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Page 626
... called the vegetal pole , the cytoplasm is less active and contains most of the yolk . The general organization of the future animal is closely related to the polarity of the egg . When the amount of food reserve is comparatively small ...
... called the vegetal pole , the cytoplasm is less active and contains most of the yolk . The general organization of the future animal is closely related to the polarity of the egg . When the amount of food reserve is comparatively small ...
Page 690
... called am- phoric , resemble the noise produced by blowing over the mouth of an empty bottle . Ordinary breathing does not produce loud sounds . Much louder ones are produced when a person whispers or speaks . Whispered sounds usually ...
... called am- phoric , resemble the noise produced by blowing over the mouth of an empty bottle . Ordinary breathing does not produce loud sounds . Much louder ones are produced when a person whispers or speaks . Whispered sounds usually ...
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... called the rec- tum , is exclusively a part of the digestive system and ter- minates in a muscular sphincter that controls the anal opening . In many other vertebrates ( e.g. , amphibians , reptiles , birds ) , however , the digestive ...
... called the rec- tum , is exclusively a part of the digestive system and ter- minates in a muscular sphincter that controls the anal opening . In many other vertebrates ( e.g. , amphibians , reptiles , birds ) , however , the digestive ...
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