A flower‚ sometimes known as a bloom or blossom‚ is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta‚ also called angiosperms). The biological function of a flower is to effect reproduction‚ usually by providing a mechanism for the union of sperm with eggs. Flowers may facilitate outcrossing (fusion of sperm and eggs from different individuals in a population) or allow selfing (fusion of sperm and egg from the same flower). Some flowers produce diaspores
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The cell theory‚ or cell doctrine‚ states that all organisms are composed of similar units of organization‚ called cells. The concept was formally articulated in 1839 by Schleiden & Schwann and has remained as the foundation of modern biology. The idea predates other great paradigms of biology including Darwin’s theory of evolution (1859)‚ Mendel’s laws of inheritance (1865)‚ and the establishment of comparative biochemistry (1940). First Cells Seen in Cork While the invention of the
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* Which among the following states have topped India Human Development Report 2011- Kerala * Which among the following is India‘s Permanent Representative to the United Nations? Hardeep Singh Puri * Name the e-mail prioritizer bought by Facebook? MailRank * director appointed by Apple recently Iger * debut appearance in 2012 Abu Dhabi’s Golf Championship? Tiger woods * country is set to donate used laptop for charity?Dubai-campaign name tadweer * total sms limit per day raised
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The forests has also significant presence of varieties of exotic flora and fauna‚ such as the Slender-Tree fern‚ Mountain-bird Orchid‚ Lyrebird and forest owls such as the Power Owl and the Sooty Owl. There is a total of 440 flora species and 191 fauna species that have been recorded in the park. Of the 440 native plant species ‚ 20 are listed as threatened in Victoria and 3 are
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Chinese Calligraphy Chinese calligraphy (Brush calligraphy) is an art unique to Asian cultures. Shu (calligraphy)‚ Hua (painting)‚ Qin (a string musical instrument)‚ and Qi (a strategic boardgame) are the four basic skills and disciplines of the Chinese literati. Regarded as the most abstract and sublime form of art in Chinese culture‚ "Shu Fa" (calligraphy) is often thought to be most revealing of one’s personality. During the imperial era‚ calligraphy was used as an important criterion for
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grow where gaps in the canopy allow sunlight to penetrate Shrub: Up to 6m; Tree saplings and woody plants Undergrowth: Up to 5m; Fungi‚ mosses‚ grass‚ ferns Epiphytes: grow along tree branches to get more sunlight (e.g. Birds’ nest fern and orchids) Lianas: thick woody vines that wind around trees for sunlight (up to lengths of 90m) Parasitic plants: Strangling fig wraps itself around the trunk of the host tree and competes with it for nutrients and sunlight‚ eventually killing the host
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PESTEL analysis for THAI airways Political Political factors are how and to what degree does THAI airways intervenes in the economy. Specifically‚ political factors include areas such as tax policy‚ labour law‚ environmental law‚ trade restrictions‚ tariffs‚ and political stability by THAI airways Recently THAI airways stated that the growing economy will boost travel and passengers if Thailand has no political problems. Economic Economic factors include economic growth‚ interest rates‚ exchange
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A Place of Interest in My Country Pulau Langkawi is a place of interest in my country.For the role it plays in the lives of countless visitors around the woeld‚”The Enchanted Island” or “Paradise” is most aptly named.Pulau Langkawi is surrounded by a cluster of small islands and is situated in the north-western part of Peninsular Malaysia.It is always blessed with perpetual sunshine‚adequate rainfall and refreshing breeze.In fact‚Pulau Langkawi is a perfect tourist destination
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Secret Treasure of the Incas: Wildlife in Peru In my dreams I’d been to the Amazon. It was a steamy world of luxuriant foliage‚ beady-eyed monkeys‚ jewel-bright birds and improbably large insects: a place where anything could happen – and frequently did. I had such high expectations that I wondered whether the reality would disappoint. I needn’t have worried. Within minutes of arriving in the Peruvian rainforest‚ I saw a crimson hummingbird dart from a flower‚ had to duck as a flock of parakeets
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Annie Coll English 101 Professor Brooks Essay #1-Exemplification February 12‚ 2015 Word Count: 976 A Wedding to Remember The sun was shining and I could feel the pavement burning the bottoms of my bare feet. I stood outside the hotel‚ awaiting the arrival of family members I haven’t seen in quite some time. It could not have been a more gorgeous day to have a wedding. Today was an important day‚ and I couldn’t help but wish it were me who was the one getting married. I never understood the importance
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