specimen
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Some were uncovered during modern fieldwork in remote regions, while others came to light after researchers reexamined specimens that had been stored in Museum collections for decades.
From Science Daily
Southern pine is planted thick then thinned after a decade or so to make room for the best specimens to grow into two-by-fours and utility poles.
To reach these conclusions, the team compared the size and shape of the DAN5 face and teeth with fossils from the same geological age, as well as specimens that are older and younger.
From Science Daily
By analyzing DNA from historically collected specimens, the researchers uncovered even more complexity within the group.
From Science Daily
The delivery had no documentation about the origin of the specimens but did include a recipe on how to make soup with them.
From BBC
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