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Say it with leaves

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A research was conducted to show that the leaves emit strong fragrance as compared to the flowers. In this connection the European Dwarf Palm was tested which reveals that the palm emits a strong fragrance to attract pollinators, which is produced by unusual and previously undescribed leaf structures.

Author: Karen, McGhee
Publisher: Australian Museum
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2003
Leaves, Aromatic plants

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Butch Fossa

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The female Fossa, a large predator is noticed to possess male-like features, which includes enlarged spiny clitoris that resembled a penis. The research conducted in this relation reveals that the desire to be left alone has led to the development of masculine features.

Author: Torr, Geordie
Publisher: Australian Museum
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2003
Veterinary physiology, Animal physiology, Fossas (Mammals)

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The fuzzy frontier: the story of how feathers evolved is far from over

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The discovery of feather-like figments in a therizinosaurid suggested that fuzz might have been much more among theropods. However, the fossil evidence shows that despite the complexity, feathers or feather-like structures evolved more than once among dinosaurs.

Author: Salisbury, Steve
Publisher: Australian Museum
Publication Name: Nature Australia
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1324-2598
Year: 2003
Australia, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Manufacturing industries, not elsewhere classified, Feathers & Plumes, Discovery and exploration, Natural history, Dinosaurs, Fossils, Feathers

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