The Encyclopedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and General Information, Volume 2Encyclopedia Britannica Company, 1910 |
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... consists of four hemispherical cups , mounted one on each end of a pair of horizontal arms , which lie at right angles to each other and form a cross . A vertical axis round which the cups turn passes through the centre of the cross ; a ...
... consists of four hemispherical cups , mounted one on each end of a pair of horizontal arms , which lie at right angles to each other and form a cross . A vertical axis round which the cups turn passes through the centre of the cross ; a ...
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... consists of a tiny green " thalloid " shoot , one , that is , which shows no distinction of parts - stem and leaf ... consist only of spore - bearing leaves , as in willow , where each flower comprises only a few stamens or two carpels ...
... consists of a tiny green " thalloid " shoot , one , that is , which shows no distinction of parts - stem and leaf ... consist only of spore - bearing leaves , as in willow , where each flower comprises only a few stamens or two carpels ...
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... consists of one or two coats surrounding the central nucellus , except at the apex where an opening , the micropyle , is left . The nucellus is a cellular tissue enveloping one large cell , the embryo - sac or macrospore . The ...
... consists of one or two coats surrounding the central nucellus , except at the apex where an opening , the micropyle , is left . The nucellus is a cellular tissue enveloping one large cell , the embryo - sac or macrospore . The ...
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... consists of a rectangular enclosure , nearly 2 m . in each direction , surrounded by a wall from 20 to 30 fL in height . Within the enclosure , which is entered by five monu- mental gates , are the remains of palaces and temples ...
... consists of a rectangular enclosure , nearly 2 m . in each direction , surrounded by a wall from 20 to 30 fL in height . Within the enclosure , which is entered by five monu- mental gates , are the remains of palaces and temples ...
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... consists of a thin sheet of transparent gelatinous material 2 or 3 ft . broad and 25 to 30 ft . in length . The eggs in this sheet are in a single layer , each in its own little cavity . The spawn is free in the sea . The larvae are ...
... consists of a thin sheet of transparent gelatinous material 2 or 3 ft . broad and 25 to 30 ft . in length . The eggs in this sheet are in a single layer , each in its own little cavity . The spawn is free in the sea . The larvae are ...
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