The nasal opening for the Eurasian species is triangular , unlike that of the North American race , which is square .
The nasal opening for North American species is triangular , unlike that of the Eurasian race , which is square .

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no

Depending on exact species , the Asian species include between , and weigh the smallest ungulates in the world .
Depending on exact species , the Asian species include between and the smallest animals in the world and weigh .

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yes

New York 's initial possession of parts of Maine ensured a close relationship with other New England colonies like Vermont and a continuing New England influence in the colony .
New York 's initial possession of parts of Maine ensured a close relationship with other New England colonies like Vermont and a continuing New England influence on the colony .

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yes

This was also the fifth series since the first to include a railroad consultant in the role as part of the production team with Sam Wilkinson .
This also marked the first series since the fifth to include a railway consultant as part of the production team , with Sam Wilkinson in the role .

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no