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[ "All four Galilean moons are bright enough that they could , if they were farther away from Jupiter , be seen without a telescope .", "All four Galilean moons are bright enough that they could , if they were farther away from Jupiter , be sighted from Earth without a telescope ." ]
[ "There will always be pockets of plants not found by herbivores .", "For example , spatial heterogeneity is maintained , which means there will always be pockets of plants not found by herbivores ." ]
[ "When an invasive herbivore or plant enters the system , the balance is thrown off and the diversity can change or even collapse .", "When an invasive herbivore or plant enters the system , the balance is thrown off and the diversity can collapse to a monotaxon system ." ]
[ "Eating a second plant type helps herbivoresâ populations stabilize .", "Eating a second prey type helps herbivoresâ populations stabilize ." ]
[ "When prey ( plants ) are numerous their predators ( herbivores ) increase in numbers , reducing the plant population , which in turn causes herbivore number to decline .", "When prey ( plants ) are numerous their predators ( herbivores ) increase in numbers , reducing the prey population , which in turn causes predator number to decline ." ]
[ "This is especially important role for specialist herbivores that feeds on one by one species of plant : it prevents these specialists from wiping out their food source .", "This stabilizing dynamic plays an especially important role for specialist herbivores that feed on one species of plant and prevents these specialists from wiping out their food source ." ]
[ "Dearborn is a city of the Detroit metropolitan area and Wayne County in the state of Michigan in the United States . Almost 98,000 people were living in Dearborn as of 2000 .", "Dearborn is among a small number of municipalities that owns property in other cities ( the 626 a Camp Dearborn in Milford , Michigan , 35 m from Dearborn ) and is possibly unique in holding property in another state ( the Dearborn Towers apartment complex in Clearwater , Florida ) ." ]
[ "Winona is a city in southeast Minnesota just west of the Mississippi River . Winona State University serves the region .", "Winona is a city in and the county seat of Winona County , in the U.S. State of Minnesota ." ]
[ "à le d'Yeu is a commune .", "à le d'Yeu is an island and commune just off the Vendà e coast of western France ." ]
[ "He was given job studying and reporting on manufacturing in different countries . In 1788 he became inspector-general of the industries of France .", "This attracted much attention , and ultimately led to his being employed in studying and reporting on manufactures in different countries , and in 1788 to his appointment as inspector-general of the manufactures of France ." ]
[ "Buffon 's Theory of the Earth interested him , and in 1753 he won a prize by writing an essay on the ancient connection between England and France .", "Buffon 's Theory of the Earth interested him , and in 1753 he successfully competed for a prize by writing an essay on the ancient connection between England and France ." ]
[ "He died in Paris in 1815 .", "He died in Paris ." ]
[ "In 1823 his son Anselme Gaà `` tan Desmarest published a new and better edition of his map .", "An enlarged and improved edition of his map of the volcanic region of Auvergne was published after his death , in 1823 , by his son Anselme Gaà `` tan Desmarest ( 1784-1838 ) , who was distinguished as a zoologist , and author of memoirs on recent and fossil crustaceans ." ]
[ "Nicolas Desmarest ( 16 September 1725 â `` 20 September 1815 ) was a French geologist .", "Nicolas Desmarest ( 16 September 1725 -- 20 September 1815 ) was a French geologist ." ]
[ "BÃ on is a commune .", "BÃ on is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France ." ]
[ "Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair ( 1954 ) from the United Arab Emirates is the chief executive of the publicly traded MashreqBank . His family 's most valuable holding is worth an estimated $ 8 billion .", "Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair ( born 1 July 1954 ) of the United Arab Emirates , is the Chief Executive Officer of the publicly traded Mashreq Bank , the family 's most valuable holding , worth an estimated $ 8 billion ." ]
[ "Gratz is a city of Kentucky in the United States .", "Gratz is a city in Owen County , Kentucky , United States ." ]
[ "Ruffieu is a commune .", "Ruffieu is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France ." ]
[ "In the spring of 1991 Hurricane Diana and Klaus had there names replace by Dolly and Kyle in 1996 .", "The World Meteorological Organization retired two names in the spring of 1991 : Diana and Klaus . They were replaced in the 1996 season by Dolly and Kyle ." ]
