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feline anatomy
noses.
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[/b] without the dip and nostrils, the nose looks a bit like an upside-down piece of cheese -- a gentle curve on the stop with straighter sides down to the bottom of the nose. there is a downward dip in the centre of the top. the nostrils are slightly indented on the bottom of the opening, and on the top there is a small 'c' shape inward. natural colours are a creamy mix between brown and pink; black; a gentle, light (but not hot) pink with creamy hues; grey; an orange-brown; and brown. they tend to match the cat's coat -- for example, a black cat would likely have a black nose while a blue russian would likely have a grey one. eyes. the shape is usually pretty circular with slight oval hints. there is always an area of skin just around the eye, and it tends to be the same sort of pink (though sometimes lighter) as the area just below a human's eye. (if you don't know what area i'm talking about, walk up to a mirror and pull down your lower eyelid. the part above the eyelashes is the area i'm referring to.) there is always another bit of skin in the bottom corner of the eye, closest to the nose. small cats, like the ones on this site, have slits for pupils. the lighter it is, the more oval they become. the whites of a cat's eyes are hardly visible, as the irises are so large. at most, they're slightly visible on the outer top corner of the eye and tend to be slightly bloodshot. cats' eyes are usually green, amber/brown/orange, blue, or yellow. they tend to have flecks of colours that accentuate the main colour -- for example, green may have gold while blue has lavender. eyes are never one solid colour and usually have unusual hues as accents. colours tend to go with a cat's fur, as well. black cats usually have yellow, gold, or green eyes. there rarely naturally, if ever, have blue ones. white cats usually have yellow or green eyes, which seems surprising when contrasted with the abundance of blue eyes. they are, realistically, fairly rare. the white cats with blue eyes are more likely to be blind or deaf. white cats also have odd eyes, where one eye is different from the other. though all cats can have this, it's most abundant in white ones. if one of these eyes is blue, then it's common for the condition of blindness or deafness is often only on the same side as the blue eye. orange cats usually have green, yellow, or bronze eyes. pointed cats (such as siamese or tonkinese) almost always have blue eyes, though some also have turquoise/bluegreen or any of the other natural colours. grey tabbies tend to have blue eyes, but that is not the rule. other cats usually have any other natural colours. cats' eyes are never overly saturated or purely unnatural. gradient style colours (such as when yellow fades to orange) are also impossible. solid colours, as mentioned before, don't happen -- cat eyes have many different shades and hues. muzzles. the overall outline is three circles making an inverted triangle. the top two are larger and the smaller one is in the bottom middle of the others. the nose rests just between the top two and makes a 'Y' shape going down, with a sideways parenthesis-like shape facing downward at the bottom of the 'Y'. the upper lips have plenty of whiskers and the chin often has tufts of fur. for whiskers, they always taper (come to a point at the end) and fan outward from the face. legs. front legs look rigid. when standing, they're overall straight with a soft elbow before connecting with the body. imagine the bones beneath the leg, and you can understand this build a bit more. muscles layer on top of this, however, so it adds a bit more flesh and life. regarding the 'dewclaw' or thumb placement; it is adjacent to the first inner toe. too high or too low makes the cat look unbalanced. they're only on the front paws. onto the hind legs. they need to look powerful and muscular, no matter how thin your cat is. looking at the skeletal system, you can notice that there is an extreme bend from the back of the paw to the knee. muscles fill the space between the back of the paw and the hip. this makes up the rear. cats aren't built to run, moreso, so their hind legs are built in a way more adept for things like stalking. though their ankles are lower than their knees, they are perpendicular. hip bones are, surprisingly, very narrow, so most bones lie closer to the body. if you look at any cat, you notice that the toes are the only things really touching the ground -- the rest of the leg curves up. it's always like this. note that thighs aren't straight, they don't sag down, and they're not extremely thin. avoid these mistakes. paws. most cats only have five toes per paw, including the dewclaw on front paws. they don't jut up like they do in the lion king, if you look up images from that movie. they're also not flat and just seem connected to the paw with no real shape save for fat. cats also don't always have their claws out, so consider that. toes are generally gentle and soft, not sharp and spiked. chest. not too wide or squared, they tend to be rounder. they're also thin, but not so much so it looks square and ugly. look at references if you must, because this is harder to describe. proportions. the body is equal to about four or five head-lengths of the cat long. the tail is about one head-length shorter than the body. 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cat breeds
abyssinian. ruddy, red, blue, and fawn coloured cats. they have ticked, richly coloured tabby coats without markings on their legs, tail, or neck, but with dramatic facial markings. they're lithe and graceful. the personality often associated with them is one of an active, intelligent, and loving cat. they are loyal and bring life to the clan.
