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BIOSTROME [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Zoology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biostrome
1, record 1, English, biostrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A distinctly bedded or broadly lenticular body of rock composed mainly of the remains of sedentary organisms (as shell beds, crinoid beds, or coral beds). 2, record 1, English, - biostrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biostrome: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 1, English, - biostrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Zoologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biostrome
1, record 1, French, biostrome
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] construction organogène typiquement stratifiée, édifiée par des organismes qui se sont fossilisés au point même où ils vivaient (bancs d'Algues ou d'Huîtres) ou par les éléments détritiques de ceux-ci (lits de charbon fossiles, calcaires à fragments d'Échinodermes). 2, record 1, French, - biostrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
biostrome : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 1, French, - biostrome
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paleontología
- Zoología
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- biostroma
1, record 1, Spanish, biostroma
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona exterior de un arrecife-barrera donde se acumulan los fragmentos del biohermo desprendidos por el oleaje, originando un talud que se extiende hacia el mar libre. 2, record 1, Spanish, - biostroma
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