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... Period The Devonian Period is a time interval of the Paleozoic Era during which rocks of the Devonian System were formed ( 345,000,000 to 395,000,000 years ago ) . Rocks of Devonian age are known on all continents . The rocks show ...
... Period The Devonian Period is a time interval of the Paleozoic Era during which rocks of the Devonian System were formed ( 345,000,000 to 395,000,000 years ago ) . Rocks of Devonian age are known on all continents . The rocks show ...
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... periods of arousal are more frequent at the beginning and end of a hibernation period than in mid - hibernation ; and the lower the temperature at which an animal hibernates , the fewer the awakenings . During the period of hibernation ...
... periods of arousal are more frequent at the beginning and end of a hibernation period than in mid - hibernation ; and the lower the temperature at which an animal hibernates , the fewer the awakenings . During the period of hibernation ...
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... period the dress was influenced by the Near East ; in the Classical period it was original and harmonious ; in the Hellenistic period it was luxurious . In the Archaic period , overall patterns , as well as figured representations ...
... period the dress was influenced by the Near East ; in the Classical period it was original and harmonious ; in the Hellenistic period it was luxurious . In the Archaic period , overall patterns , as well as figured representations ...
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