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... usually nests on ledges of cliffs , laying one or two whitish eggs about ten centimetres ( four inches ) in length . It feeds on carrion , especial- ly bones . falconiform characteristics compared 7 : 146e Lammermuir Hills , range of ...
... usually nests on ledges of cliffs , laying one or two whitish eggs about ten centimetres ( four inches ) in length . It feeds on carrion , especial- ly bones . falconiform characteristics compared 7 : 146e Lammermuir Hills , range of ...
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... usually have parallel - veined leaves , such as grasses , lilies , orchids , and palms ) , used main- ly for cordage . Such fibres , usually hard , stiff , and coarse - textured , are also termed " hard " fibres , distinguishing them ...
... usually have parallel - veined leaves , such as grasses , lilies , orchids , and palms ) , used main- ly for cordage . Such fibres , usually hard , stiff , and coarse - textured , are also termed " hard " fibres , distinguishing them ...
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... usually located in the loose connective tissue beneath wet epithelial ( cov- ering or lining ) membranes , as in the digestive system , respiratory system , and urinary blad- der . Lymph nodules form in regions of fre- quent exposure to ...
... usually located in the loose connective tissue beneath wet epithelial ( cov- ering or lining ) membranes , as in the digestive system , respiratory system , and urinary blad- der . Lymph nodules form in regions of fre- quent exposure to ...
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