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aplite

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A fine-grained, sugary-textured rock, generally of granitic composition; also any body composed of such rock.

pigment (material)

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A finely divided material which contributes to optical and other properties of paint, finishes, and coatings. Pigments are insoluble in the coating material, whereas dyes dissolve ...

dolerite

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A fine-textured, dark-gray to black igneous rock composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar (labradorite) and pyroxene and exhibiting ophitic texture. It is commonly used for ...

systematics analysis and supertree reconstruction

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A firm understanding of phylogenetic relationships is central to elucidating many evolutionary questions. However, assessing relationships in many groups requires the compilation ...

cartilage

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A firm, resilient connective tissue of vertebrates and some invertebrates. Isolated pieces act as a skeleton to provide support and anchor muscles, or cartilage is with bone to ...

prototype

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A first or original model of hardware or software. Prototyping involves the production of functionally useful and trustworthy systems through experimentation with evolving ...

mackerel

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A fish which is a member of the order Perciformes, family Scombridae. There are about 50 carnivorous species found in the middle layer or near the surface of tropical and ...

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