[ "The names that did not get used are marked in .", "Names that were not assigned are marked in ." ]
[ "The 1990 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 , 1990 , and lasted until November 30 , 1990 .", "It officially began on June 1 , 1990 , and lasted until November 30 , 1990 ." ]
[ "This is the names that were set aside for 1990 .", "The following names were used for named storms that formed in the north Atlantic in 1990 ." ]
[ "The 1990 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 , 1990 , and lasted until November 30 , 1990 . However storms can form outside these dates for example , Tropical Depression One form on May 25 .", "The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 , but activity in 1990 began five days earlier with the formation of Tropical Depression One on May 25 ." ]
[ "Skin , hair , scales , feathers and nails make up the integumentary system .", "The integumentary system ( From Latin integumentum , from integere ` to cover ' ; from in - + tegere ` to cover ' ) is the organ system that protects the body from damage , comprising the skin and its appendages ( including hair , scales , feathers , and nails ) ." ]
[ "They are very common in many hill forests and urban gardens .", "They are very common in hill forests and urban gardens within its range ." ]
[ "The Red-whiskered Bulbul ( Pycnonotus jocosus ) is a species of bird .", "The Red-whiskered Bulbul ( Pycnonotus jocosus ) is a passerine bird found in Asia ." ]
[ "It has been introduced in many tropical areas of the world .", "It has been introduced in many tropical areas of the world where populations have established themselves ." ]
[ "It feeds on fruits and small insects . Their calls are loud .", "It feeds on fruits and small insects and they conspicuously perch on trees and their calls are a loud three or four note call ." ]
[ "It is found mainly in tropical Asia .", "It is a resident frugivore found mainly in tropical Asia ." ]
[ "The Factbook provides a two - to three-page summary of the demographics , geography , communications , government , economy , and military of 272 countries , dependencies , and other areas in the world .", "It provides a two - to three-page summary of the demographics , geography , communications , government , economy , and military of 267 entities including U.S.-recognized countries , dependencies , and other areas in the world ." ]
[ "The World Factbook , also known as the CIA World Factbook , is a book that contains the Central Intelligence Agency 's information about the world 's countries .", "The World Factbook ( ISSN ; also known as the CIA World Factbook ) is a reference resource produced by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States with almanac-style information about the countries of the world ." ]
[ "Merrie Melodies is the name of a series of animated cartoons distributed by Warner Bros. .", "The last Merrie Melodies cartoon was also the last released by Warner Bros. . Cartoons as part of the original series begun in the 1930s ." ]
[ "The sister series to Warner 's Looney Tunes , Merrie Melodies were originally one-shot musical cartoon shorts before gradually featuring recurring characters .", "Because of the success of their Looney Tunes series , Warner Bros. decided to develop a new series of animated musical shorts called Merrie Melodies ." ]
[ "He is the earliest Greek poet who claims explicitly to be writing for future generations , creating `` fame that will reach all of Greece , and never die while the Greek kind of songs survives '' .", "He is the earliest Greek poet who claims explicitly to be writing for future generations , creating `` fame that will reach all of Greece , and never die while the Greek kind of songs survives . ''" ]
[ "Xenophanes of Colophon , c. 570 â `` c. 475 BC , was a Greek philosopher , poet , and social and religious critic .", "Xenophanes of Colophon ( Ancient Greek : ; c. 570 â `` c. 475 BC ) was a Greek philosopher , theologian , poet , and social and religious critic ." ]
[ "Xenophanes ' surviving writings display a skepticism that became more commonly expressed during the 4th century BC .", "Xenophanes ' surviving writings display a skepticism that became more commonly expressed during the fourth century ." ]
[ "He satirized the polytheistic beliefs of earlier Greek poets and of his own contemporaries . `` Homer and Hesiod '' one fragment states , `` have attributed to the gods all sorts of things that are matters of reproach and censure among men : theft , adultery , and mutual deception '' .", "He cleverly satirized the polytheistic beliefs of earlier Greek poets and of his own contemporaries : `` Homer and Hesiod '' one fragment states , `` have attributed to the gods all sorts of things that are matters of reproach and censure among men : theft , adultery , and mutual deception . ''" ]
