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orbit

1. (Science: astronomy) The path described by a heavenly body in its periodical revolution around another body; as, the orbit of jupiter, of the earth, of the moon.

2. An orb or ball. Roll the lucid orbit of an eye. (young)

3. (Science: anatomy) The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.

4. (Science: zoology) The skin which surrounds the eye of a bird.

Origin: L. Orbita a track or rut made by a wheel, course, circuit, fr. Orbis a circle: cf. F. Orbite. See Orb.


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by papa1983
Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:39 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
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Inter species breeding with fertile offspring

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by gamila
Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:53 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Inter species breeding with fertile offspring
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Inter species breeding with fertile offspring

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by papa1983
Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:33 am
 
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Anthropogenic global warming?

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by Locus
Tue May 01, 2007 9:39 pm
 
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Topic: Anthropogenic global warming?
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Anthropogenic global warming?

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Tue May 01, 2007 12:34 pm
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: Anthropogenic global warming?
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