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species have been attributed to the Apocy- naceae , although one classification places the numbers closer to 155 genera and 1,000 species . Most are shrubs or trees of tropical or subtropical regions . At least 33 genera are under ...
species have been attributed to the Apocy- naceae , although one classification places the numbers closer to 155 genera and 1,000 species . Most are shrubs or trees of tropical or subtropical regions . At least 33 genera are under ...
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... species . A brief treatment of Geraniales follows . For full treatment , see MACROPAEDIA : An- giosperms . Many of the economically important families of Geraniales require rich , moist soil . Species of at least three smaller families ...
... species . A brief treatment of Geraniales follows . For full treatment , see MACROPAEDIA : An- giosperms . Many of the economically important families of Geraniales require rich , moist soil . Species of at least three smaller families ...
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... species of thick- head ( q.v. ) . goldeneye , also called WHISTLER , either of two species of small , yellow - eyed diving ducks ( family Anatidae ) , which produce a character- istic whistling sound with their rapidly beat- ing wings ...
... species of thick- head ( q.v. ) . goldeneye , also called WHISTLER , either of two species of small , yellow - eyed diving ducks ( family Anatidae ) , which produce a character- istic whistling sound with their rapidly beat- ing wings ...
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