[ "Sextus Empiricus reported that such ideas were savored by Christian apologists .", "Sextus Empiricus reported that such observations were appreciated by Christian apologists ." ]
[ "To judge from these , his poetry criticized and satirized a wide range of ideas . This included Homer and Hesiod , the belief in the pantheon of anthropomorphic gods and the Greeks ' veneration of athleticism .", "To judge from these , his elegiac and iambic poetry criticized and satirized a wide range of ideas , including Homer and Hesiod , the belief in the pantheon of anthropomorphic gods and the Greeks ' veneration of athleticism ." ]
[ "Our knowledge of his views comes from fragments of his poetry , surviving as quotations by later Greek writers .", "Knowledge of his views comes from fragments of his poetry , surviving as quotations by later Greek writers ." ]
[ "J. League Division 1 is a football league which is top division in Japan .", "The J. League Division 1 or J1 League is the top division of Japan Professional Football League and is the top professional association football league in Japan ." ]
[ "Daniel Grayling `` Dan '' Fogelberg ( August 13 , 1951 â `` December 16 , 2007 ) was an American singer , songwriter and multi-instrumentalist , whose music was inspired by sources as diverse as folk , pop , classical , jazz , and bluegrass music .", "Daniel Grayling `` Dan '' Fogelberg ( August 13 , 1951 â `` December 16 , 2007 ) was an American singer-songwriter , composer , and multi-instrumentalist , whose music was inspired by sources as diverse as folk , pop , rock , classical , jazz , and bluegrass music ." ]
[ "During most of the 20th century , troodontid fossils were few and scrappy and they have therefore been linked , at various times , with many dinosaurian lineages .", "During most of the 20th century , troodontid fossils were few and scrappy and they have therefore been allied , at various times , with many dinosaurian lineages ." ]
[ "Anatomical studies , particularly studies of the most primitive troodontids , like Sinovenator , demonstrate striking anatomical similarities with Archaeopteryx and primitive dromaeosaurs , and demonstrate that they are relatives . The clade is called ` Paraves ' .", "Anatomical studies , particularly studies of the most primitive troodontids , like Sinovenator , demonstrate striking anatomical similarities with Archaeopteryx and primitive dromaeosaurids , and demonstrate that they are relatives comprising a clade called Paraves ." ]
[ "She acted as Sue Ann Nivens in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and as Rose Nylund in the television sitcom The Golden Girls .", "She is best known to modern audiences for her television roles as Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls ." ]
[ "jpg thumb ( 471x600 ) px right Betty White ) ) Betty White is a comedian , author and actress . She was born January 17 , 1922 in Oak Park , Illinois .", "Betty White Ludden ( born January 17 , 1922 ) , better known as Betty White , is an American actress , comedian , author , and former game show host ." ]
[ "Fernando Rech ( born 13 March 1974 ) is a former Brazilian football player .", "Fernando Rech ( born March 13 , 1974 in Caxias do Sul , Brazil ) is a Brazilian former football ( soccer ) player ." ]
[ "The Devil 's food cake is an old fashioned chocolate cake made of chocolate or cocoa and baking powder . It is moist , soft , rich , and very good for keeping .", "Devil 's food cake is a moist , airy , rich chocolate layer cake ." ]
[ "The Devil 's Food Cake may also be called a Red velvet cake .", "A similar cake , the red velvet cake , is closely linked to a devil 's food cake , and in some turn of the century cookbooks the two names may have been interchangeable ." ]
[ "The Devil 's food cake is an old fashioned chocolate cake made of chocolate or cocoa and baking powder .", "Devil 's food cake is generally more moist and airy than other chocolate cakes , and often uses cocoa as opposed to chocolate for the flavor as well as coffee . The lack of melted chocolate and the addition of coffee is typically what distinguishes a ` devil 's food cake ' from a chocolate cake , though some recipes call for all , resulting in an even richer chocolate flavor ." ]
[ "The FSF maintains a list of `` high priority projects '' where the Foundation says that `` there is a vital need to draw the free software community 's attention '' .", "The FSF maintains a list of `` high priority projects '' to which the Foundation claims that `` there is a vital need to draw the free software community 's attention '' ." ]
