CULTURAL MYTH OF ECLIPSE IN A CENTRAL JAVANESE VILLAGE: BETWEEN ISLAMIC IDENTITY AND LOCAL TRADITION


Predator mediated selection and the impact of developmental stage on viability in wood frog tadpoles (Rana sylvatica)

Abstract Background Complex life histories require adaptation of a single organism for multiple ecological niches.Transitions between life stages, however, may expose individuals to an increased risk of mortality, as the process of metamorphosis typically includes developmental stages that function relatively poorly in both the pre- and post-metamo

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Gemology, Mineralogy, and Spectroscopy of Gem-Quality Diopside from Pakistan and Russia: New Insights for the Chromogenic Mechanism and Possible Origin

Green diopside is currently popular in the jewelry market due to its attractive color and excellent transparency.Gem-quality diopsides are mainly sourced from Pakistan, Italy, Russia, and other color touch 7/97 places.The color, geographic origin, and formation mechanism are the main factors affecting the value of gemstones, which can be determined

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