The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1989 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... meters ) , the ringhals cobra can spray its venom to a distance of 7 feet ( 2.3 meters ) or more . The fangs of these spitting cobras are modi- fied so that the opening of the venom duct is more to the front of the fang than in ...
... meters ) , the ringhals cobra can spray its venom to a distance of 7 feet ( 2.3 meters ) or more . The fangs of these spitting cobras are modi- fied so that the opening of the venom duct is more to the front of the fang than in ...
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... meters ( 14,436 feet ) , but most of the other high peaks are between 3,600 and 4,000 meters ( 11,811-13,123 feet ) . Its mountains are worn by erosion and are thickly INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTS Area : 439,735 square miles ( 1,138,914 sq km ) ...
... meters ( 14,436 feet ) , but most of the other high peaks are between 3,600 and 4,000 meters ( 11,811-13,123 feet ) . Its mountains are worn by erosion and are thickly INFORMATION HIGHLIGHTS Area : 439,735 square miles ( 1,138,914 sq km ) ...
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... meters ) . JOHN J. SMITH leaves are slender and flat , usually less than inch ( 13 mm ) long , and are arranged ... meters ) in height and 10 feet ( 3 meters ) in diameter . The bigtree ( S. gigantea ) is restricted to the western slopes ...
... meters ) . JOHN J. SMITH leaves are slender and flat , usually less than inch ( 13 mm ) long , and are arranged ... meters ) in height and 10 feet ( 3 meters ) in diameter . The bigtree ( S. gigantea ) is restricted to the western slopes ...
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