[ "; The Free Software Directory : This is a listing of software packages which are free software .", "; The Free Software Directory : This is a listing of software packages which have been verified as free software ." ]
[ "The FSF holds the copyrights on many important pieces of the GNU system , such as the GCC .", "The FSF holds the copyrights on various essential pieces of the GNU system , such as GNU Compiler Collection ." ]
[ "As a copyright holder , it has the power to enforce the GNU General Public License ( GPL ) when copyright infringement occurs on that software .", "As copyright holder , it has exclusive authority to enforce the GNU General Public License ( GPL ) when copyright infringement occurs on that software ." ]
[ "The organization created the GNU operating system as an example of this .", "The organization developed the GNU operating system as an example of this ." ]
[ "The FSF says these projects are `` important because computer users are continually being seduced into using non-free software , because there is no adequate free replacement . ''", "The FSF considers these projects `` important because computer users are continually being seduced into using non-free software , because there is no adequate free replacement . ''" ]
[ "From its founding ( when it started ) until the 1990s , FSF 's funds were mostly used to employ software developers to write free software for the GNU Project .", "From its founding until the mid-1990s , FSF 's funds were mostly used to employ software developers to write free software for the GNU Project ." ]
[ "While other copyright holders of other software systems used the GPL as their license , FSF was the only organization to regularly assert its copyright interests on software licensed under the GPL until Harald Welte created gpl-violations .", "While other copyright holders of other software systems adopted the GPL as their license , FSF was the only organization to regularly assert its copyright interests on software so licensed until Harald Welte launched gpl-violations ." ]
[ "They sponsor also some free software projects that are deemed to be `` high-priority '' .", "They also sponsor some free software projects that are deemed to be `` high-priority '' ." ]
[ "The Free Software Foundation ( FSF ) is a non-profit corporation founded by Richard Stallman on 4 October 1985 to support the free software movement , a copyleft-based movement which tries to promote the universal freedom to distribute and modify computer software without restriction .", "The Free Software Foundation ( FSF ) is a non-profit corporation founded by Richard Stallman on 4 October 1985 to support the free software movement , a copyleft-based movement which aims to promote the universal freedom to create , distribute and modify computer software ." ]
[ "Defective by Design is an FSF campaign against DRM .", "Defective by Design is an FSF-initiated campaign against DRM ." ]
[ "; GNU licenses : The GNU General Public License ( GPL ) is a popular license for free software projects .", "; GNU licenses : The GNU General Public License ( GPL ) is a widely used license for free software projects ." ]
[ "The FSF was started in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , United States of America .", "The FSF is incorporated in Massachusetts , USA ." ]
[ "Each package entry contains 47 pieces of information such as the project 's homepage , developers and programming language .", "Each package entry contains 47 pieces of information such as the project 's homepage , developers , programming language , etc. ." ]
[ "In late 2001 , Bradley M. Kuhn ( then Executive Director ) , with the help of Moglen , David Turner , and Peter T. Brown , turned these efforts into FSF 's GPL Compliance Labs .", "In late 2001 , Bradley M. Kuhn ( then Executive Director ) , with the assistance of Moglen , David Turner , and Peter T. Brown , formalized these efforts into FSF 's GPL Compliance Labs ." ]
[ "; Campaigns : FSF sponsors a number of campaigns against what it thinks as dangers to software freedom , including software patents , digital rights management ( which the FSF has called `` digital restrictions management '' , as part of their effort to highlight their view that such technologies are `` designed to take away and limit your rights , '' ) and user interface copyright .", "; Political campaigns : FSF sponsors a number of campaigns against what it perceives as dangers to software freedom , including software patents , digital rights management ( which the FSF has re-termed `` digital restrictions management '' , as part of their effort to highlight their view that such technologies are `` designed to take away and limit your rights , '' ) and user interface copyright ." ]
