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Stamina

stamina

1. The fixed, firm part of a body, which supports it or gives it strength and solidity; as, the bones are the stamina of animal bodies; the ligneous parts of trees are the stamina which constitute their strength.

2. Whatever constitutes the principal strength or support of anything; power of endurance; backbone; vigor; as, the stamina of a constitution or of life; the stamina of a state. He succeeded to great captains who had sapped the whole stamina and resistance of the contest. (De Quincey)


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Re: The determination of mitochondrial density

... counting for conservation purposes (bear with me :) ). The main quality I look for in a dog in addition to scenting ability and bidability is stamina. Stamina, in many ways, can be a product of training but there must be a sound basis upon which to build and this must have a relationship to ...

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by HD123
Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:56 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: The determination of mitochondrial density
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How did Gregory Mendel actually do selective breeding

... for a bag, Patrick. Pea plants are self-fertilizing . Pollination does not involve wind nor animals. What Gregor Mendel did was 1. rip off the stamina from plant A and B so they do not self-fertilize, and save the pollen separately 2. take a brush(as patrick said) and apply the pollen from ...

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by MrMistery
Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:01 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: How did Gregory Mendel actually do selective breeding
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Cats vs. Humans

... always at the ready to jump out of their sleep. They would have been able to jump longer distances, even jump moderate heights and have a lot of stamina. Remember we were the best hunters around a long way back and no cat or dog family could dethrone from our position as top predator of the wild. ...

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by ninetails
Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:37 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Cats vs. Humans
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how to breath when running

... among walking, running, jumping, and also helps me to manage my breath since I also involved in open-air theatrical activities which needs a good stamina to produce loud clear voice (not screaming) without microphone or loudspeaker ;)

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by Dr.Stein
Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:36 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: how to breath when running
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The Fiber Disease

... do, out of the fear they choose not to deal with. Fear causes many people to do things they would not otherwise do. But, real courage does take stamina and grit. It takes evidence and examines it, and brings it out for discussion among those concerned. Fear can be used to control. We all know ...

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by Skytroll
Tue Sep 19, 2006 4:56 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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