(Encyclopedia) Angus cattleAngus cattleăngˈgəs [key], breed of black polled (hornless) beef cattle, originated in Scotland and introduced in 1873 to the United States, where they have become well…
(Encyclopedia) Caño Cristales, river, c.62 mi (100 km) long, central Colombia, rising in Serranía de la Macarena National Park and flowing SE to the Guayabero River. Also known as the “River of Five…
Cells, Bells!Anatomy and PhysiologyThe Circulatory SystemCells, Bells!Blood Types and GeneticsNow I Know My WBCs My first introduction to white blood cells was that old sci-fi classic, Fantastic…
HAINES, Harry Luther, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Red Lion, York County, Pa., February 1, 1880; attended the public schools, the State normal school at Lock Haven, Pa., and…
(Encyclopedia) fuchsinfuchsinfy&oomacr;kˈsĭn [key] or magentafuchsinməjĕnˈtə [key], bright red dyestuff consisting of the mixed hydrochlorides or acetates of rosaniline and pararosaniline. It is…
(Encyclopedia) Plymouth Rock chicken, one of the most popular early breeds of poultry. The Barred Plymouth Rock was a favorite farm chicken since it was both a good egg producer and also developed a…
(Encyclopedia) erythroblastosis fetaliserythroblastosis fetalisərĭthˌrəblăstōˈsĭs [key], hemolytic disease of a newborn infant caused by blood group incompatibility between mother and child. Although…
(Encyclopedia) pigment, substance that imparts color to other materials. In paint, the pigment is a powdered substance which, when mixed in the liquid vehicle, imparts color to a painted surface. The…
(Encyclopedia) oxpecker, common name for an African starling of the genus Buphagus. Also known as tickbirds, oxpeckers have very short legs and sharp claws, which aid them in perching on the backs of…
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The Color Wheel Symbolism and Psychology Color Psychology Do different colors affect your mood? Quiz: Color…