[ "During 2003 and 2004 , FSF put a lot of advocacy effort into responding to the lawsuit and removing its negative impact on the adoption and promotion of free software .", "During 2003 and 2004 , FSF put substantial advocacy effort into responding to the lawsuit and quelling its negative impact on the adoption and promotion of free software ." ]
[ "In March 2003 , SCO filed suit against IBM alleging ( saying ) that IBM 's contributions to some free software , including FSF 's GNU , violated SCO 's rights .", "In March 2003 , SCO filed suit against IBM alleging that IBM 's contributions to various free software , including FSF 's GNU , violated SCO 's rights ." ]
[ "When Jolene became pregnant with Jack , she , in desperate need of money , had her embryo surgically removed and sold it to the highest bidder .", "When Jolene became pregnant with Jack , she ( in desperate need of money ) had her embryo surgically removed and sold it to the highest bidder ." ]
[ "A drawback of ADAM is that a user must take regular infusions or suffer mental and physical problems .", "A drawback of ADAM is that a user must take regular infusions or suffer mental and physical degeneration ." ]
[ "Frank Fontaine created charity organizations to support the underclass .", "Frank Fontaine established charity organizations to support the underclass ." ]
[ "Scientists also made ADAM , stem cells harvested from an unknown species of sea slug , which were discovered by Dr. Bridgette Tenenbaum to have the ability to heal damaged tissue and rewrite the human genome .", "One such advancement was ADAM , stem cells harvested from a previously unknown species of sea slug , which were discovered by Dr. Bridgette Tenenbaum to have the ability to regenerate damaged tissue and rewrite the human genome ." ]
[ "An Irishman named Atlas uses the service radio found in the bathysphere to help Jack in making his way to safety .", "An Irishman named Atlas uses the service radio found in the bathysphere to assist Jack in making his way to safety ." ]
[ "Tenenbaum narrates what occurred , angry Jack and his actions , voice thick with anger .", "Tenenbaum narrates what occurred , condemning Jack and his actions , voice thick with anger and contempt ." ]
[ "She had not realized it was Frank Fontaine who purchased the son , leading to her death by an angry Ryan .", "She had not realized it was Frank Fontaine who purchased the son , leading to her death by an enraged Ryan ." ]
[ "Ryan further reveals that , after purchasing Jack 's embryo , Fontaine made him to obey orders when he is told `` Would you kindly ... '' Jack was then sent to the surface when the war started to put him beyond Ryan 's reach .", "Ryan further reveals that , after purchasing Jack 's embryo , Fontaine designed him to obey orders that are preceded by the specific phrase `` Would you kindly ... '' . Jack was then sent to the surface when the war started to put him beyond Ryan 's reach ." ]
[ "BioShock is set during 1960 , in Rapture , a fictional underwater city .", "BioShock is set during 1960 , in Rapture , a fictional underwater dystopian city ." ]
[ "Eventually , after completing tasks like saving an artificial forest from dying and helping an insane artist build his sculpture , Jack confronts Ryan in his office , who is playing golf .", "Eventually , after completing tasks throughout Rapture ( like saving an artificial forest from dying and helping an insane artist build his sculpture ) , Jack confronts Ryan , who is casually playing golf in his office ." ]
[ "Fontaine , having been cornered , injects himself with huge amounts of ADAM and becomes an monster .", "Fontaine , having been cornered , injects himself with vast amounts of ADAM and becomes an inhuman monster ." ]
[ "Ryan reveals a truth that he has pieced together .", "Ryan reveals a truth that he has pieced together : Jack was actually born in Rapture just two years ago , genetically modified to mature rapidly ." ]
[ "When it becomes clear to Fontaine that he is losing control of Jack , Fontaine points out the fact that Tenenbaum has survived both World War II as a Holocaust victim and the battle in Rapture , hinting that she has a secret agenda of her own .", "When it becomes clear to Fontaine that he is losing control of Jack , Fontaine points out the peculiar fact that Tenenbaum has survived both World War II as a Holocaust victim and the battle in Rapture , insinuating that she has a secret agenda of her own ." ]
[ "Jack battles Fontaine , eventually beating and allowing the Little Sisters to take the ADAM from Fontaine , killing him .", "Jack battles Fontaine , eventually prevailing and allowing the Little Sisters to subdue and extract the ADAM from Fontaine , killing him ." ]
[ "His goal was to use his charity organizations to manipulate the poor .", "His motives were far from altruistic ; his ultimate goal was to use his charity organizations to manipulate the underclass ." ]
