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... modern fish evolved during the Mesozoic . The most prim- itive form of the bony fishes was the Chon- drosteiformes , which became extinct . They are represented in modern times by the sturgeon . The holost fishes replaced the chondrosts ...
... modern fish evolved during the Mesozoic . The most prim- itive form of the bony fishes was the Chon- drosteiformes , which became extinct . They are represented in modern times by the sturgeon . The holost fishes replaced the chondrosts ...
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... modern modems operating at greater than 2,400 baud , it is possible to achieve data transmission rates as high as 28,800 bits , or 28.8 kilobits , per second . At the highest bit rates , channel - encoding schemes such as trellis ...
... modern modems operating at greater than 2,400 baud , it is possible to achieve data transmission rates as high as 28,800 bits , or 28.8 kilobits , per second . At the highest bit rates , channel - encoding schemes such as trellis ...
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... modern dance movement's precursors ap- peared in the work of American women . Loie Fuller , an American actress turned dancer , first gave the free dance artistic status in the United States . Her use of theatrical lighting and ...
... modern dance movement's precursors ap- peared in the work of American women . Loie Fuller , an American actress turned dancer , first gave the free dance artistic status in the United States . Her use of theatrical lighting and ...
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