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harlequin duck |
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harlequin duck n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a northern sea duck, Histrionicus histrionicus, the male of which has a blue and red plumage with black and white markings How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Among the most significant declines: Loon and scoter populations at oiled sites were 86 percent lower than expected and harlequin ducks 76 percent lower than expected. Indeed, he speculates, this contamination may explain why some key mussel consumers-such as otters, harlequin ducks, and certain shore birdscontinue to suffer unabated oil-related reproductive difficulties despite low concentrations of petroleum in their water and on their home beaches. |
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