In apes the joint surface points in a different direction, so that the big toe can pull away from, and grasp against, the other toes to grip on to tree limbs.

而在猩猩的足部，内侧楔骨的关节面则指向相反方向，将大脚趾从其他脚趾边推开，以便于更好的抓握树干。

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It has been estimated that a single large rainforest or coniferous tree has an evaporative surface area roughly equal to a 40 acre lake.

据估计，单独一个大雨林或针叶林其蒸发面积大约相当于一个40英亩的湖泊。

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A carpet of moss covers a domed surface, providing a base for a tree stump, plants, grasses, trees and flowers including foxgloves.

苔藓类植物铺满了穹顶的表面，成为了树桩、各种绿植、青草乔木和毛地黄在内的花卉们的底色。

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Over the past month, the periodical cicadas of Brood XIII, native to the area, have crawled up roots, through the earth's surface and onto tree trunks everywhere, to moult and spread wings.

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Indeed, images of the dry, parched, arid, almost certainly lifeless surface of another planet lit up Twitter like a Christmas tree.

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Handmade from the tough bark of the Tara Wing-Celtis or Blue Sandalwood tree and rice straw, Xuan paper is known for its strong, smooth surface, its ability to absorb water and moisten ink, and fold repeatedly without breaking.

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