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calyxThe collective term for the sepals of a flower, forming the outermost whorl of the perianth. It surrounds the other flower parts and protects them while in bud. In some flowers, for example, the catchflies Silene of the pink family, the sepals are fused along their sides, forming a sticky tubular calyx. 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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Monroe 28, Kennedy 7: Tailback Mario Calix scored two receiving touchdowns and returned a punt for a score for visiting Monroe of North Hills (3-4, 1-2. Committee for the Canonization of Matt Talbot, which met for the first time during the annual convention of Calix International, an association of Catholic recovering alcoholics. Calix today announced a joint marketing agreement (JMA) with Nortel following up on the highly successful strategic alliance put in place by the two companies three years ago. |
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