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atavismIn genetics, the reappearance of a characteristic not apparent in the immediately preceding generations; in psychology, the manifestation of primitive forms of behaviour. 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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In our day we have progressed to a point where such sentiments mark weakness and atavism. Perhaps some deeprooted atavism urges the wanderer back to lands which his ancestors left in the dim beginnings of history. What to you the friendship of Lop-Ear, the warm lure of the Swift One, the lust and the atavism of Red-Eye? |
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