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There would perhaps have been little difficulty on this point if the distinction were kept in mind between that fear which is termed servilis, which touches will and heart, and that fear known as serviliter servilis, which though it makes man refrain from performing the sinful act, leaves the will to sin and the affection thereto.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913
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The rebels spread terror, what the Romans called terror servilis, the fear of slaves; the gentry surely demanded action.
The Spartacus War Barry Strauss 2009
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The rebels spread terror, what the Romans called terror servilis, the fear of slaves; the gentry surely demanded action.
The Spartacus War Barry Strauss 2009
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The rebels spread terror, what the Romans called terror servilis, the fear of slaves; the gentry surely demanded action.
The Spartacus War Barry Strauss 2009
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The rebels spread terror, what the Romans called terror servilis, the fear of slaves; the gentry surely demanded action.
The Spartacus War Barry Strauss 2009
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Correction to my last: P. servilis may be native to Australia as well.
Punctidae AYDIN 2008
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Paralaoma servilis is indeed an alien in North America and Europe, and South America, the Pacific islands, and no doubt elsewhere.
Punctidae AYDIN 2008
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PS On the taxonomy, I know servilis is the earlier name, but has an established usage claim ever been investigated and if not, would one have any chance to succeed?
Punctidae AYDIN 2008
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I'm aware that the Falkner et al work is the source of the demonstration that servilis has priority, but haven't tracked it down yet.
Punctidae AYDIN 2008
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The most thorough discussion I've seen of the taxonomic history of P. servilis/caputspinulae is in Falkner, Ripken, & Falkner 2002, Mollusques Continentaux de France.
Punctidae AYDIN 2008
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