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Pteridosperms declined during the Mesozoic Era and had mostly disappeared by the end of the Cretaceous Period , though some pteridosperm-like plants seem to have survived into Eocene times , fossilized in Tasmania . | Pteridosperms declined during the Mesozoic Era and had mostly disappeared by the end of the Cretaceous , though some fossil pteridosperm-like plants seem to have survived into Eocene times in Tasmania . |
Initially it was still thought that they were `` transitional fossils '' intermediate between the ferns and cycads , and especially in the English-speaking world they were referred to as `` seed ferns '' or `` pteridosperms '' . | Initially it was still thought that they were intermediate between the ferns and cycads , and especially in the English-speaking world they were referred to as `` seed ferns '' or `` pteridosperms '' . |
The term Pteridospermatophyta ( or `` seed ferns '' ) refers to several distinct groups of extinct seed-bearing plants ( spermatophytes ) . | The term seed ferns ( Pteridospermatophyta ) are several distinct groups of extinct seed plants ( spermatophytes ) . |
Also , from a purely curatorial perspective the term pteridosperms is a useful shorthand for describing the fern-like fronds that were probably produced by seed plants , which are commonly found in many Palaeozoic and Mesozoic fossil floras . | Also , for curators or collectors , the term ` pteridosperm ' is a useful shorthand for describing fern-like fronds probably produced by seed plants , which are often found in Palaeozoic and Mesozoic fossil floras . |
In the context of modern phylogenetic models , the groups often referred to as pteridosperms appear to be liberally spread across a range of clades , and many palaeobotanists today would regard pteridosperms as little more than a paraphyletic ` grade-group ' with no common lineage . | They are spread across a range of clades and many palaeobotanists today would regard pteridosperms as little more than a paraphyletic ` grade-group ' . |
During the 20th century the concept of pteridosperms was expanded to include various Mesozoic groups of seed plants with fern-like fronds , such as the Corystospermales and Leptostrobales . | Later during the 20th century , the concept of pteridosperms was expanded to include various Mesozoic groups of seed plants with fern-like fronds . |
They flourished particularly during the Carboniferous and Permian periods . | The oldest fossil evidence of plants of this type is from Upper Devonian strata , and they flourished particularly during the Carboniferous and Permian periods . |
Shortly afterwards , the British palaeobotanists Frank Oliver and Dukinfield Henry Scott ( with the assistance of Oliver 's student at the time Marie Stopes ) made the critical discovery that some of these fronds ( genus Lyginopteris ) were associated with seeds ( genus Lagenostoma ) that had identical and very distinctive glandular hairs , and concluded that both fronds and seeds belonged to the same plant . | British palaeobotanists made the critical discovery that some of these fronds were associated with seeds , and concluded that the fronds and seeds belonged to the same plants . |
Some palaeobotanists also included seed plant groups with entire leaves such as the glossopterids ( Arberiales ) and Gigantopteridales , which was clearly stretching the concept . | Some palaeobotanists also included seed plant groups with entire leaves such as Glossopteris and its relatives , which was clearly stretching the concept . |
This is particularly useful for extinct seed plant groups whose systematic relationships remain speculative , as they can be classified as pteridosperms with no valid implications being made as to their systematic affinities . | This is particularly useful for extinct seed plant groups , whose relationships are unknown . |
In 1862 King Wilhelm I appointed Otto von Bismarck as Prime Minister of Prussia . | In 1862 Prussian King William I named Otto von Bismarck as the new Minister-President ( prime minister ) . |
In 1848 the liberals saw an opportunity when revolutions broke out across Europe . | In 1848 revolution came to Europe - the liberals had a chance . |
This was the area east of the mouth of the Vistula River , later sometimes called `` Prussia proper . '' | At that time , the Duchy of Prussia was only the area east of the mouth of the Vistula River . |
These western lands were to be of vital importance because they included the Ruhr Area , the center of Germany 's fledgling industrialisation , especially in the arms industry . | It was the new center of Germany 's industrialisation , and the home of the weapons industry . |
Anna , granddaughter of Albert I and daughter of Duke Albert Frederick ( reigned 1568-1618 ) , married her cousin Elector John Sigismund of Brandenburg . | In 1618 the new Duke of Prussia was the Elector John Sigismund of Brandenburg . |
