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    Which of the following is NOT true about the Mollusca? All of the above The uniquely derived rasping tongue of the Mollusca is called the? Radula Which of the following is mismatched? Scaphopoda–chitons Where would you place a creature that has the following characters: can burrow in sediment; moves by means of "clapping" two valves together‚ lacks a radula; eyes with a retina; shell with an umbo? Bivalvia Which of the following is NOT correct? The Mollusca have metanephridia for a circulatory

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    on the Greek side during the Trojan War. Achilles was the son of Thetis‚ a nymph‚ who had attracted the wandering eyes of Zeus and Poseidon.Both were interested in her‚ but the mischievous Titan Prometheus revealed a prophecy that made the gods lose interest Although the

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    Demetrius’s Dream One of Shakespeare’s major theme in A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the analogy that love is like being in a dream; mystical‚ unexplainable and changeable. This can be seen in Act 3 scene 2 lines 140 through 147‚ where Demetrious describes Helena’s beauty and perfection after being drugged with Cupid’s flower by Oberon‚ the Fairy King. Through the usage of unique language and context Shakespeare is able to penetrate the imagery of Demetrious’s love to enforce this theme throughout

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    The People of the Philippines by the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board 1 The Filipino is basically of Malay stock with a sprinkling of Chinese‚ American‚ Spanish and Arab blood. The Philippines has a population of 70 million‚ and it is hard to distinguish accurately the lines between stocks. From a long history of Western colonial rule‚ interspersed with the visit of merchants and traders evolved a people of a unique blend of east and west‚ both in appearance and culture. 2 The Filipino

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    The Praying Mantis (Mantis Religiosa) Contents Introduction Classes First Things First Key Features Basic Features Diet & Combat Style Reproduction Growth & Development Self-Defense Cultural Significance Praying Mantis Kung-Fu INTRODUCTION "Praying Mantis" is the name commonly used in English speaking countries to refer to a large‚ much elongated‚ slow-moving insect with fore legs fitted for seizing and holding insect prey. The name‚ "Praying Mantis" more properly refers to the specific Mantid

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    THE APPLE OF DISCORD Thetis‚ a sea-nymph‚ and King Peleus were getting married. All the gods and goddesses were invited to the ceremony‚ except Ate‚ goddess of discord. She was not invited because she had a bad temper and often ruined parties. When the gods and goddesses discovered she had come to the ceremony anyways‚ she was kicked out. Upon leaving‚ she left a golden apple on a table‚ with a note reading “to the fairest”. All the goddesses began fighting over it‚ as they all thought they were

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    like Romeo from Romeo and Juliet. In Narcissus’ eyes nobody matched him and he considered none were worthy of him. Echo was a Greek nymph who lived on the slopes of Mt. Helicon (in Boeotia). She was extremely talkative and continually chattered away. A goddess named Hera eventually grew exasperated and ordained that Echo could only speak when spoken to. Also‚ the nymph could only repeat the last syllables of whatever words people spoke. Later‚ Echo fell in love with the handsome‚ conceited youth Narcissus

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    Amanda Stubbins-Helms July 23‚ 2013 GPS 210: Critical Essay The Roles of Women in Gilgamesh and The Odyssey Although men are the Epic characters of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey‚ women also play a very important role in both stories. In general‚ these two stories portray women as being overly sexual‚ deceptive‚ and having a power over men. Women use their sexuality to hold control over men‚ to confuse and deceive them. One example of a female character using her sexuality to control a male character

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    beloved wife‚ son‚ and homeland again. Throughout his journey home‚ he encounters many things such as an uncivilized giant with one eye called a Cyclops‚ a witch-goddess that casts spells on Odysseus and his men to make them lose track of time‚ a nymph who falls madly in love with Odysseus and holds him prisoner on her island‚ along with the God of the sea‚ Poseidon‚ who Odysseus has angered and is making it more than difficult to reach his homeland. Upon his return home‚ Odysseus is faced with more

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    in most heroes‚ they usually have a magical helper. He receives a shield from Athena‚ a sword from Hermes‚ and information about the location of the nymphs‚ the only ones who know how to kill Medusa. As Hamilton points out‚ Perseus’s story is almost a fairy tale. Hermes and Athena tell Perseus almost precisely what to do. Once Perseus locates the Nymphs‚ he is given winged sandals that allow him to fly‚ a wallet that will hold anything‚ and a cap that makes its wearer invisible‚ more magical aids.

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