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Further study by National Systematics Lab scientist Abigail Reft identified the cells as spirocysts, which are unique to the Hexacorallia subgroup of cnidarians.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
“I am honored and could not be more excited to lead such a historic and storied program like the one at UCLA,” Reft said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2022
Reft, a former All-American libero at Hawaii, helped San Diego to its best season ever in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2022
“Here’s one with Mike Wallace,” said Ryan Reft, who specializes in modern United States history, as he sifted through a stack of photographs.
From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2018
Dark is the north: the Lord of Day To Yáma's south452 has turned away: And she—sad widow—shines no more, Reft of the bridal mark453 she wore.
From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)
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