When the Frankfurt Parliament offered Frederick William the crown of a united Germany , he refused on the grounds that he would not accept a crown from a revolutionary assembly without the sanction of Germany 's other monarchs . | The new Frankfurt Parliament wanted to give Frederick William the crown of all Germany , but he did not want it . |
It is located 55.5 kilometres ( 34.5 mi ) south-southeast of the center of Paris . | It is 55.5 kilometres ( 34.5 mi ) south-southeast of the center of Paris . |
The commune has the largest land area in the Île-de-France region ; it is the only one to cover a larger area than Paris itself . | The commune has the largest land area in the Île-de-France region . |
Fontainebleau is renowned for the large and scenic forest of Fontainebleau , a favorite weekend getaway for Parisians , as well as for the historical château de Fontainebleau , which once belonged to the kings of France . | Fontainebleau is known for the large and scenic Forest of Fontainebleau , a favorite weekend getaway for Parisians . |
Fontainebleau is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-et-Marne department , and it is the seat of the arrondissement of Fontainebleau . | Fontainebleau is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-et-Marne department . |
Fontainebleau , together with the neighbouring commune of Avon and three other smaller communes , form an urban area of 39,713 inhabitants ( according to the 2001 census ) . | Fontainebleau , together with the neighbouring commune of Avon , Seine-et-Marne and three other smaller communes , form an urban area of 36,713 people ( according to the 1999 census ) . |
Once inside a host , a virus 's sole purpose is to make as many copies of itself , and infect other host cells ; everything it does is to benefit its fitness and increase the number of its offspring . | Once inside a host , a virus 's main purpose is to make as many copies of itself , and infect other host cells ; everything it does is to benefit its fitness and increase the number of its offspring . |
A hole forms in the cell membrane , then the virus particle or its genetic contents are released into the host cell , where viral reproduction may commence . | A hole forms in the cell membrane , then the virus particle or its genetic contents are released into the host cell , where viral reproduction may start . |
It is only active when replicating within a host , using a hosts ' resources and food . | It is only active when reproducing within a host , using a hosts ' resources and food . |
After control is established and the environment is set for the virus to begin making copies of itself , replication occurs quickly by the million . | After control is taken by the virus and the environment is set for the virus to begin making copies of itself , replication occurs quickly . |
Usually viral infection occurs when a virus enters the host , either : It is usually only after a virus enters a host that it can gain access to possible susceptible cells . | Usually viral infections occur when a virus enters the host : It is usually only after a virus enters a host that it can gain access to cells in order to invade . |
The host cell is now no longer useful to the virus , therefore the cell often dies and the newly produced viruses must find a new host . | The cell is now no longer useful to the virus , therefore it must find a new host . |
To enter the cells , proteins on the surface of the virus interact with proteins of the cell . | In order to enter the cells , proteins found on the surface of the virus interact with proteins of the cell . |
Attachment , or adsorption , occurs between the viral particle and the host cell membrane . | Attachment , or adsorption , occurs between the viral part and the host cell membrane . |
Viruses are similar to living organisms , however there are differences . | Viruses are near the same to living organisms , however there are differences . |
One of the ways a virus can be seen as living is that a virus needs to replicate and create progeny . | One of the ways a virus can be seen as living is that a virus needs to make more of themselves . |
However , unlike organisms , a virus can not survive on its own . | A virus can not survive on its own . |
After a virus has made many copies of itself , it usually has exhausted the cell of its resources . | After a virus has made many copies of itself , it usually has used up the cell 's resources . |
For the virus to reproduce and thereby establish infection , it must enter cells of the host organism and use those cells ' materials . | In order for the virus to make copies and infect , it must enter cells of the host animal and use those cells ' materials . |
