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121sea horse — 1. any fish of the genus Hippocampus, of the pipefish family, having a prehensile tail, an elongated snout, and a head bent at right angles to the body. 2. a fabled marine animal with the foreparts of a horse and the hind parts of a fish. 3. a… …
122Scylla and Charybdis — In Greek mythology, two monsters that guarded the narrow passage through which Odysseus had to sail in his wanderings. These waters are now identified with the Strait of Messina. On one shore was Scylla, a monster with six snaky heads, who… …
123mental disorder — Any illness with a psychological origin, manifested either in symptoms of emotional distress or in abnormal behaviour. Most mental disorders can be broadly classified as either psychoses or neuroses (see neurosis; psychosis). Psychoses (e.g.,… …
124arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… …
125Southeast Asia, history of — Introduction history of the area from prehistoric times to the contemporary period. Early society and accomplishments Origins Knowledge of the early prehistory of Southeast Asia (Southeast Asia, history of) has undergone exceptionally …
126prehensile — Adapted for grasping or seizing [Butler, T.H.]. (Order Isopoda): Adapted for holding or clinging [Kensley and Schotte, 1989]. (Order Isopoda): Appendages (usually pereopods) adapted for holding or clinging, the dactyl is as long or longer than… …
127Dominican Anole — A male Dominican Anole in its typical perching position. North Caribbean ecotype (A. o. cabritensis). Coulibistrie, Dominica. Scientific classification …
128Drift and Mastery — Drift and Mastery: An Attempt to Diagnose the Current Unrest   Author(s) Walter Lippmann …
