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structurally little, if at all, different from living forms. Thus the absence of a group
in the fossil record, especially in the earlier periods, is rarely significant. The
major diversification of birds probably took place in the Cretaceous, which lasted
...
structurally little, if at all, different from living forms. Thus the absence of a group
in the fossil record, especially in the earlier periods, is rarely significant. The
major diversification of birds probably took place in the Cretaceous, which lasted
...
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1 fossil genus, Prophaeton (lower Eocene of England); 1 extant genus, Phaethon
; 3 living species, worldwide in tropical oceans. Suborder Fregatae Family
Fregatidae (frigate birds) Large (31–34 in. or 79–86 cm long), light bodied.
Plumage ...
1 fossil genus, Prophaeton (lower Eocene of England); 1 extant genus, Phaethon
; 3 living species, worldwide in tropical oceans. Suborder Fregatae Family
Fregatidae (frigate birds) Large (31–34 in. or 79–86 cm long), light bodied.
Plumage ...
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There is a small but significant difference between average red cell counts of
persons living in New York City, at sea level pressure, and persons living in
Denver, Colo., one mile above sea level, where the atmospheric pressure is
lower.
There is a small but significant difference between average red cell counts of
persons living in New York City, at sea level pressure, and persons living in
Denver, Colo., one mile above sea level, where the atmospheric pressure is
lower.
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CONTENTS BIRDS 113 BIRTH CONTROL | 113 |
BISMARCK | 121 |
BLOOD | 125 |
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