Permissibility determines the outcome of the infection . | Permissibility determines how the infection will progress . |
Some viruses can `` hide '' within a cell , either to evade the host cell defenses or immune system , or simply because it is not in the best interest of the virus to continually replicate . | Some viruses can `` hide '' inside another cell , either to defend itself against the host cell defenses or immune system , or because it is not in the best interest of the virus to make more copies at the time . |
The process by which virus progeny are released to find new hosts , is called shedding . | The process by viral copies are released to find new hosts , is called shedding . |
A virus is totally dependent on a host cell . | The viral life cycle is dependent on a host cell . |
But being civil should not be confused with being friendly or courteous , let alone charitable or credulous . | But being civil should not be confused with being friendly or courteous , let alone charitable . |
Users too often cite policies , like our policy against personal attacks and our policy against incivility , not to protect themselves from personal attacks , but to protect their edits from review . | Users sometimes tell people to read and use our policies , like our policy against personal attacks and our policy against incivility , not to protect themselves from personal attacks , but to protect their edits from review . |
A decision to go-ahead was given for a 10-lane scheme in 1998 and the # 148 million 'M 25 Jct 12 to 15 Widening ' contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty in 2003 . | A decision to go-ahead was given for a 10-lane scheme in 1998 , and the # 148 million 'M 25 Jct 12 to 15 Widening ' contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty in 2003 . |
This attracted fierce opposition from road protesters opposing the Newbury Bypass and other schemes and it was canceled shortly afterwards . | This attracted fierce opposition from road protesters opposing the Newbury Bypass and other schemes , and it was canceled shortly afterwards . |
In 1995 a contract was awarded to widen the section between junctions 8 and 10 from six to eight lanes for a cost of # 93.4 million and a Motorway Incident Detection and Automatic Signalling ( MIDAS ) system was introduced to the M25 from junction 10 to junction 15 at a cost of # 13.5 m in 1995 and then extended to junction 16 at a cost of # 11.7 m in 2002 . | In 1995 a contract was awarded to widen the section between junctions 8 and 10 from six to eight lanes for a cost of # 93.4 million and a ` Motorway Incident Detection and Automatic Signalling ' ( MIDAS ) system was introduced to the M25 from junction 10 to junction 15 at a cost of # 13.5 m in 1995 and then extended to junction 16 at a cost of # 11.7 m in 2002 . |
This consists of a distributed network of traffic and weather sensors , speed cameras and variable-speed signs that control traffic speeds with little human supervision , and has improved traffic flow slightly , and reduced the amount of start-stop driving . | This consists of a distributed network of traffic and weather sensors , speed cameras and variable-speed signs that control traffic speeds with little human supervision . |
Soon after the motorway opened in 1986 traffic levels exceeded maximum designed capacity and in 1990 the Secretary of State for Transport announced plans to widen the whole of the M25 to four lanes . | In 1990 the Secretary of State for Transport announced plans to widen the whole of the M25 to four lanes . |
The M25 motorway or London Orbital motorway is a 117-mile ( 188 km ) motorway that almost encircles Greater London , England , in the United Kingdom . | The M25 motorway , or London Orbital , is a 117-mile ( 188 km ) orbital motorway around Greater London . |
By 1993 the motorway that was designed for a maximum of 88,000 vehicles per day was carrying 200,000 , 15 % of UK motorway traffic volume was on the M25 and there were plans to add 6 lanes to the section from Junction 12 to 15 as well widening the rest of the motorway to 4 lanes In parts , particularly the western third this plans went ahead , given consistent congestion however again plans to widen further sections to eight lanes ( four each way ) were scaled back in 2009 in response to rising costs , which are reinstated in the agreed Highways Agency 2013-14 business plan . | 15 % of UK motorway traffic volume was on the M25 and there were plans to add 6 lanes to the section from Junction 12 to 15 as well widening the rest of the motorway to 4 lanes . |
Environmental groups objected to the decision to go ahead a scheme that would create the widest motorways in the UK without holding a public inquiry . | Environmental groups objected to the decision to go ahead without holding a public inquiry . |
