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dendritic macromolecule

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A large molecule having a well-defined three-dimensional structure. Dendritic macromolecules play a crucial role in the chemistry of living systems. In contrast to the high ...

anguilliformes

Science; General science

A large order of actinopterygian fishes containing the true eels. This group, also known as the Apodes, now includes the former order Saccopharyngiformes or Lyomeri (gulpers or ...

galliformes

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A large order of birds containing the gallinaceous, or chickenlike, birds. They are found worldwide, although several of the subgroups have a more limited distribution. Part of ...

volvocales

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A large order of green algae (Chlorophyceae) comprising all forms that normally are flagellate and motile. In zoological classification, it is called Volvocida and placed in the ...

zygnematales

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A large order of green algae (Chlorophyceae) that is characterized by the lack of flagellate cells. Sexual reproduction is effected by the fusion of ameboid or passive gametes in ...

piciformes

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A large order of land birds, second in number of species only to the Passeriformes, that is found throughout the world except for the Australian region and is concentrated in ...

procellariiformes

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A large order of strictly marine birds found far offshore except when breeding. The procellariiforms, or tube-nosed swimmers, are most closely related to their descendant group, ...

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