american bobtail. a spotted or ticked brown tabby pattern is dominant, though all colours and patterns have been found. with a wedge-shaped head and high cheekbones, these cats have large oval-almond shaped eyes, a brawny and athletic body, heavy boning, and short tails no longer than six inches. they are described as playful, patient, and attentive.
american curl. not much information is known about these cats, but they can come in any natural colour. their ears curl backward, hence their name.
american shorthair. these cats come in pretty much any natural colour. they show symmetry in their coats and she-cats tend to be smaller than toms. longer than they are tall, they have full cheeks and open expressions. eyes are medium to large in size and are mostly round with an almond-like curve at the top. their personalities range from sociable and affectionate to quiet and sedate. they spread their love freely.
american wirehair. they come in all natural colours and patterns, save for those showing evidence of hybridisation. they have a medium, well-muscled build with a harsh and springy coat. hairs are crimped, hooked, and bent, including the hair inside the ears and the whiskers. cheekbones are prominent. loving and clan-oriented, they like to be in the middle of everything that the clan does.
balinese. similar to the siamese, the traditional colours of these cats include seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac points. red, cream, lynx, and parti-colour points are occasionally considered javanese instead of balinese. they have a long, tubular body and a wedge-shaped head with semi-long fur. the head has a flat profile and flared ears. balinese cats are extremely intelligent and affectionate.
bengal. brown tabby, seal lynx point, seal sepia tabby and seal mink tabby, spotted, and marble patterns are most common in these cats. sleek and muscular with a wedge head that is longer than it is wide, bengal cats also have broad noses and large, oval eyes. they are known as confident, alert, curious, intelligent, and friendly cats, who are also fairly social.
birman. seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac point cats, birmans also have non-traditional red, tortie, and lynx coats. with silky, medium-to-long coats, they are medium in size with sweet, rounded, brilliant blue eyes and a firm chin. they are friendly and affectionate.
bombay. jet black, bombays are sinuous and sensual. though they are surprisingly heavy, it's because of their solid muscles and long body. kittens are occasionally sable, rather than black. the coat is close the the muscle and feels like satin, along with holding a high sheen like leather. the head is rounded. these cats are seen as smart and agile.
british shorthair. commonly blue-grey, but have almost any natural colour and pattern. there are often copper eyes with them. compact, well-balanced, they have rounded features and a short, plush, resilient coat. they're even-tempered, loyal, and quiet supervisors.
burmese. sable, champagne, blue, or platinum coloured, burmese cats are medium-sized with surprising weight and a glossy, short, close coat. with a rounded head and large, expressive and often golden eyes, their sweet expressions often dominate their appearances. these cats are loving, intelligent, and curious.
chartreux. from ash to slate, these french cats can be any shade of blue-grey and have some silver. they have a broad chest and fine-boned legs, plus powerful jaws and pronounced cheeks. blue-grey is the only acceptable colour for this cat, though the shades can vary greatly. eyes are often orange. they're usually a bit rebellious, but friendly and intelligent while still displaying favouritism.
chausie. brown ticked tabbies with golden coats, the colours can range from tawny and mouse grey to a deep yellow brown, to solid black and silvery black, to light tan and all back again. they have a lean, agile physique and are very athletic. tall, leggy, and long-bodied, they are medium sized with a wedge-shaped head and square muzzle. these felines were built for running and have long tails. large, they can weigh twenty pounds and still remain lanky. small tufts of hair at the tips of their ears add a nice, wild look.
