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What is a lithofacies?
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What is a lithofacies?

1. n. [Geology] A mappable subdivision of a stratigraphic unit that can be distinguished by its facies or lithology—the texture, mineralogy, grain size, a...

Is Venetian a dead language?
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Is Venetian a dead language?

Venetian has also survived in the state of Veracruz, where other Italian migrants have settled since the late 19th century. The people of Chipilo preserve...

What are Autorhythmic cells?
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What are Autorhythmic cells?

Action potentials (electrical impulses) in the heart originate in specialized cardiac muscle cells, called autorhythmic cells. These cells are self‐excita...