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Snakes-head

snake's-head

(Science: botany) The guinea-hen flower; so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.

(Science: botany) Snake's-head iris, an iridaceous plant (Hermodactylus tuberosus) of the Mediterranean region. The flowers slightly resemble a serpent's open mouth.


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... on my cooking ware that's unidentifiable is a high concern to me, it's like if you don't know the difference between venomous and non venomous snakes you probely don't want to be touching snakes on the ground. On the the other hand I'm really intrested in what the name of this growth is, what ...

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Fri Jun 01, 2012 3:30 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
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Any SOLID arguments against evolution?

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by christianstrategies
Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:12 pm
 
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Topic: Any SOLID arguments against evolution?
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Re: Theories - Origin of Life

... scientific papers strengthens my position. The fact that you don’t regard this as recognisable support I find rather surprising. Aversion to snakes has a biological origin. This Is simply your opinion isn't it? btw I am a bit tied up for time so I will respond on the fossil record and junk ...

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by scottie
Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:49 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Theories - Origin of Life
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