colourpoint shorthair. most colours, as long as they are pointed like the siamese, are acceptable with this breed. elegant cats, they have a triangle for a head and almost appear mouselike. they have a straight profile and sometimes look haughty. though they look fragile, they have long, fine legs and a long, tube-shaped body that add to their strength. quirky and sensitive, these cats love attention.
cornish rex. these cats come in pretty much any natural colour. they are known for their soft, curly, wavy fur, as well as their curled whiskers.
devon rex. with delicate, short, and curly coats, these friendly and comical cats have a personality to match their charming appearance.
egyptian mau. silver, bronze, smoke, black, and blue are the typical colours of the mau. they are the only naturally occurring spotted domestic cat and, though the spots are large and small, they are randomly placed and distinct. they have the traditional tabby 'M' on their forehead and mascara lines from the eyes to the cheeks. legs and tail have multiple bars and rings, plus one necklace around the chest. eyes tend to be green. they are loyal and smart, while shy with strangers.
euro burmese. brown, chocolate, blue, lilac, red, cream, and many more, these burmese cats come in many colours. they are elegant and highly intelligent and affectionate.
exotic shorthair. these shorthairs come in a huge collection of colours. they are similar to the person physically, while livelier and more inquisitive while still gentle.
havana brown. pure brown, the only two colours considered to be this breed are chocolate and lilac. they have medium short fur glowing with reddish highlights. their muzzle appears to be added to the skull, instead of flowing from it, and they have brown whiskers to match their coat. muscular, these cats and firm and strong. they are social, affectionate, and intelligent.
highlander. the highlander has spotted patterns in a range of colours and points. it has a wild appearance, a spotted coat, and gently curled ears. they are intelligent, inquisitive, and emotionally strong and forgiving.
himalayan. wearing shades of white to fawn, these cats have point colours in the mask and plenty of highlights. they have a long, luxurious coat, cobby body, and general features of a persian. they tend to have blue eyes and are often easygoing, quiet, gentle, and playfully affectionate.
japanese bobtail. although the most popular markings of these cats involve calico-like colours and some black and white, a wide variety of colours and patterns can be classified as this breed. lean and muscular, they have long, slender legs and tails no longer than three inches. the coat can be short, soft and silky or semi-long with a neck ruff. these cats are often considered playful and social.
javanese. similar to a turkish van, this breed has red and cream point colours as well as lynx and tortie point patterns.
korat. their short, close-lying coat of a grey colour has some silver tips to add a beautiful effect. they are muscular but compact and hold a broader chest, as long as a heart-shaped head. oversized eyes tend to be green. these cats are very opinionated, faithful, demanding, but sensitive to their surroundings.
kurilian bobtail. this cat comes in a rainbow of colours with solid and tabby patterns, as long as there is white combined. there is also often silver with it. it has a small bobbed tail and a wild appearance, with a muscular, compact body and walnut shaped eyes. they are intelligent, independent, active, gentle, and devoted.
laperm. these cats come in all natural colours and coat patterns. they have large, expressive eyes, curly fur, whiskers, and eyebrows, and both long and short hair. sometimes, the coat is merely wavy, while others it grows in tight ringlets. the place with the tightest curls are on the underbelly and beneath the chin. they often have a curly, plumed tail and their coat is overall soft. kittens tend to be born hairless or with straight hair that grows into curls.
maine coon. a brown and white or just plain brown tabby, these cats can come in any naturally hue but chocolate or lavender and have every pattern but pointed or ticked tabby ones. they are known for their large size, shaggy coat, and bushy long tail with lynx tips on their ears. they're often called gentle, easy-going, affectionate, and social.
manx. this breed comes in all colours and patterns, save for colour points. they are powerfully built with a deep, broad chest, an arc for a back, and a tailless body. they are lively, entertaining, and inquisitive, and have a knack for collecting small objects. their voices tend to be softer.