It is one of the busiest of the British motorway network : 196,000 vehicles were recorded on a busy day near London Heathrow Airport in 2003 and the western half experienced an average daily flow of 147,000 vehicles in 2007 . | 196,000 vehicles were recorded in a single day near London Heathrow Airport . |
The Montreal Canadiens have won the Cup a record 24 times and are currently the last Canadian-based team in the NHL to win the cup after winning it in 1993 . | The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup 24 times , the most of any team . |
The Stanley Cup was not awarded in 1919 because of a Spanish flu epidemic , and in 2005 , as a consequence of the NHL lockout . | It was not awarded in 1919 , either , because of the influenza epidemic . |
The Stanley Cup ( French : La Coupe Stanley ) is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League ( NHL ) playoff winner after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals . | The Stanley Cup is a trophy given to the champions of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) every year . |
Like many territorial overlords of their day , its owners sought the peace of a rural idyll far removed from the pomp and circumstance of court . | Its owners sought the peace of a rural idyll far removed from the court . |
Bensheim is a town in the Bergstraße district in southern Hesse , Germany . | Bensheim is a city in Hesse , Germany . |
Cintas ' properties were claimed by the Castro government after the Cuban Revolution in 1959 , but Cintas , who died in 1957 , willed the Gettysburg Address to the American people , provided it would be kept at the White House , where it was transferred in 1959 . | But Cintas , who died in 1957 , had willed the Gettysburg Address to the American people , if it would be kept at the White House . |
Oscar Benjamin Cintas , ( 1887 in Sagua la Grande , Cuba - 1957 in New York City , N.Y. ) was a prominent sugar and railroad magnate who served as Cuba 's ambassador to the United States from 1932 until 1934 . | Oscar Benjamin Cintas , ( b. Sagua la Grande , Cuba , 1887 ; d. New York City , N.Y. 1957 ) was an important sugar and railroad magnate . |
Public space such as parks and beaches are essential venues for many recreational activities . | Public places such as parks and beaches are very important for many recreational activities . |
Tourism has recognized that many visitors are specifically attracted by recreational offerings . | Tourism profession has recognized long ago that many of their clients are specifically attracted by recreational offerings . |
A list of typical activities could be almost endless including most human activities , a few examples being reading , playing or listening to music , watching movies or TV , gardening , hunting , hobbies , sports , studies , and travel . | There are many different forms of recreation which are shaped by individual interests and by environment ; a few examples being reading , playing or listening to music , watching movies or TV , gardening , hunting , hobbies , sports , studies , and travel . |
A recent recipient was Michele Dougherty , who was awarded the medal `` for innovative use of magnetic field data that led to discovery of an atmosphere around one of Saturn 's moons and the way it revolutionised our view of the role of planetary moons in the Solar System '' . | The most recent winner was Michele Dougherty , who was awarded the medal `` for innovative use of magnetic field data that led to discovery of an atmosphere around one of Saturn 's moons and the way it revolutionised our view of the role of planetary moons in the Solar System '' . |
The medal has on occasion been awarded to multiple people at a time ; in 1938 it was won by John Cockcroft and Ernest Walton `` for their discovery that nuclei could be disintegrated by artificially produced bombarding particles '' , in 1981 by Peter Higgs and Tom Kibble `` for their international contributions about the spontaneous breaking of fundamental symmetries in elementary-particle theory '' , in 1982 by Drummond Matthews and Frederick Vine `` for their elucidation of the magnetic properties of the ocean floors which subsequently led to the plate tectonic hypothesis '' and in 1988 by Archibald Howie and M.J. Whelan `` for their contributions to the theory of electron diffraction and microscopy , and its application to the study of lattice defects in crystals '' . | The medal has on occasion been awarded to more than one person at once ; in 1938 it was won by John Cockcroft and Ernest Walton `` for their discovery that nuclei could be disintegrated by artificially produced bombarding particles '' , in 1981 by Peter Higgs , Thomas Walter and Tom W. B. Kibble `` for their international contributions about the spontaneous breaking of fundamental symmetries in elementary-particle theory '' , in 1982 by Drummond Matthews and Frederick Vine `` for their elucidation of the magnetic properties of the ocean floors which subsequently led to the plate tectonic hypothesis '' and in 1988 by Archibald Howie and M.J. Whelan `` for their contributions to the theory of electron diffraction and microscopy , and its application to the study of lattice defects in crystals '' . |
