gracilis
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of gracilis
1605–15; < New Latin; Latin: gracile
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Blue grama grass ‘Blonde Ambition’, Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The researchers focused on three fossilized Gerontoformica gracilis ants, preserved in amber from Myanmar.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 13, 2024
Like most other photosynthetic plants, E. gracilis also contains carotenoids -- natural substances with a wide variety of health benefits.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024
Interestingly, the researchers found that strong red-light irradiation at 605-660 nm triggered a reddening reaction in E. gracilis when cultured in bonito stock.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024
H. g. gracilis has a larger orbit than H. g. gulonella.
From Geographic Variation in the North American Cyprinid Fish, Hybopsis gracilis by Cross, Frank B.
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