces éstan enmascaradas por el color verde de la clorofila. También se encuentran las xantófilas en el reino animal, como pigmentos de la yema del huevo(luteína) o de la carne de salmón y concha de crustráceos(cantaxantina). 3, record 4, Spanish, - xant%C3%B3fila
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Algae
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- algae
1, record 5, English, algae
correct, plural, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - algae
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They are usually aquatic and capable of photosynthesis. 2, record 5, English, - algae
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alga: singular of algae. 3, record 5, English, - algae
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
algae: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 5, English, - algae
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
algae: term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the National Inventory Report. 4, record 5, English, - algae
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
algae: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 5, record 5, English, - algae
Record 5, Key term(s)
- alga
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Algues
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- algues
1, record 5, French, algues
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - algues
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils sont généralement aquatiques et capables de photosynthétiser. 2, record 5, French, - algues
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
algues : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 5, French, - algues
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
algues : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie. 4, record 5, French, - algues
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - algues
Record 5, Key term(s)
- algue
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Algas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- algas
1, record 5, Spanish, algas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, 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 5, Spanish, - algas
Record number: 5, 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 5, Spanish, - algas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Las algas son protistas unicelulares o multicelulares, autótrofos y fotosintéticos. 3, record 5, Spanish, - algas
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las algas suelen ser acuáticas y con capacidad de fotosíntesis. 2, record 5, Spanish, - algas
Record 5, Key term(s)
- alga
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-10-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- polyethylene film
1, record 6, English, polyethylene%20film
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- polythene film 2, record 6, English, polythene%20film
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plants can be forced into early growth by raising temperatures in the crop zone through the use of fleece/polythene film laid over the plants, low polythene cloches, walk-in polythene tunnels, or glasshouse structures with additional heat or light. 3, record 6, English, - polyethylene%20film
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyethylene film: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 6, English, - polyethylene%20film
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
polyethylene film: term extracted from the "Vocabulaire de la flexographie" by France Brodeur and reproduced with the authorization of the Institut des communications graphiques du Québec. 5, record 6, English, - polyethylene%20film
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pellicule de polyéthylène
1, record 6, French, pellicule%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- membrane de polyéthylène 2, record 6, French, membrane%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
- film de polyéthylène 3, record 6, French, film%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- pellicule de polythène 4, record 6, French, pellicule%20de%20polyth%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
- membrane de polythène 5, record 6, French, membrane%20de%20polyth%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
- film de polythène 6, record 6, French, film%20de%20polyth%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pellicule de plastique résultant de la transformation de composants de carbone et d'hydrogène en éthylène dont plusieurs molécules sont accrochées ensemble. 7, record 6, French, - pellicule%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Points de contact entre le film de polyéthylène et la structure de serre d'acier : là où le film touche la construction, il est nécessaire de protéger le film avec une couche opaque de peinture blanche vinyl-acrylique ou une bande adhésive blanche bien stabilisée. 8, record 6, French, - pellicule%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pellicule de polyéthylène : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 9, record 6, French, - pellicule%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
film de polyéthylène : terme et définition tirés du «Vocabulaire de la flexographie» de France Brodeur. Reproduction autorisée par l'Institut des communications graphiques du Québec. 10, record 6, French, - pellicule%20de%20poly%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales plásticos
- Impermeabilización (Construcción)
- Cuidado de los cultivos (Agricultura)
- Equipo (Artes gráficas e imprenta)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- película de polietileno
1, record 6, Spanish, pel%C3%ADcula%20de%20polietileno
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- film de polietileno 2, record 6, Spanish, film%20de%20polietileno
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las películas de polietileno para invernaderos se presentan en diversos colores, dependiendo del tipo de aplicación a realizar. Algunos de estos colores son verde clorofila, blanco, negro, translúcido, o blanco difuso. Dependiendo de la intensidad del color varía la reflectividad y el paso de la luz producido. 1, record 6, Spanish, - pel%C3%ADcula%20de%20polietileno
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-03-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cladode
1, record 7, English, cladode
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- cladophyll 1, record 7, English, cladophyll
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single node or internode of stem or branch that is flattened and expanded to serve the functions of a leaf. 2, record 7, English, - cladode
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cladode
1, record 7, French, cladode
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cladodes et phylloclades sont des rameaux spécialisés ayant l'apparence d'une feuille et assurant les mêmes fonctions (photosynthèse et respiration, réserves). Les cladodes sont courts et formés d'un seul entrenœud. 2, record 7, French, - cladode
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cladodio
1, record 7, Spanish, cladodio
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rama laminar, con clorofila, que sustituye a las hojas en sus funciones asimiladoras. 1, record 7, Spanish, - cladodio
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-10-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- albino
1, record 8, English, albino
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... said of plants in which no chlorophyll is developed in the leaves. 1, record 8, English, - albino
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Albino plants may be obtained by causing them to germinate and grow in a damp place. No chlorophyll is formed and they are said to be etiolated. 1, record 8, English, - albino
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- albinos
1, record 8, French, albinos
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sans chlorophylle. 1, record 8, French, - albinos
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Feuilles albinos. 1, record 8, French, - albinos
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- albino
1, record 8, Spanish, albino
