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SIMBIOSIS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Natural History
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mutualism
1, record 1, English, mutualism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mutual symbiosis 2, record 1, English, mutual%20symbiosis
correct
- symbiose 3, record 1, English, symbiose
correct
- obligate symbiosis 4, record 1, English, obligate%20symbiosis
correct
- mutualistic symbiosis 2, record 1, English, mutualistic%20symbiosis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The interaction of species populations that benefits both populations. 5, record 1, English, - mutualism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Strictly, the term "mutualism" may be confined to obligatory mutualism, in which neither species can survive under natural conditions without the other. Sometimes the term is used more generally to include facultative mutualism (protocooperation). 5, record 1, English, - mutualism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Histoire naturelle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mutualisme
1, record 1, French, mutualisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- symbiose sensu lato 2, record 1, French, symbiose%20sensu%20lato
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relation de cohabitation, plus ou moins intime, entre deux espèces. 3, record 1, French, - mutualisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le présent rapport, seules les associations mutuellement bénéfiques résultant d'une coévolution étroite sont considérées comme symbiotiques. Certains écologistes utilisent l'expression mutualisme pour désigner ce type d'association. 4, record 1, French, - mutualisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecosistemas
- Historia natural
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mutualismo
1, record 1, Spanish, mutualismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- simbiosis 2, record 1, Spanish, simbiosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Asociación estrecha de dos organismos vivos de distinta clase que resulta beneficiosa para ambos o de la cual ambos sacan provecho. 2, record 1, Spanish, - mutualismo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un ejemplo destacado es la colonización por Rhizobium spp. de las raíces de leguminosas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - mutualismo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Multinational Information System Specialized in Biotechnology and Food Technology for Latin America and the Caribbean
1, record 2, English, Multinational%20Information%20System%20Specialized%20in%20Biotechnology%20and%20Food%20Technology%20for%20Latin%20America%20and%20the%20Caribbean
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SIMBIOSIS 2, record 2, English, SIMBIOSIS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology related to the Summit of the Americas process. 3, record 2, English, - Multinational%20Information%20System%20Specialized%20in%20Biotechnology%20and%20Food%20Technology%20for%20Latin%20America%20and%20the%20Caribbean
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système multinational d'information spécialisée dans les biotechnologies et la technologie des aliments pour l'Amérique latine et les Caraïbes
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20multinational%20d%27information%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e%20dans%20les%20biotechnologies%20et%20la%20technologie%20des%20aliments%20pour%20l%27Am%C3%A9rique%20latine%20et%20les%20Cara%C3%AFbes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SIMBIOSIS 1, record 2, French, SIMBIOSIS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie relative au processus des Sommets des Amériques. 2, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20multinational%20d%27information%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e%20dans%20les%20biotechnologies%20et%20la%20technologie%20des%20aliments%20pour%20l%27Am%C3%A9rique%20latine%20et%20les%20Cara%C3%AFbes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema Multinacional de Información Especializada en Biotecnología y Tecnología de Alimentos para América Latina y el Caribe
1, record 2, Spanish, Sistema%20Multinacional%20de%20Informaci%C3%B3n%20Especializada%20en%20Biotecnolog%C3%ADa%20y%20Tecnolog%C3%ADa%20de%20Alimentos%20para%20Am%C3%A9rica%20Latina%20y%20el%20Caribe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- SIMBIOSIS 2, record 2, Spanish, SIMBIOSIS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminología relacionada con el proceso de las Cumbres de las Américas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Sistema%20Multinacional%20de%20Informaci%C3%B3n%20Especializada%20en%20Biotecnolog%C3%ADa%20y%20Tecnolog%C3%ADa%20de%20Alimentos%20para%20Am%C3%A9rica%20Latina%20y%20el%20Caribe
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Zoology
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- symbiosis
1, record 3, English, symbiosis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The intimate, relatively protracted, and dependent relationship of members of one species with those of another, consisting of 3 principle kinds: commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism. 2, record 3, English, - symbiosis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Zoologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- symbiose
1, record 3, French, symbiose
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État de deux espèces différentes vivant en association plus ou moins intime, comme certaines chenilles de Lycaenidae que les fourmis nourrissent pour en retirer des sécrétions sucrées (symbiose trophique). 2, record 3, French, - symbiose
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
- Zoología
- Biotecnología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- simbiosis
1, record 3, Spanish, simbiosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Asociación entre animales y plantas de distinta especie, o entre un animal y una planta, de la que ambos sacan ventajas. 2, record 3, Spanish, - simbiosis
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- symbiosis
1, record 4, English, symbiosis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Association of two organisms of different species for their mutual benefit, as when each uses the other's waste products as source of food; e.g. hydra and alga. 2, record 4, English, - symbiosis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- symbiose
1, record 4, French, symbiose
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Association durable sinon constante nécessaire et à bénéfices réciproques; elle joint des espèces rigoureusement déterminées et à besoins complémentaires. 2, record 4, French, - symbiose
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paleontología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- simbiosis
1, record 4, Spanish, simbiosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-02-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Histology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nutritive symbiosis 1, record 5, English, nutritive%20symbiosis
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Histologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- symbiose nutritive
1, record 5, French, symbiose%20nutritive
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Histología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- simbiosis nutritiva
1, record 5, Spanish, simbiosis%20nutritiva
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-02-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- intracellular symbiosis 1, record 6, English, intracellular%20symbiosis
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- symbiose intracellulaire
1, record 6, French, symbiose%20intracellulaire
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- simbiosis intracelular
1, record 6, Spanish, simbiosis%20intracelular
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-02-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- antagonic symbiosis 1, record 7, English, antagonic%20symbiosis
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- symbiose antagoniste
1, record 7, French, symbiose%20antagoniste
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- simbiosis antagónica
1, record 7, Spanish, simbiosis%20antag%C3%B3nica
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-02-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- disjunctive symbiosis 1, record 8, English, disjunctive%20symbiosis
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- symbiose disjonctive
1, record 8, French, symbiose%20disjonctive
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- simbiosis disyuntiva
1, record 8, Spanish, simbiosis%20disyuntiva
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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