Unlike other Royal Society medals , the Hughes Medal has never been awarded to the same individual more than once . | Unlike other Royal Society medals , the Hughes Medal has never been awarded to the same person more than once . |
The medal was first awarded in 1902 to J. J. Thomson `` for his numerous contributions to electric science , especially in reference to the phenomena of electric discharge in gases '' , and has since been awarded 105 times . | The medal was first given to J. J. Thomson in 1902 `` for his numerous contributions to electric science , especially in reference to the phenomena of electric discharge in gases '' , and has been awarded 105 more times . |
The only year in which no medal was awarded was 1924 ; the Royal Society have not provided a reason for the lack of an award . | The only year that no medal was awarded was 1924 ; the Royal Society have not given a reason why . |
After graduating from secondary school , Kwok worked as a junior staff in King Fook Gold & Jewellery Co. . | After graduating from secondary school , Kwok worked at the King Fook Gold and Jewellery Co. . |
He won the Best Actor Award again at the 43rd Golden Horse Awards on 24 November 2006 for his role in the film After This Our Exile . | Aaron won the Best Actor Award again at the forty-third Golden Horse Awards on 24 November 2006 for his role in the movie After This Our Exile . |
Kwok became one of Hong Kong and Asia 's most prominent pop stars . | Aaron Kwok is one of Hong Kong and Asia 's most important pop stars . |
Jackie Chan first accomplished this back in the 1992-3 . | Jackie Chan first achieved this back in the 1990s . |
In 1984 at the age of 19 , Kwok joined a dancer training course at TVB , where his talent for dancing was immediately recognized . | In 1984 , Aaron Kwok joined a dancer training course at HK-TVB , where his talent for dancing was shown . |
His father , who owns a small gold retail store , desired that he gain experience in the business with the view of eventually handing the family business over to him . | His father , who owns a gold retail store , wanted him to gain experience in the business and eventually taking over the family business . |
At the Taiwan 's 42nd Golden Horse Awards ceremony on 13 November 2005 , Kwok was the surprise winner of Best Leading Actor award for his role in the film Divergence . | At the Taiwan 's forty-second Golden Horse Awards ceremony on 13 November 2005 , Kwok won Best Leading Actor award for his role in the movie Divergence . |
It was Kwok 's first Golden Horse nomination and beat veteran Hong Kong star Tony Leung Ka-fai to win the honor . | It was Kwok 's first Golden Horse nomination and beat veteran Hong Kong star Tony Leung to win the honor . |
He became only the second actor in the history of the Golden Horse Awards to win the Best Actor Award consecutively . | He became the second actor in the history of the Golden Horse Awards to win the Best Actor Award year after year . |
In 1987 he was transferred to the acting department of the talent training course and became a TV actor , where he played minor parts in TVB dramas . | He was transferred to the acting department of the talent training course and became a TV actor , where he played a few roles in Chinese television drama shows . |
Kwok then performed in music videos and variety shows for other singers . | There , Kwok performed in PVs and a variety of TV shows . |
Aaron Kwok Fu-shing ( born 26 October 1965 ) is a Hong Kong singer , dancer , and actor . | Aaron Kwok is a popular Hong Kong singer and movie actor . |
It is situated on the banks of Cooper Creek in the state 's Channel Country , and surrounded by the Strzelecki , Tirari and Sturt Stony Deserts . | It is on the banks of Cooper Creek in the state 's Channel Country , and surrounded by the Strzelecki , Tirari and Sturt Stony Deserts . |
Commencing 7 April 1889 , a Royal Mail coach ran fortnightly from Farina , operated by merchants Davey and Pilkington . | From 7 April 1889 , a Royal Mail coach ran fortnightly from Farina , operated by merchants Davey and Pilkington . |
In 1994 the Elizabeth Symon Nursing Home was restored by Dick Smith and Australian Geographic and used as an interpretive center for South Australian Parks and Wildlife . | In 1994 the Elizabeth Symon Nursing Home was restored by Dick Smith and Australian Geographic and used as a visitor center for South Australian Parks and Wildlife . |
