By using the «standard error of growth band», students will only fail to meet their target if their growth is statistically different from the growth norm. (edanalytics.org)
Because of the rapid growth rate of the snails, which are a widespread invasive species in India, moisture - sensitive oxygen isotope ratios in growth bands in the animals» shells preserve week - to - week rainfall rates, the researchers found. (eos.org)
Aquatic species are usually aged by counting annual growth bands deposited on hard parts in their bodies — like counting tree rings. (newscientist.com)