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BIORESSOURCES [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Biological Sciences
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biological resource
1, record 1, English, biological%20resource
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bioresource 2, record 1, English, bioresource
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] genetic resource, organism or part thereof, population, or any other biotic component of an ecosystem with actual or potential use or value for humanity. 3, record 1, English, - biological%20resource
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... baseline studies should be preceded by an ecological characterization. The objective should be to gain an appreciation for such features as the biological resources important to man, and important components of their habitat, the key biological process such as major trophic relationships, and driving forces such as climatic conditions and transport mechanisms. 4, record 1, English, - biological%20resource
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Sciences biologiques
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ressource biologique
1, record 1, French, ressource%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bioressource 2, record 1, French, bioressource
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ressource génétique, organisme ou élément de ceux-ci, population, ou tout autre élément biotique des écosystèmes ayant une utilisation ou une valeur réelle ou potentielle pour l'humanité. 1, record 1, French, - ressource%20biologique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ressource biologique; bioressource : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - ressource%20biologique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ressources biologiques
- bioressources
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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