Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In anatomy, a muscular slip, an inch in length, frequently found lying beneath the muscle that lifts the upper lip and the wing of the nose (levator labii superioris alæque nasi).
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Examples
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In contrast to the better-known Neomys species, N. anomalus is less well adapted for life in water, with a less well-developed tail keel and fewer fringes on the borders of its hind feet, and it differs in the shape of its lower jaw, in penis morphology, and in other characters from the other European Neomys species.
The first new European mammal in 100 years? You must be joking Darren Naish 2006
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In contrast to the better-known Neomys species, N. anomalus is less well adapted for life in water, with a less well-developed tail keel and fewer fringes on the borders of its hind feet, and it differs in the shape of its lower jaw, in penis morphology, and in other characters from the other European Neomys species.
Archive 2006-10-01 Darren Naish 2006
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Also to be noted is the largest snake on Hispaniola Island is the Alsophis anomalus, which is only found in two other areas with insular geography.
Enriquillo wetlands 2008
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Words in the NAS report like “limited”, “do not provide”, “only little information” “paucity of data” “not suitable for reconstructions” “recesses more extensive then the present” And only in one example of Quelcceya do they define temps anomalus within a time scale.
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The other species, _Hoplopsyllus anomalus_, is less abundant but still quite common.
Insects and Diseases A Popular Account of the Way in Which Insects may Spread or Cause some of our Common Diseases Rennie Wilbur Doane
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Several features differentiate the Overlook Spiny Pocket Mouse from the more common Heteromys anomalus, known as the Caribbean Spiny Pocket Mouse.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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In contrast, H. anomalus resides mostly in lowlands and lower elevations of the mountains of the region.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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In contrast, H. anomalus resides mostly in lowlands and lower elevations of the mountains of the region.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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In contrast, H. anomalus resides mostly in lowlands and lower elevations of the mountains of the region, said a CCNY release.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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H. catopterius has darker fur and lacks the distinctly rounded ears of H. anomalus.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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