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Bookworm

Bookworm

1. (Science: zoology) Any larva of a beetle or moth, which is injurious to books. Many species are known.

2. A student closely attached to books or addicted to study; a reader without appreciation. I wanted but a black gown and a salary to be as mere a bookworm as any there. (Pope)


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Microevolution is a fairytale

... inexpensive prices. I personally like to check local book stores near my town frequently; new publications are always arriving and I'm quite the bookworm.

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by alextemplet
Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:00 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Microevolution is a fairytale
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HI EVERYONE! Need help with nascent essay...

... preparing for college, where I will be studying Philosophy. I have a keen interest in knowledge, which I have acquired through my father who is a bookworm. I am 21 years old, and currently with no academic qualifications, I have finally decided to further my education in order for me to achieve ...

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by dccard
Sun Apr 01, 2007 6:28 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HI EVERYONE! Need help with nascent essay...
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Heart rate and temperature

I think its more of how your heart rate would increase to increase skin cooling but that's just my 2 cents. that's true.. however note that the question how does temperature effect heart rate. and not how heart rate affect temperature this is an example of negative feedback mechanism as i said earl...

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by kiekyon
Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:53 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heart rate and temperature
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Cell Division

Thanks, this helps bookworm

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by bookworm29
Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:10 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Cell Division
Replies: 2
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take home quiz

... of the colony. Which makes A true. just read the question... So A is NOT the right one. As for 3, I am not sure, but the link between B and C by bookworm doesnot seem evident to me... So read your text book, probably most of the answers will be there. So come back when you'll have a little more ...

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by canalon
Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:12 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: take home quiz
Replies: 3
Views: 1517


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