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MAMMIFERE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Ecology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Arctic marine mammal
1, record 1, English, Arctic%20marine%20mammal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Arctic marine mammals (seals, whales, and polar bears) are vulnerable to changes in their environment through direct impacts such as habitat loss (for example, sea ice as a platform for hunting or giving birth) and indirect impacts, such as changes in prey abundance. 2, record 1, English, - Arctic%20marine%20mammal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mammifère marin arctique
1, record 1, French, mammif%C3%A8re%20marin%20arctique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le narval, qui dépend de la banquise à la fois pour chasser et se sauver des prédateurs tels que les épaulards, a été identifié comme le mammifère marin arctique le plus sensible aux effets des dérèglements climatiques. 2, record 1, French, - mammif%C3%A8re%20marin%20arctique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- oviparous mammal
1, record 2, English, oviparous%20mammal
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- egg-laying mammal 2, record 2, English, egg%2Dlaying%20mammal
correct
- egg laying mammal 1, record 2, English, egg%20laying%20mammal
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monotremes - the egg laying (Oviparous) mammal - live only in Australia, lay eggs and feed hatchlings with milk. Duck bill platypus and spiny ant eater are only 2 examples. They are the connecting link between early reptiles and mammals. 1, record 2, English, - oviparous%20mammal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mammifère ovipare
1, record 2, French, mammif%C3%A8re%20ovipare
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ornithorynque et les échidnés sont les seuls mammifères ovipares : ils pondent des œufs comme les reptiles par leur cloaque. 1, record 2, French, - mammif%C3%A8re%20ovipare
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- mamífero ovíparo
1, record 2, Spanish, mam%C3%ADfero%20ov%C3%ADparo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hay mamíferos ovíparos que comparten características de mamífero y de reptil, que se denominan monotremas. A estos mamíferos que ponen huevos pertenece el ornitorrinco y el equidna. 1, record 2, Spanish, - mam%C3%ADfero%20ov%C3%ADparo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aquatic mammal
1, record 3, English, aquatic%20mammal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mammifère aquatique
1, record 3, French, mammif%C3%A8re%20aquatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mammalian artificial chromosome
1, record 4, English, mammalian%20artificial%20chromosome
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MAC 2, record 4, English, MAC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We therefore propose to undertake the identification, assembly and test of the structural elements necessary for the proper function and stability of a mammalian artificial chromosome (MAC). To achieve this goal, we will create a chimaera between an existing Yeast Artificial Chromosome(YAC) and selected human and other mammalian genomic sequences. The stability and autonomous replication of the MAC in human cells will be evaluated by a variety of assays, both before and after the addition of candidate origins, telomeres and centromeres. 2, record 4, English, - mammalian%20artificial%20chromosome
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chromosome mammifère artificiel
1, record 4, French, chromosome%20mammif%C3%A8re%20artificiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MAC 2, record 4, French, MAC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est ainsi qu'est né le concept de minichromosomes ou MAC (mammalian artificial chromosomes). Ceux-ci pourraient maintenir de grands morceaux d'ADN parallèlement aux chromosomes de la cellule sans risque d'intégration ou de recombinaison avec des virus et sans induire de réponse immunitaire. 3, record 4, French, - chromosome%20mammif%C3%A8re%20artificiel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
- Animal Diseases
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mammalian protein
1, record 5, English, mammalian%20protein
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On June 5, 1997, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule prohibiting the use of mammalian protein (i.e. animal protein products such as meat and bone meal) in feeds for ruminant animals... The intent of the rule is to help ensure that bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or "mad cow disease" does not become established in the United States and spread through the feed supply to other animals. 2, record 5, English, - mammalian%20protein
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- protéine de mammifère
1, record 5, French, prot%C3%A9ine%20de%20mammif%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- proteína de mamífero
1, record 5, Spanish, prote%C3%ADna%20de%20mam%C3%ADfero
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
- Paleontology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mammal
1, record 6, English, mammal
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- mammalian 2, record 6, English, mammalian
correct, rare
