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furca [ˈfɜːkə] n pl -cae [-kiː] (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Zoology any forklike structure, esp in insects [Latin: fork] furcal adj 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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Excretory vesicle V-shaped filled with excretory granules, arms reaching pharynx level, opening on the inner side of each furca end. Naturam expellas furca, tamen usque recurret: You may drive out Nature with a pitchfork, yet she still will hurry back. However, it seems to be the case of - to torture Horace's celebrated tag - "Italiam expellas furca, tamen usque recurret," for his contributors subsequently acknowledge the centrality of Italy in transmitting the rhetorical tradition. |
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