Zygostates
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Zygostates is a genus of orchids found in central to southern Brazil
. The word is from the Greek zygostates (weigher, balance) and refers to the projections from the base of the column which resemble a balance
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Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. The word is from the Greek zygostates (weigher, balance) and refers to the projections from the base of the column which resemble a balance
Weighing scale
A weighing scale is a measuring instrument for determining the weight or mass of an object. A spring scale measures weight by the distance a spring deflects under its load...
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