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The Estrildidae family belongs to the songbird suborder (Passeres). estrogen,
any of a group of hormones that primarily influence the female reproductive tract
in its development, maturation, and function. There are three major hormones ...
The Estrildidae family belongs to the songbird suborder (Passeres). estrogen,
any of a group of hormones that primarily influence the female reproductive tract
in its development, maturation, and function. There are three major hormones ...
Page 750
Infertility can affect either the male or the female partner and can result from a
number of causes. About one in every eight couples is infertile. Normal fertility
depends on the production of a sufficient number of healthy, motile sperm by the
male ...
Infertility can affect either the male or the female partner and can result from a
number of causes. About one in every eight couples is infertile. Normal fertility
depends on the production of a sufficient number of healthy, motile sperm by the
male ...
Page 770
The flowers are stami- nate (male) or pistillate (female). Long-styled female
flowers are characteristic of the fruits produced on most garden and orchard fig
trees. Short-styled female flowers are found only in fruits of the caprifig tree and
are ...
The flowers are stami- nate (male) or pistillate (female). Long-styled female
flowers are characteristic of the fruits produced on most garden and orchard fig
trees. Short-styled female flowers are found only in fruits of the caprifig tree and
are ...
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| Title | The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volume 4 The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, inc |
| Author | Encyclopaedia Britannica, inc |
| Edition | 15 |
| Publisher | Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1992 |
| ISBN | 0852295537, 9780852295533 |
| Subjects | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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