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The scientists have given the cycle the name galactic fountain.

Communities are usually named after two or three predominant species or the type of vegetation or habitat.

A permanent name is assigned (or supplied) after the comet has passed perihelium.

These compounds take (этим соединениям присваивают) special names.

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