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wandering

(Science: physiology) From Wander, Wandering albatross, an animal cell which possesses the power of spontaneous movement, as one of the white corpuscles of the blood.

(Science: botany) Wandering jew, any one of a tribe of spiders that wander about in search of their prey.


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what animal could this be?

... white, flat (almost smashed-looking) face and a gray body, and a stub for a tail. It waddles when it walks and it does have fur. Any ideas? It was wandering near my house and I've never seen one before, and after lots of research I can't find out what it's called.

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by lafemelle
Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:05 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: what animal could this be?
Replies: 9
Views: 328

Looking for answers/input.

Note: While reading this, bear in mind that I'm not on either side of any fence; I'm interested only in answers. 'ello, all. I'm getting bored of wandering into accidental debates/discussions with people who don't know what they're talking about and/or think very narrowly... so I figure I'll come ...

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by Mirabilis
Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:29 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Looking for answers/input.
Replies: 9
Views: 1122

Why is bacteria good?

... the poor clown is a pop psychologist.!! Look kiddies, just answer the question. I understand that your sensitive egos require that you show off by wandering from the subject to display the little additional information you have to offer. Save it for your parents - they'll be so proud!

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by JorgeLobo
Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:46 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Why is bacteria good?
Replies: 12
Views: 1750

Clarification of the Various Metabolic Pathways

... Its one drawback for the uninitiated is that you have to have a pretty good idea which area to focus on or you will spend a lot of time just wandering around and, if you're on a slow connection, that will get tiresome real quickly. But I agree, it is a nifty chart. I especially like - and ...

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by blcr11
Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:21 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clarification of the Various Metabolic Pathways
Replies: 3
Views: 569

Horizontal Gene transfer (HGT)

Hi guys, this is my first post but wandering if anyone can help??! I am studying a lot of evolution at degree level and am always confused at the theory of horizontal gene transfer and how evolutionists can distiguish this and find out which ...

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by dwedwards
Thu Nov 29, 2007 1:37 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Horizontal Gene transfer (HGT)
Replies: 1
Views: 940
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