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The Akita (秋田, Akita, Japanese pronunciation:) is a Japanese dog breed of large size. Originating from the mountains of northern Japan, the Akita has a short double coat similar to that of many other northern spitz breeds.
In terms of biodiversity, the only comparable temperate deciduous forest regions in the world are in central China, Japan, and in the Caucasus Mountains.Both the Appalachians (along with the neighbouring Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests ecoregion) and central China contain relict habitats of an ancient forest that was once widespread over the Northern Hemisphere.
The island is the last inhabited island in Maryland that is not accessible by car (the Virginia portion of the island is not currently inhabited). Most of the islands are eroding due to tidal currents and sea level rise; a study conducted in 2008 by the DNR reported that Smith Island is expected to completely erode by 2100 if no action is taken ...
Commercial banana production in the United States is relatively limited in scale and economic impact. While Americans eat 26 pounds (12 kg) of bananas per person per year, the vast majority of the fruit is imported from other countries, chiefly Central and South America, where the US has previously occupied areas containing banana plantations, and controlled the importation of bananas via ...
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It is asserted that Galeola can grow as much as a yard (0.9 meters) in a day. [57] Mange-Mange (Lygodium articulatum) Endemic to North Island, New Zealand. Up to one hundred feet (thirty meters) in height. [58] "Climbs to the tops of forest trees" Bengal Clockvine Thunbergia grandiflora (Acanthaceae) South Asia: Up to 100 feet (30 meters). [59]
The only showing of "Vampires in Virginia" will be at the Byrd Theatre in Richmond on Saturday, November 16. The doors open at 1:45 p.m. for a 2:30 sharp showing. Tickets are $15 each and are only ...
The spot (Leiostomus xanthurus), also known commonly as the spot croaker, [1] Norfolk spot [2] and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas , and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill .