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facies [′fā·shēz] (anatomy) Characteristic appearance of the face in association with a disease or abnormality. (ecology) The makeup or appearance of a community or species population. (geology) Any observable attribute or attributes of a rock or stratigraphic unit, such as overall appearance or composition, of one part of the rock or unit as contrasted with other parts of the same rock or unit. 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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Linnaeus said long ago, "Nescio quae facies laeta, glabra plantis Americanis" (I know not what there is of joyous and smooth in the aspect of American plants); and I think that in this country there are no, or at most very few, Africanae bestiae, African beasts, as the Romans called them, and that in this respect also it is peculiarly fitted for the habitation of man. |
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