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FAUNA ACUATICA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aquatic fauna
1, record 1, English, aquatic%20fauna
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aquatic wildlife 2, record 1, English, aquatic%20wildlife
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The consultation with the minister of Fisheries and Oceans is to include, if relevant, whether the vessel or wreck poses, or may pose, a hazard … to aquatic wildlife or their habitat and ecosystem ... 3, record 1, English, - aquatic%20fauna
Record 1, Key term(s)
- aquatic wild life
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- faune aquatique
1, record 1, French, faune%20aquatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maintien de la faune et de la flore terrestres et aquatiques, de la biodiversité et du mieux-être humain. 2, record 1, French, - faune%20aquatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zoología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fauna acuática
1, record 1, Spanish, fauna%20acu%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En sentido estricto, consideramos fauna acuática aquella que vive dentro del agua por lo menos en una de las etapas de su ciclo biológico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - fauna%20acu%C3%A1tica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-06-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aquaculture facility
1, record 2, English, aquaculture%20facility
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the location where aquaculture activities are being conducted and encompasses net pens, walkways, barges, floating structures, tanks, vessels[,] living accommodations, and any associated lines and anchors. 2, record 2, English, - aquaculture%20facility
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Equipment used in the rearing, handling or transport of fish, or in the operation, cleaning (including off-site net cleaning), disinfection and care of the physical structures themselves (whether on or off lease) is considered to be part of the facility. 2, record 2, English, - aquaculture%20facility
Record 2, Key term(s)
- aquiculture facility
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- installation d'aquaculture
1, record 2, French, installation%20d%27aquaculture
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- installation aquacole 2, record 2, French, installation%20aquacole
correct, feminine noun
- installation aquicole 2, record 2, French, installation%20aquicole
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] endroit où les activités d'aquaculture sont menées[,] inclut les parcs en filet, les passerelles, les barges, les structures flottantes, les réservoirs, les navires[,] le logement pour le personnel ainsi que les lignes et les ancres connexes. 3, record 2, French, - installation%20d%27aquaculture
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'équipement utilisé pour l'élevage, la manipulation ou le transport des poissons, ou le nettoyage (y compris le nettoyage des filets à l'extérieur du site) la désinfection et l'entretien des structures physiques de l'exploitation (sous contrat de location ou non) est considéré comme faisant partie de l'installation. 3, record 2, French, - installation%20d%27aquaculture
Record 2, Key term(s)
- installation d'aquiculture
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- instalación de acuicultura
1, record 2, Spanish, instalaci%C3%B3n%20de%20acuicultura
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] lugar físico y las instalaciones, relacionadas directa o indirectamente con el medio acuático, donde se realice cultivo de fauna o flora acuática [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - instalaci%C3%B3n%20de%20acuicultura
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Commercial Fishing
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fishing
1, record 3, English, fishing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The catching of fish for a living or for pleasure. 2, record 3, English, - fishing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fishing means fishing for, catching or attempting to catch fish by any method. 3, record 3, English, - fishing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Pêche commerciale
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pêche
1, record 3, French, p%C3%AAche
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capture d'animaux aquatiques : poissons, crustacés, mollusques. 2, record 3, French, - p%C3%AAche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La pêche signifie le] fait de prendre ou de chercher à prendre du poisson par quelque moyen que ce soit. 3, record 3, French, - p%C3%AAche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
- Pesca comercial
- Caza y pesca deportiva
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pesca
1, record 3, Spanish, pesca
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Captura de animales pertenecientes a la fauna acuática. 2, record 3, Spanish, - pesca
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- epifauna
1, record 4, English, epifauna
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That fauna living on the surface of the bottom deposits in the sea. 2, record 4, English, - epifauna
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fauna : the animals of a specified region or time. 3, record 4, English, - epifauna
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épifaune
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pifaune
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faune vivant à la surface du sol (ici de la vase). 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pifaune
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une part importante de la faune marine benthique vit à la surface du substrat; les espèces qui mènent ainsi une vie «épigée» constituent [...] l'épifaune. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pifaune
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La liste des espèces caractéristiques est dressée par Pérès (1967). Ce sont, pour l'endofaune, les Pélécypodes [...]; pour l'épifaune, les gastéropodes [...]. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pifaune
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
faune : Ensemble des animaux (d'une région ou d'un milieu déterminés). 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pifaune
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecosistemas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- epifauna
1, record 4, Spanish, epifauna
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Fauna] acuática de tamaño mediano y grande que vaga sobre el fondo [del mar]. 2, record 4, Spanish, - epifauna
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- decomposition zone
1, record 5, English, decomposition%20zone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pollution of Streams and Lakes. Streams and Oxygen Consuming Wastes ,,, The different zones of a stream in this case are: - the clean zone as the river enters the point of contamination; - the decomposition zone where the wastes are decomposing and using the water's O2; - The septic zone where there are limited life forms found due to the lack of O2; - The recovery zone, where the stream begins to recover some O2, and - The clean zone, where again game fish and diverse life forms can be found. 1, record 5, English, - decomposition%20zone
Record 5, Key term(s)
- zone of decomposition
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Traitement des eaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone de décomposition
1, record 5, French, zone%20de%20d%C3%A9composition
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone située plus en aval de la zone de dégradation, dite : «de déficit maximum en oxygène» présentant souvent des conditions anaérobies. 1, record 5, French, - zone%20de%20d%C3%A9composition
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de descomposición
1, record 5, Spanish, zona%20de%20descomposici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona caracterizada por el desarrollo de la descomposición anaerobia. El oxígeno disuelto está casi o totalmente agotado y ha desaparecido toda fauna acuática. El agua se vuelve negra y se producen olores ofensivos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - zona%20de%20descomposici%C3%B3n
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