The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1998 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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Fer- tilized eggs of freshwater clams develop within the adult's gills into small larvae called glochidia . These larvae are expelled into the water ; to de- velop further , they must live as parasites . With small hooks they clamp onto ...
Fer- tilized eggs of freshwater clams develop within the adult's gills into small larvae called glochidia . These larvae are expelled into the water ; to de- velop further , they must live as parasites . With small hooks they clamp onto ...
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Clouds in such layers may also be formed above cumulus . clouds , which push up the air above them as they rise ; these are called pileus ( " cap " ) clouds . Layer Clouds . Extensive layers of cloud may be formed at a level where ...
Clouds in such layers may also be formed above cumulus . clouds , which push up the air above them as they rise ; these are called pileus ( " cap " ) clouds . Layer Clouds . Extensive layers of cloud may be formed at a level where ...
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A collodion solution with small amounts of camphor and castor oil added is called flexible collodion , and the further addition of salicylic acid forms an antiseptic solution used in the treatment of warts and corns .
A collodion solution with small amounts of camphor and castor oil added is called flexible collodion , and the further addition of salicylic acid forms an antiseptic solution used in the treatment of warts and corns .
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