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... warm-blooded hairy quadrupeds having lungs, a four-chambered heart, a left aortic arch, non-nucleated red blood corpuscles, mammary glands for suckling the young and many other features which distinguish them from the reptiles which are believed to have been their ancestors. The lower jaw consists of a single bone on each side, the "dentary" which articulates with the squamosal bone; this contrasts with the jaws of other vertebrates which articulate with the quadrate bone. The teeth of mammals are heterodont and are in sockets. The majority of present-day mammals have a placenta but the two primitive groups, Monotremes and Marsupials have not. 3, record 6, English, - mammal
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mammal: term used by Parks Canada. 4, record 6, English, - mammal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
- Paléontologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mammifère
1, record 6, French, mammif%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Animal vertébré caractérisé notamment par une peau généralement couverte de poils et par la présence de mamelles permettant aux femelles d'allaiter leurs nouveaux nés. 2, record 6, French, - mammif%C3%A8re
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mammifère : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 6, French, - mammif%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mamíferos
- Paleontología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- mamífero
1, record 6, Spanish, mam%C3%ADfero
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Componente de la clase Mammalia de vertebrados amniotas, de respiración pulmonar, con la piel cubierta de pelo, homotermos, con dentición muy diferenciada y glándulas cutáneas secretoras de leche que en los más evolucionados se concentran formando mamas. 2, record 6, Spanish, - mam%C3%ADfero
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-08-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- marine mammal
1, record 7, English, marine%20mammal
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- sea mammal 2, record 7, English, sea%20mammal
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any mammal which spends most of its life in the sea. 3, record 7, English, - marine%20mammal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Include whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, walrus and polar bear. 3, record 7, English, - marine%20mammal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
marine mammal: term used by Parks Canada. 4, record 7, English, - marine%20mammal
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mammifère marin
1, record 7, French, mammif%C3%A8re%20marin
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mammifère qui passe la majorité de son existence en milieu marin. 2, record 7, French, - mammif%C3%A8re%20marin
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comprend les baleines, les rorquals, les dauphins, les marsouins, les phoques, les otaries, les morses et l'ours polaire. 2, record 7, French, - mammif%C3%A8re%20marin
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mammifère marin : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 7, French, - mammif%C3%A8re%20marin
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-05-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mammals
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- terrestrial mammal
1, record 8, English, terrestrial%20mammal
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 8, English, - terrestrial%20mammal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mammifères
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mammifère terrestre
1, record 8, French, mammif%C3%A8re%20terrestre
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 8, French, - mammif%C3%A8re%20terrestre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-04-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Mammals
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- land mammal
1, record 9, English, land%20mammal
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For example, in the Queen Elizabeth Islands, the northernmost half of Canada's Arctic Archipelago, there are less than a dozen native species of land mammals, which include the caribou, polar bear, wolf, Arctic fox, Arctic hare, and lemmings. 1, record 9, English, - land%20mammal
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Mammifères
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mammifère terrestre
1, record 9, French, mammif%C3%A8re%20terrestre
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, dans les îles de la Reine-Élisabeth, dans l'extrême nord de l'archipel arctique canadien, on compte moins d'une douzaine d'espèces indigènes de mammifères terrestres, dont le caribou, l'ours blanc, le loup, le renard arctique, le lièvre arctique et les lemmings. 1, record 9, French, - mammif%C3%A8re%20terrestre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-08-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mammalian
1, record 10, English, mammalian
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
of, relating to, or characteristic of mammals; belonging to the Mammalia. 2, record 10, English, - mammalian
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
mammalian species. 3, record 10, English, - mammalian
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mammalien
1, record 10, French, mammalien
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- mammifère 2, record 10, French, mammif%C3%A8re
adjective
