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the quality of being impenetrable; impenetrability

A banana boat, often simply referred to as a banana, is a type of unpowered watercraft that passengers can ride for recreational use. It is inflatable and typically yellow and large enough to seat several people. Its shape is similar to that of a banana, hence its name. The boat is usually towed by a speedboat, and riders use it for fun and thrill rather than for transportation.

Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic.

The genus Pomatomus includes marine fish species usually found in the Atlantic Ocean. The most well-known species under this genus is Pomatomus saltatrix, commonly known as the bluefish. Members of this genus are characterized by their robust bodies, moderately forked tails, and sharp, compressed teeth. They are known for their aggressive behavior and are popular among sport fishermen.

Coryanthes, also known as the bucket orchid, is a genus of New World orchids found primarily in the tropical rainforests of South America. They are epiphytic or lithophytic in nature, meaning they either grow harmlessly upon another plant or grow on bare rock surfaces. Known for their uniquely large and complex flowers, some species of Coryanthes have a symbiotic relationship with bee species for pollination.

Lesser Asia, called by the Turks and Greeks “Anatolia.”

sit′a, n. the genus of nut-hatches.—adj. Sit′tine. [Gr. sittē, a woodpecker.]

Balaenoptera acutorostrata, commonly known as the Minke whale, is a species of baleen whale. It is part of the rorquals family (Balaenopteridae), which also includes humpback whales, blue whales, and others. Minke whales are the smallest in their family, but still considered one of the larger marine species. They have a pointed snout, with a slender, streamlined body and are known for their playful behavior. They inhabit every ocean of the world, with a varied diet, mainly consisting of fish and krill.