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EPONTIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- epontic
1, record 1, English, epontic
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many species have developed specific adaptations to survive in regions of recurring ice cover. The epontic community (living on the underside of the ice) is unique to these ecozones. 1, record 1, English, - epontic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Epontic microalgae, invertebrates, organisms. 1, record 1, English, - epontic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épontique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pontique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bon nombre d’espèces ont développé des adaptations spécifiques pour survivre dans des régions caractérisées par la présence d’une couverture de glace périodique. La communauté épontique(vivant à la face inférieure de la glace) est particulière à ces écozones. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pontique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1988-01-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- epontic primary production
1, record 2, English, epontic%20primary%20production
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both the presence and absence of ice in the north have special biological significance. The focus in the following discussion will be on three ice-related phenomena - epontic (under ice) primary production, ice-edge ecosystems and polynyas. 1, record 2, English, - epontic%20primary%20production
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- production primaire épontique
1, record 2, French, production%20primaire%20%C3%A9pontique
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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