on the surface
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Such environments could provide both chemical energy and protection from the harsh conditions on the surface.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
Her lab found a protein on the surface of zebrafish eggs which pointed to a lock-and-key mechanism for allowing the sperm in.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Even the most polite friendships on the surface can slowly rot from the inside out.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
Island manzanita and chamise, for example, develop deep root systems that can survive fires on the surface and resprout from the base.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The lot is nearly empty, the outer perimeter defined by people and animals, all running as far and as fast as they can, expanding and dispersing like a ring on the surface of a pond.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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