The town common , on the banks of the Cooper , is popular with campers , as is the town 's public coin-in-slot toilet and shower facility . | The town common , on the banks of the Cooper , is popular with campers , as are the town 's public coin-in-slot toilets and showers . |
In 1928 the Australian Inland Mission ( a part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia ) built a hospital here , the Elizabeth Symon Nursing Home . | In 1928 the Australian Inland Mission built a hospital here , the Elizabeth Symon Nursing Home . |
The Victorian Contingent Party under Alfred Howitt was sent by the Victorian government to establish the fate of the expedition . | The Victorian Contingent Party under Alfred Howitt was sent by the Victorian government to find the expedition . |
Severe drought and poor access to the settlement resulted in the closure of the hotel and the hospital . | Severe drought and poor access to the settlement resulted in the hotel and hospital closing . |
It is situated within Innamincka Regional Reserve . | It is within Innamincka Regional Reserve . |
Howitt found the remains of both leaders , Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills and buried them close to where the town is located today . | Howitt found the remains of both leaders , Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills and buried them close to the site of Innamincka . |
Today it is possible to visit the locations of Wills ' grave and King 's site on Cooper Creek downstream of Innamincka , and Burke 's grave , Howitt 's camp and the Dig Tree on Cooper Creek upstream of Innamincka . | Burke 's grave , Howitt 's camp and the Dig Tree are on Cooper Creek upstream of Innamincka . |
Hopetoun was named after the Governor of Victoria , the Earl of Hopetoun but it was never popular with locals . | The town was first named Hopetoun after the Governor of Victoria , the Earl of Hopetoun but it was never popular with locals . |
In 1882 a police camp was set up that allowed a small settlement to develop . | In 1882 a police camp was set up and a small settlement followed . |
The town was never very large , but had a hotel , a store and a police station which , until Federation in 1901 , acted as the customs post for collecting duties on cattle brought overland from Queensland into South Australia . | Until 1901 the police station was also the customs post for collecting duties on cattle brought overland from Queensland into South Australia . |
He also found the sole survivor , John King living amongst and cared for by the Yandruwandha aboriginals , and returned him to Melbourne . | King was living with and being cared for by the Yandruwandha aboriginals . |
A monument to Sturt and Burke and Wills was erected in Innamincka in 1944 . | A monument to Sturt , Burke and Wills was built in Innamincka in 1944 . |
There was a depot at the Dig Tree from 6 December 1860 to 21 April 1861 . | Members of the expedition camped at the Dig Tree from 6 December 1860 to 21 April 1861 . |
He established a depot camp at Cullyamurra Waterhole before exhuming the bodies of Burke and Wills and transporting them to Melbourne for a State Funeral . | He set up a depot camp at Cullyamurra Waterhole before digging up the bodies of Burke and Wills and taking them to Melbourne for a State Funeral . |
They established a Depot Camp on Cooper Creek at Camp LXV , ( their sixty-fifth camp since leaving Melbourne ) , at a place now called The Dig Tree . | They set up a camp on Cooper Creek at Camp LXV , their 65th camp since leaving Melbourne . |
Increased tourism and discovery of gas and oil reserves in the late 1960s led to the formation of Cooper Creek Hotel Motel Pty Ltd , who opened a hotel , a store and accommodation in the abandoned town . | The company opened a hotel , a store and accommodation in the abandoned town . |
On 14 February 2002 , the then-Emir of Bahrain , Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa , declared Bahrain a kingdom and proclaimed himself the first king . | On 14 February 2002 , the then-Emir of Bahrain , Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa , said Bahrain was a kingdom . |
Between 1783 and 1971 , the Bahraini monarch held the title of Hakim , and , from 1971 until 2002 , the title of Emir . | Between 1783 and 1971 , the Bahraini monarch held the title of Hakim . |
The King of Bahrain ( Arabic : ملك البحرين ) is the monarch and head of state of Bahrain . | The King of Bahrain is the monarch and head of state of Bahrain . |
The Arabic title of the Emir , as transliterated , was Amir dawlat al-Bahrayn ( English : Prince of the State of Bahrain ) . | The Arabic title of the Emir was Amir dawlat al-Bahrayn . |
The Arabic title of the Hakim , as transliterated , was Hakim al-Bahrayn ( English : Lord of Bahrain ) . | The Arabic title of the Hakim was Hakim al-Bahrayn . |
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