[ "Just as Jack and Atlas reach the bay where it is located , Ryan has it destroyed ; an angry Atlas asks Jack to kill Ryan .", "Just as Jack and Atlas reach the bay where it is located , Ryan has it destroyed ; an enraged Atlas asks Jack to kill Ryan ." ]
[ "When Jack awakens , Dr. Tenenbaum has already turned off the trigger phrase .", "Dr. Tenenbaum and her Little Sisters help Jack escape through the vent system , where he falls and loses consciousness . When Jack awakens , Dr. Tenenbaum has already deactivated some of his conditioned responses ( such as the trigger phrase itself ) and assists him in breaking the remaining ones , among them one that would have eventually stopped his heart ." ]
[ "He tried to overthrow Ryan , but the revolt was violently crushed and Fontaine was said to be dead .", "He tried to overthrow Ryan , but the revolt was violently crushed and Fontaine was reportedly killed ." ]
[ "After surfacing , Jack finds himself the only survivor of the crash , and swims to a nearby lighthouse on an island , where he finds a bathysphere which he uses to sink into the ocean and enter the city of Rapture .", "After surfacing , Jack finds himself the only survivor of the crash , and swims to a nearby towering lighthouse on an island , where he finds a bathysphere which he uses to descend into the ocean and enter the city of Rapture ." ]
[ "He also made a smuggling operation to supply citizens with forbidden items from the surface , such as religious material .", "He also established a smuggling operation to supply citizens with forbidden items from the surface , such as religious material ." ]
[ "The city was secretly built in 1946 on a mid-Atlantic seabed , using submarine volcanoes to give geothermal power .", "The city was secretly built in 1946 on a mid-Atlantic seabed , utilizing submarine volcanoes to provide geothermal power ." ]
[ "As the war hurt production and supply , every ADAM user in the city went violently insane .", "As the war disrupted production and supply , every ADAM user in the city eventually went violently insane ." ]
[ "Overhearing Atlas ' words , Dr. Tenenbaum intercepts Jack , and urges him to save the Little Sisters instead , giving him a plasmid that will displace the embedded sea slugs in each Sister .", "Overhearing Atlas ' words , Dr. Tenenbaum , the creator of the Little Sisters , intercepts Jack , and urges him to save the Little Sisters instead , giving him a plasmid that will displace the embedded sea slugs in each Sister ." ]
[ "Scientific progress grew in Rapture , leading to fast developments in engineering and biotechnology thanks in part to the brilliant scientists that Ryan brought to the city .", "Scientific progress flourished in Rapture , leading to rapid developments in engineering and biotechnology thanks in part to the brilliant scientists that Ryan brought to the city ." ]
[ "Ian Holland McCall ( born September 30 1964 in Dumfries , Scotland ) is a former Scottish footballer and currently the manager of First Division side Partick Thistle .", "Ian Holland McCall ( born 30 September 1964 , in Dumfries ) is a Scottish former footballer and is the manager of First Division side Partick Thistle ." ]
[ "The Grimsby & Immingham Electric Railway was an electric tramway network linking the township of Grimsby and the then village of Immingham in Lincolnshire .", "The Grimsby & Immingham Electric Railway was an electric tramway linking Grimsby with the port of Immingham in Lincolnshire , England ." ]
[ "It is probably best described by the American term `` Inter-Urban '' as it links the places in its title by a reserved way rather than through the streets .", "It is probably best described by the American term `` interurban '' as it ran on reserved track rather that through the streets ." ]
[ "Minnesota Thunder is a soccer club which plays in United States .", "The initial Thunder crest was a soccer ball with a thunderbolt crossing it followed by the text `` Minnesota Thunder . ''" ]
[ "58 people live in BoŠkov and it has 2,0825 km .", "BoŠkov has 58 inhabitants and 2,0825 km ." ]
[ "BoÅ kov is a small village near Herà lec in the HavlÃ Ä kÅ v Brod District , VysoÄ ina Region of the Czech Republic .", "BoÅ kov is small village near Herà lec in the HavlÃ Ä kÅ v Brod District , VysoÄ ina Region of the Czech Republic ." ]
[ "Klaus Allofs ( born 5 December , 1956 ) is a former German football player .", "Klaus Allofs ( born 5 December 1956 in DÃ 1\\/4 sseldorf ) is a retired German footballer , who played as a striker ." ]
[ "Vegetation can refer to a wide range of spatial scales .", "Perhaps the closest synonym is plant community , but vegetation can , and often does , refer to a wider range of spatial scales than that term does , including scales as large as the global ." ]