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twinning

(Science: chemistry) The assemblage of two or more crystals, or parts of crystals, in reversed position with reference to each other in accordance with some definite law; also, rarely, in artificial twinning (accomplished for example by pressure), the process by which this reversal is brought about. Polysynthetic twinning, repeated twinning of crystal lamellae, as that of the triclinic feldspars. Repeated twinning, twinning of more than two crystals, or parts of crystals. Twinning axis, Twinning plane. See the note under twin.


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'Twinning'

... referring to living organisms since this is biology!! and also if the question says "Give reasons for your answer" what reason S would you give if twinning was referring to the formation of crystals?? That's easy. I would just say: No, twinning is not an example of asexual reproduction. Reason: ...

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Thu Nov 24, 2005 8:03 pm
 
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'Twinning'

... referring to living organisms since this is biology!! and also if the question says "Give reasons for your answer" what reason S would you give if twinning was referring to the formation of crystals??

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by zenith_beth
Thu Nov 24, 2005 1:48 pm
 
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