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occasional

Appearing or occurring irregularly and according to no fixed or certain scheme.


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Creationism is not scientific

... the things their fathers and mothers are doing in an imperfect way, in the homes, in the shops and on the farm." - General Education Board, Occasional Papers, No. 1 (General Education Board, New York, 1913) p. 6. 'Evolution' is the tool.

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by jinx25
Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:23 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Creationism is not scientific
Replies: 24
Views: 3129

The Himalayan Snowcock in Nevada

... in their native Asian environments. These little wasps would be heartily welcomed by those of us with a BMSB problem, and we also enjoy seeing the occasional pheasant. So, what do you folks think about the issue?

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by vacohee
Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:55 pm
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: The Himalayan Snowcock in Nevada
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Re: Genetics/Cell division/ Mutation

... the genetic information carried in that cell. However, it does not introduce any variation, because the DNA is copied exactly (barring the occasional mutation). Meiosis is another matter. :) 2) Sounds about right. A mutation is a copying error that occurs during DNA replication. Most of ...

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by Luxorien
Fri Mar 09, 2012 4:06 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Genetics/Cell division/ Mutation
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Views: 1370

Re: glass cuvette cleaning

... making a physical measurement of particle sizes. Minor chemical contamination is unlikely to perturb the measurement (but see below). For an occasional thorough cleaning, I'd guess a wash in dilute sulfuric acid (remember to add the acid to the dilution water, not the other way around) followed ...

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by jonmoulton
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:50 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: glass cuvette cleaning
Replies: 2
Views: 1155

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... ants are the result of alternating generations. Haploid males mate with the diploid female queens, which then birth many sterile females and the occasional diploid female capable of parthenogenesis. Only unmated parthenogenetic females are capable of birthing males. Please elaborate on "polar ...

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by Squirrell
Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:38 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Cell identification - germ cells in haploid male ants
Replies: 4
Views: 2134
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