The white spur is cylindrical and curved upward , longer than the ovary .
The cylindrical spur is curved upwards and white , longer than the ovary .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Mike has a new partner called Mike ( Theo Stevenson ) , who has a son named Craig ( Jeremy Edwards ) , who is a nightmare .
Sharon has a new partner called Mike ( Theo Stevenson ) , who has a son called Craig ( Jeremy Edwards ) , who is a nightmare .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

This manages filter processing , creates the filter chain with the appropriate filters in the correct order and initiates processing .
This manages filter processing and creates the filter chain with the appropriate filters , in the correct order , and initiates processing .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The spokesman was Thomas Bain first , and later James David Edgar .
The Speaker was first James David Edgar , and later Thomas Bain .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no