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English translation: eighth mutation
| 13:43 Sep 11, 2007 |
| Japanese to English translations [PRO] Science - Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) / Entomology | |||||||
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|  Selected response from: Steven Smith United Kingdom Local time: 21:37 | ||||||
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| 2 +1 | the eighth fly |
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| 3 | eighth mutation |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1the eighth fly Explanation: Does this not just mean the eighth fly that was examined or whatever? -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2007-09-11 15:29:40 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I wonder if this is not a figment of the author's imagination. I have it on good authority that he is quite an unusual writer. Sorry I can't offer you a better explanation... Calum |
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eighth mutation Explanation: In the translation by E Dale Saunders, the sentence reads 'Of course the various types of flies are unbelievably numerous, and since all entomologists think pretty much alike, they have pursued their investigations into the eighth rare mutant found in Japan almost to completion." |
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