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui se rapporte aux mammifères. 1, record 10, French, - mammalien
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-09-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mammalian germ cell 1, record 11, English, mammalian%20germ%20cell
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mutagenicity.... (a) there is epidemiological evidence that shows a causal connection between exposure of persons to the substance or mixture and heritable genetic effects, or (b) there is evidence of mutagenicity in mammalian germ cells in vivo as shown by (i) positive results in a study that measures mutation transmitted to offspring, or (ii) positive results in an in vivo study showing chemical interaction with the genetic materials of mammalian germ cells and positive results in an in vivo study assessing either gene mutation or chromosomal aberration in somatic cells. 1, record 11, English, - mammalian%20germ%20cell
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cellule germinale de mammifère
1, record 11, French, cellule%20germinale%20de%20mammif%C3%A8re
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- cellule germinale mammalienne 1, record 11, French, cellule%20germinale%20mammalienne
proposal, feminine noun
- cellule germinale mammifère 2, record 11, French, cellule%20germinale%20mammif%C3%A8re
see observation, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"mammalien,enne" : Qui se rapporte aux mammifères. 3, record 11, French, - cellule%20germinale%20de%20mammif%C3%A8re
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"cellule germinale" : LAROG, 1982, vol. 5, p. 4774. 1, record 11, French, - cellule%20germinale%20de%20mammif%C3%A8re
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'expression "cellule germinale mammifère" nous paraît douteuse parce que, à notre connaissance, "mammifère" ne s'emploie que substantivement. 1, record 11, French, - cellule%20germinale%20de%20mammif%C3%A8re
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- célula germinal de mamífero
1, record 11, Spanish, c%C3%A9lula%20germinal%20de%20mam%C3%ADfero
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Célula germinal": cualquiera de las células reproductivas (generativas) de los organismos multicelulares, para distinguirlas de las células somáticas. Las células germinales en último término son gametos o agametos y pueden surgir a partir de células germinales primordiales o genocitos. 1, record 11, Spanish, - c%C3%A9lula%20germinal%20de%20mam%C3%ADfero
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-12-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Toxicology
- Cytology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cultured mammalian cell
1, record 12, English, cultured%20mammalian%20cell
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hazard identification involves a qualitative evaluation that a chemical presents a potential carcinogenic hazard to humans. For initial screening, several short-term tests (STT's), using bacteria or cultured mammalian cells, can identify potential carcinogens by detecting genetic mutations associated with cancer induction. 1, record 12, English, - cultured%20mammalian%20cell
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Toxicologie
- Cytologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- cellule cultivée de mammifère
1, record 12, French, cellule%20cultiv%C3%A9e%20de%20mammif%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- cellule mammalienne cultivée 2, record 12, French, cellule%20mammalienne%20cultiv%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'identification des risques comprend une évaluation qualitative permettant de déterminer si une substance peut causer le cancer chez les humains. Dans un premier mouvement, on effectue plusieurs tests à court terme sur des bactéries ou des cellules de mammifères cultivées pour déceler des mutations génétiques pouvant être reliées au cancer. 1, record 12, French, - cellule%20cultiv%C3%A9e%20de%20mammif%C3%A8re
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-03-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- mammalian system
1, record 13, English, mammalian%20system
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- système mammifère
1, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20mammif%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- système mammalien 2, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20mammalien
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1979-07-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- blubber oil
1, record 14, English, blubber%20oil
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
oil obtained from blubber. 2, record 14, English, - blubber%20oil
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 DEF
blubber: fat which lies between the skin and muscular flesh of whales and other large marine mammals, which serves as an insulating layer, and from which oil is obtained. 2, record 14, English, - blubber%20oil
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- huile de mammifère marin
1, record 14, French, huile%20de%20mammif%C3%A8re%20marin
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Huiles et graisses d'animaux marins. (...) Nous distinguerons (...): les huiles et graisses de mammifères marins et les huiles et graisses de poissons. 1, record 14, French, - huile%20de%20mammif%C3%A8re%20marin
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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