primitive
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One can understand why—there’s no footage of the subjects telling their own story about their alleged primitive upbringing when they first arrived in town.
"However, since the role of gels has been largely overlooked, we wanted to synthesize scattered studies into a cohesive narrative that puts primitive gels at the forefront of the discussion."
From Science Daily
It likely helped early proteins embed themselves into primitive membranes, offering insight into how the earliest cells may have operated.
From Science Daily
The camping guidebook referred to Magpie Island as a “primitive facility” which meant the hiking trails and campsites were cleared, but there was no water available and no picnic tables or fireplaces.
From Literature
Detailed analyses using micro-CT scans, shape measurements, and anatomical comparisons reveal a mix of primitive and more derived features.
From Science Daily
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