an inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula
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RE: chlamydera nuchalis
The great bowerbird (Chlamydera nuchalis) is a common and conspicuous resident of northern Australia, from the area around Broome across the Top End to Cape York Peninsula and as far south as Mount Isa. Favoured habitat is a broad range of forest and woodland, and the margins of vine forests, monsoon forest, and mangrove swamps.
As with most members of the bowerbird family, breeding considerations dominate the lifecycle: females nest inconspicuously and raise their young alone, while the males spend most of the year building, maintaining, improving, defending, and above all displaying from their bowers. Only a male with a successful bower can attract mates.The great bowerbird is the largest of the bowerbird family and is 33 to 38 cm long and fawny grey in colour. Males have a small but conspicuous pink crest on the nape of the neck. -
RE: valerianaceae
The Valerianaceae, the valerian family, belongs to the order Dipsacales and consists of about 350 species in seven genera. Plants are generally herbaceous, and their foliage often has a strong, disagreeable odor. They are found native in most regions of the world except for Australia. Some species are cultivated as ornamentals or used in herbal medicine for inducing relaxation and sleep.
The genera of this family, along with some species, are:
⁕Centranthus
⁕Fedia
⁕Nardostachys
⁕Patrinia
⁕Plectritis
⁕Valeriana
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semilunar valve
a heart valve with cusps shaped like half-moons; prevents blood from flowing back into the heart
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RE: komi
Komi is a small village on the island of Tinos, a Cycladic island in Greece. It has a well-known Catholic church, and offers beautiful Cycladic type architecture. Every year, on August 29th, a big party is held there, with visitors from various parts of Greece and even foreigners.
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wolfram
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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RE: valencia orange
A Valencia orange is a sweet orange variety with a thin, easy-to-peel skin and often contains a few seeds. It is one of the most popular and widely grown types of oranges. They are valued for their high juice content and availability outside of the typical citrus season. Named after the city of Valencia in Spain, these oranges are primarily grown in California, Florida, and parts of Texas in the United States.
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RE: cracidae
Cracidae is a family of birds common in the South American tropical forests, also known as chachalacas, guans, and curassows. They are large birds with long tails and bills, known for being very vocal. They are predominantly herbivorous, feeding on fruits, leaves, and flowers, with some species also consuming small animals. Most species are arboreal and spend most of their time in treetops. They play a crucial role in forest regeneration as they distribute seeds through their droppings.
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RE: middle watch
Middle watch is a term used in maritime tradition, referring to the work shift or watch duty of a sailor that occurs from midnight to 4 a.m. The day at sea is typically divided into six watches, each four hours long, and the middle watch is considered the most challenging due to the late hours.
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RE: photopic vision
Photopic vision is the vision of the eye under well-lit conditions, which allows for color perception and sharp details. It primarily involves the retinas cone cells and is responsible for our daytime vision. Photopic vision operates at luminance levels where the cones become highly active and, in humans, it is generally considered to be active at luminance levels over about 3 candela per square meter.
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RE: Categorical imperative
A fundamental ethical principle intended as a guide for determining whether any contemplated action is morally right, developed by Immanuel Kant (1724-1804).
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RE: Silkweed
Silkweed is a common name that generally refers to various species of plants in the genus Asclepias, commonly known as milkweeds. These plants produce a milky white sap and are known for their silky seed pods. Various species of silkweed are native to North America and Mexico, are known for their bright flowers, and are particularly noted for being the primary food source for Monarch butterflies.
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heat of dissociation
the heat required for a fluid substance to break up into simpler constituents