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- 1. (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often: "a rare genetic disorder" Similar Opposite
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2 days ago · The rare-earth elements (REE), also called the rare-earth metals or rare earths or, in context, rare-earth oxides, and sometimes the lanthanides (although scandium and yttrium, which do not belong to this series, are usually included as rare earths), are a set of 17 nearly indistinguishable lustrous silvery-white soft heavy metals.
4 days ago · Rare-earth element, any member of the group of chemical elements consisting of three elements in Group 3 (scandium [Sc], yttrium [Y], and lanthanum [La]) and the first extended row of elements below the main body of the periodic table (cerium [Ce] through lutetium [Lu]).
4 days ago · Endangered species, any species that is at risk of extinction because of a sudden rapid decrease in its population or a loss of its critical habitat. Previously, any species of plant or animal that was threatened with extinction could be called an endangered species.
5 days ago · 1. Endangered: A species that is close to extinct is known as endangered. This species has a relatively small population in the wild that is rapidly declining. A few examples of endemic species are the giant panda and the blue whale.
5 days ago · Nature. 14 Obscure Bat Species You Didn’t Know Existed. June 11, 2024. Bats are fascinating creatures, often misunderstood and underappreciated. Among them are some species that remain scarcely documented. This article delves into the lesser-known bats, shedding… Animals. 16 Types of Peppers from Mild to Ultra-Hot. June 11, 2024.
5 days ago · Critically endangered species, an endangered species that faces an extremely high risk of extinction in wild habitats, as defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is one of the most well-known objective assessment systems for.
5 days ago · most-valuable. adjective. designating the player judged to be the most important to the sport. “the most-valuable player award”. synonyms: important, of import. of great significance or value.
5 days ago · Pathways in Rare Disease: Being Rare Together Rare diseases affect approximately 300,000 patients worldwide. Yet, the journey to the right diagnosis may take an average 6 to 8 years with visits to multiple specialists and several misdiagnoses.
4 days ago · Parthenogenesis ( / ˌpɑːrθɪnoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs, - θɪnə -/; [1] [2] from the Greek παρθένος, parthénos, 'virgin' + γένεσις, génesis, 'creation' [3] ) is a natural form of asexual reproduction in which growth and development of an embryo occur directly from an egg, without need for fertilization.
3 days ago · 1. Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon : By far and away, the most popular bourbon in the line up is Rare Breed. Introduced in 1991, during the early days of the Small Batch era, Rare Breed is draws on some of the oldest whiskey used in a regular Turkey release.
