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cline, in biology, any gradual change in a particular characteristic of a population of organisms from one end of the geographical range of the population to the other. Gradients of characteristics usually accompany, and are responses to, environmental gradients; for example, a mountain range features gradients from top to bottom such as a temperature gradient (colder to warmer) and a humidity gradient (wetter to drier). They may also reflect patterns of individual migration or gene flow. In species of birds and mammals, there is usually a cline in body size, with smaller individuals in warm climates and larger individuals tending to be found in colder climates. Cline Patsy, original name Virginia Patterson Hensley. 1932--63, US country singer; her bestselling records include "Walking After Midnight", "I Fall to Pieces", and "Leavin' On Your Mind". cline [klīn] (biology) A graded series of morphological or physiological characters exhibited by a natural group (as a species) of related organisms, generally along a line of environmental or geographic transition. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Louis, Bonds took batting practice in the indoor cage at Busch Stadium for a second straight day, and hitting coach Gene Clines was raving. First introduced by Fred and Nancy Cline of Sonoma's Cline Cellars in 2002, today Red Truck and White Truck wines are being driven by wine industry veterans Dan Leese and Doug Walker who purchased the majority interest of the brand from the Clines in 2005 and formed the Sonoma-based Axiom Wine Company. First introduced by Fred and Nancy Cline of Sonoma's Cline Cellars in 2002, today Red Truck and White Truck wines are being driven by wine industry veterans Dan Leese and Doug Walker who purchased the majority interest of the brand from the Clines in 2005 and formed the Sonoma-based Axiom Wine Company. |
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