Other examples of the unique fauna who inhabit this ecosystem are scaly-foot gastropod Crysomallon squamiferum, a species of snail with a foot reinforced by scales made of iron and organic materials, and the Pompeii Worm Alvinella pompejana, which is capable of withstanding temperatures up to 80 ° C ( 176 ° F ).

For example, even though consumers associated a distinct spring design for wind resistant road signs with a particular company, the spring design was not protectable for trade dress purposes because the springs served the function of withstanding heavy wind conditions.

Diomedes responded that it was part of Agamemnon's tasks as a leader to urge forward the Achaean soldiers, and that men of valour should have no problem withstanding such insults.

The wood is generally hard, tough and heavy, hornbeams particularly so ; several species were of significant importance in the past where very hard wood capable of withstanding heavy wear was required, such as for cartwheels, water wheels, cog wheels, tool handles, chopping boards and wooden pegs.

Barton was convinced that Beebe's design for a diving vessel would never be capable of withstanding the extreme pressure of the deep ocean, and with the help of a friend who arranged a meeting with Beebe, proposed an alternative design to him.

The top option was the Ram Air IV, which featured special header-like high-flow exhaust manifolds, high-flow cylinder heads, a specific high-rise aluminum intake manifold, larger Rochester QuadraJet four-barrel carburetor, high-lift / long-duration camshaft, plus various internal components capable of withstanding higher engine speeds and power output.

The wafer was also formulated to ensure that the chocolate coating was not too sweet for Chinese consumers and product could be shipped across the country --- withstanding the cold climate in the north and the hot, humid weather in the south.

Unknown to Superman, Doomsday had faced and beaten Darkseid in single combat, even after withstanding the full effect of Darkseid's fabled Omega Beams, and was laying waste to Apokolips.

Despite its ceremonial role, the Golden Gate was one of the stronger positions along the walls of the city, withstanding several attacks during the various sieges.

The underground 4-story bunker was capable of withstanding a near-hit from a nuclear explosion.

The concept was further expanded by Geoffrey Parker in Parker ( 1976 ) and Parker ( 1996 ) to cover the trace italienne capable of withstanding the new siege artillery, the growing Spanish army, and such naval innovations as capital ships firing broadsides.

After a tough fight during which it showed great resilience taking Pika's electric attacks to no effect, and withstanding a Double-Edge from Lax, it was eventually beaten when Misty arrived with her Gyarados, Gyara.

After withstanding several defeats at the hands of the Romans, the Cimbri retreated north with the cauldron to settle in Himmerland, where the vessel was found.

In this role, he was at the centre of the government's fight against extra-billing by doctors, an issue the government won after withstanding the province's first doctors ' strike.

Hilleary was considered a logical choice for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2002, withstanding a challenge from the party's moderate wing made by Jim Henry, former minority leader in the Tennessee House of Representatives and former mayor of Kingston.

LEDs were selected for their durability, energy efficiency, intensity, and ease of maintenance ; however, the sign was shut down for several months beginning in July 2010 to replace the LEDs with a newer version hopefully more capable of withstanding the winds and temperature extremes seen by the sign.

It was finished by 17 October, and was capable of withstanding 24-pound cannons.

It was a sodium cooled reactor capable of withstanding a loss of ( coolant ) flow without SCRAM and loss of heatsink without SCRAM.

He was actually able to hit Spider-Man with sufficient force to knock him flying and rip a metal lamp post in half, as well as withstanding razor sharp and explosive carrots fired at him by the White Rabbit as a test.

He helped to establish the feasibility of withstanding a miner ’ s strike, and when the detailed strategy defined by the Policy Unit was successfully followed, the foundation of the labour market reforms of the 1980s had been laid.

Following the Kiks. ádi victory, Tlingit Shaman Stoonookw ( confident that the Russians would soon return, and in force ) urged the Clan to construct a new fortification that was capable of withstanding cannon fire, and provided an ample water supply.

The sticky bomb was inevitably rather fragile and even a specially designed box could not fully meet the army's demanding requirements for withstanding rough handling without damage.

In 1639, 1644, and 1645, and remaining staunch to the royal cause not withstanding the penalty imposed on him by Charles I, he served in the Parliaments, and in 1639 he was reappointed as a Privy Councillor, likely because of his refusal to take the covenants.

Subwoofers are made up of one or more woofers in a loudspeaker enclosure capable of withstanding air pressure while resisting deformation.

Rule 4: In experimental philosophy we are to look upon propositions inferred by general induction from phenomena as accurately or very nearly true, not withstanding any contrary hypothesis that may be imagined, till such time as other phenomena occur, by which they may either be made more accurate, or liable to exceptions.

Robert Drews has recently suggested that use of this weapon amongst groups of Sharden and Philistine mercenaries made them capable of withstanding attacks by chariotry, making them valuable allies in warfare.

These helmets were made with earflaps on both sides and were capable of withstanding a ball traveling at up to 120 miles per hour.

A Czech hedgehog made to specifications could be constructed from any material capable of withstanding at least, while being at most high.

While no detailed proposals had yet been made to augment the New Orleans levee system to be capable of withstanding a category 4 or greater hurricane, in October 2004, the Corps of Engineers submitted a proposal to Congress requesting US $ 4 Million to fund a preliminary study for such a plan.

Most are cold-hardy, withstanding temperatures between − 25 ° C and − 40 ° C in winter, except for the evergreen species, which only tolerate temperatures down to about − 15 ° C.

The structural properties of colored glass promote withstanding mechanical shock, which allows for automated manufacturing.

The judgment ordered ( not withstanding any other punitive measures to be determined for damages on all counts ) the defendants within 30 days to post conspicuously in every place on the internet a retraction / corrective measure where their false statements have been posted.

New federal laws for 1973 demanded front bumpers capable of withstanding 5-mile-per-hour ( 8 km / h ) impacts with no damage to the body ( 5 mph rear bumpers became standard in 1974 ).

Due to having been designed for operation on a planet with higher gravity than Earth, the Chee possesses immense strength, speed and durability, capable of withstanding low-energy Dracon beam attacks and operating in the deep ocean.

Another popular arrangement where higher flow rates are required ( although for limited periods ) is to heat water in a pressure vessel capable of withstanding a hydrostatic pressure close to that of the incoming mains supply.

A building capable of withstanding the roughest weather for hundreds of years.

Jerry possesses surprising strength for his size, lifting items such as anvils with relative ease and withstanding considerable impacts with them.

Gut strings are the natural choice for many classical and baroque string players, and catgut strings are still most commonly preferred in concert-tension pedal / grand and some lever harps because they give a richer, darker sound as well as withstanding high tension within low alto, tenor, and high-bass ranges.

Not withstanding the December 1791 Treaty of Holston between Territorial Governor William Blount and most Cherokee tribes, settlers in the " Cumberland Region " ( especially around the Nashville area ) still feared for their lives, having come under increasing attacks from the Chickamauga and their allies to the south.

They can remain viable in the environment for years, withstanding heat and cold.

It is difficult with the physical pushing model to imagine eight men withstanding the pushing force of twenty-five opponents for a matter of seconds, let alone half the battle.

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At Manchester he scored 60 and 89, withstanding English bowling for eight and a half hours.

Fläkt Woods ran one of the fans continuously to self destruct, to prove their capability of withstanding temperatures of up to 400 ° C for one hour.