Insect-Borne Diseases / by Cupp, Johana, author 648344, Scoggins, Justa, author 648345

“…Human African trypanosomiasis, sleeping sickness, African lethargy, or Congo trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease of people and animals, caused by protozoa of the species Trypanosoma brucei and transmitted by the tsetse fly. The disease is endemic in some regions of sub-Saharan Africa, covering about 36 countries and 60 million people. …”
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Lemurs (Animal Diversity)/ by Seibert, Kathrin, author 648260

“…Lemurs are a clade of strepsirrhine primates endemic to the island of Madagascar. They are named after the lemures (ghosts or spirits) of Roman mythology due to the ghostly vocalizations, reflective eyes, and the nocturnal habits of some species. …”
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All About Pandemics (Epidemic of Infectious Disease) / by Lacroix, Victoria, author 648226

“…A pandemic (from Greek növ pan "all" + 8uoç demos "people") is an epidemic of infectious disease that is spreading through human populations across a large region; for instance a continent, or even worldwide. A widespread endemic disease that is stable in terms of how many people are getting sick from it is not a pandemic. …”
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Plant Genera (Biological Classification) / by Stiles, Sadye 648331

A Comprehensive Introduction to The Oligocene Epoch and Events / by Cole, Aileen, author 648866

“…I The start of the Oligocene is marked by a major extinction event, a faunal replacement of European with Asian fauna except for the endemic rodent and marsupial families called the Grande Coupure. …”
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Swine Flu & Bird Flu / by Pease, Daren, 648101, Winn, Jaquan, author 648103

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All About Birds / by Browne, Jaxon, author 648684

“…Wings are evolved forelimbs, and most bird species can fly, with some exceptions including ratites, penguins, and a number of diverse endemic island species. Birds also have unique digestive and respiratory systems that are highly adapted for flight. …”
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