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese de un] mutante en plastos que implica la pérdida de clorofila. 1, record 8, Spanish, - albino
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-12-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plant Biology
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flavone
1, record 9, English, flavone
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- 2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one 2, record 9, English, 2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2Dchromen%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation
- 2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 3, record 9, English, 2%2Dphenyl%2D4H%2D1%2Dbenzopyran%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation
- asmacoril 3, record 9, English, asmacoril
- chromocor 3, record 9, English, chromocor
- cromaril 3, record 9, English, cromaril
- 2-phenylchromone 4, record 9, English, 2%2Dphenylchromone
- phenylchromone 3, record 9, English, phenylchromone
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a group of flavonoid plant pigments existing as colorless needles that is insoluble in water, ... melts à 100°C, ... fluoresces violet in concentrated sulfuric acid, ... can be synthesized, [and] produces ivory and yellow colors in plants and flowers. 5, record 9, English, - flavone
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numerous yellow dyestuffs having similar properties are derived from it. 6, record 9, English, - flavone
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2-phenyl-4H-chromen-4-one: The capital letter "H" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 9, English, - flavone
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one: The capital letter "H" must be italicized; CAS name. 2, record 9, English, - flavone
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C15H10O2 7, record 9, English, - flavone
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biologie végétale
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- flavone
1, record 9, French, flavone
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- 2-phényl-4H-chromén-4-one 2, record 9, French, 2%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2D4H%2Dchrom%C3%A9n%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- phényl-6 benzo-1,2 pyrone-4 3, record 9, French, ph%C3%A9nyl%2D6%20benzo%2D1%2C2%20pyrone%2D4
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- phényl-2-chromone 4, record 9, French, ph%C3%A9nyl%2D2%2Dchromone
avoid, feminine noun
- phénylchromone 3, record 9, French, ph%C3%A9nylchromone
avoid, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cétone hétérocyclique [...], support d'un grand nombre de colorants végétaux, [comme l'apigénine et la chrysine.] 5, record 9, French, - flavone
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-phényl-4H-chromén-4-one : La lettre majuscule «H» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 9, French, - flavone
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C15H10O2 6, record 9, French, - flavone
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Biología vegetal
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- flavona
1, record 9, Spanish, flavona
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colorante amarillo que se halla junto a la clorofila y a los carotenoides en las partes verdes de las plantas. 2, record 9, Spanish, - flavona
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C15H10O2 3, record 9, Spanish, - flavona
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-06-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fungi and Myxomycetes
- Plant Biology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fungus
1, record 10, English, fungus
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Fungus 2, record 10, English, Fungus
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of a group of primitive, nonvascular organisms including mushrooms, yeasts, rusts, and molds. 3, record 10, English, - fungus
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Champignons et myxomycètes
- Biologie végétale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- champignon
1, record 10, French, champignon
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme uni- ou pluricellulaire primitif, non chlorophyllien [...] caractérisé par une nutrition de type hétérotrophe et une tendance marquée au saprophytisme et au parasitisme. 2, record 10, French, - champignon
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hongos y mixomicetos
- Biología vegetal
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- hongo
1, record 10, Spanish, hongo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organismo vegetal carente de clorofila que puede vivir como parásito y como saprofita. 2, record 10, Spanish, - hongo
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-05-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Botany
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- hemisaprophyte
1, record 11, English, hemisaprophyte
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- facultative parasite 2, record 11, English, facultative%20parasite
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A saprophyte, which may become a parasite under certain conditions. 2, record 11, English, - hemisaprophyte
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Botanique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- hémisaprophyte
1, record 11, French, h%C3%A9misaprophyte
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plante saprophyte possédant cependant un appareil chlorophyllien. 2, record 11, French, - h%C3%A9misaprophyte
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paleontología
- Botánica
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- hemisaprofítico
1, record 11, Spanish, hemisaprof%C3%ADtico
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- hemisaprófito 2, record 11, Spanish, hemisapr%C3%B3fito
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saprófito que, por tener clorofila u otro pigmento, es capaz de sintetizar una parte de los hidratos de carbono necesarios. 1, record 11, Spanish, - hemisaprof%C3%ADtico
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-12-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- carotenoid
1, record 12, English, carotenoid
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- carotinoid 2, record 12, English, carotinoid
correct, noun
- carotenoid pigment 3, record 12, English, carotenoid%20pigment
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A generic term for carotene-like, fat-soluble pigments (xanthophylls and lycopene) occurring in fungi, higher plants and some bacteria. 4, record 12, English, - carotenoid
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... carotenoids are aliphatic or aliphatic-alicyclic structures composed of isoprene groups, usually eight, so linked that the two methyl groups nearest the center of the molecule are in position 1:6 and all other lateral methyl groups are in position 1:5, a series of conjugated C-C double bonds constitutes the chromophoric system. 3, record 12, English, - carotenoid
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- caroténoïde
1, record 12, French, carot%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- carotinoïde 2, record 12, French, carotino%C3%AFde
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique des tétraterpènes apparentés aux carotènes et abondamment répandus dans les règnes animal et végétal (xanthophylle, lycopène [...]). 3, record 12, French, - carot%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De par leur constitution, les caroténoïdes s'apparentent aux carotènes. 2, record 12, French, - carot%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- carotenoide
1, record 12, Spanish, carotenoide
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- carotinoide 1, record 12, Spanish, carotinoide
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pigmentos accesorios de los vegetales de color amarillo, rojo o púrpura, que acompañan a la clorofila en las membranas tilacoidales, pero que también se encuentran independientes de aquélla. 2, record 12, Spanish, - carotenoide
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