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
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
To this end, the team ran a series of experiments on multiple batches of cultured E. gracilis.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024
From Thomomys talpoides oquirrhensis to the southeast, T. t. gracilis can be distinguished by: Total length and ear shorter.
From The Pocket Gophers (Genus Thomomys) of Utah, Vol. 1 No. 1 Kansas University Publications. by Durrant, Stephen D.
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