munchkin. these cats do not occur naturally; they came out of a mutation and as such are highly valued and not released into the forest.
norwegian forest cat. every natural colour and pattern is accepted. if the cat turns out as a tabby, the pattern is well-marked and even. large and robust, these cats have an outer coat of silky fur. the tail is plumed and expressive. this breed has heavily muscled hind legs and brown tabby and white are the most common colours. they enjoy having someone near them at all times and develop extreme loyalty, as well as expressing intelligence and curiosity.
ocicat. these follow the main coat colours of the abyssinian, siamese, and american shorthairs mixed -- with tawny, cinnamon, blue, fawn, chocolate, and lavender main colours, they lie over a silver background. they are large and athletic, much like the ocelot that it mimics. the fur is short and has a satin sheen. they have tabby patterns. they're intelligent and adaptable, as well as friendly.
oriental longhair. any natural colour, these cats have a semi-longhair coat.
oriental shorthair. generally solid or tabby-patterned, the oriental shorthair comes in a variety of colours. they are graceful, sinuous, and have a long, muscular body. slim legs and tail must also be long. eye colours tend to be green. they are playful, intelligent, loyal, curious, and talkative.
persian. persians can come in a very wide variety of colours. they are short, heavy boned, and have a round head with large eyes and a short nose. they're also easygoing.
peterbald. they come in any natural colours. they have long, slender frames, large ears, and a muscular body. this breed tends to have curious, loving cats filled with graceful athleticism.
pixie-bob. light to medium shades of brown with a random buckshot pattern are preferred, though the colours can change during the seasons. eyes are often gold, brown, or green. they have pear-shaped heads and rounded ears with lynx tips. they have deep, powerful flanks, and a well-developed chest. they also have a tail no longer than six inches. they are known for their loyalty, trainability, and courage. they also adore the water.
ragamuffin. coming in every natural colour and pattern, the ragamuffin is large, heavy-boned, and muscular with a thick coat and large eyes. they're easy going and adaptable.
ragdoll. seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac are the colours most classified under this breed. they have three colour patters; colour point, mitted, and bi-colour. any pointed colours are acceptable. they're well-balanced with broad heads and a large frame. ragdolls are easygoing and loving.
russian blue. these blue-coated cats have a lightly silver-tipped coat, often giving them the look of being frosted with powdered sugar. they tend to have large, round, and green eyes. though they detest noise, confusion, change, and surprise, they are very curious and attentive.
savannah. solid black, black smoke, and spotted tabby are the coats accepted as this breed. they have long necks, legs, and ears, and mimic the serval. they are confident, interactive, and curiously mischievous.
scottish fold. longhair and shorthair varieties come in a number of colours and patterns. they have small ears folded forward and downward, leaving the eyes to be the most noticeable feature. they are sweet-tempered, attentive, and devoted.
selkirk rex. these cats come in almost every natural colour. the shorthair coat has loose, random curls, while the longhair has waves -- almost ringlets. they are heavily boned and have a distinctive, broad muzzle. they also have curly whiskers to accentuate their curly fur. they have sweet disposition, are playful without being wild, and are loving without being demanding.
siamese. their base colour is always lighter, such as pale fawn. any points are accepted. they have a long, tubular body with fine legs and a long tail. their coats can be thick and they often have sapphire eyes set at a slant. they're intelligent, social, and extremely vocal.
siberian. all colours are considered to be this breed. they have a medium to large size with semi-long to long hair. muscular and heavy boned, they have great strength. they are warm, friendly, and fearless.
singapura. the only accepted colour is sepia brown in an agouti-ticked pattern. the muzzle, chest, and belly are lighter with no ticking and there are tabby markings on the face. the body appears delicate, but it's truly muscular with an angelic face. legs are muscled and taper to small paws. they're very intelligent and curious.
snowshoe. a pointed-on-white cat, they are medium sized and long. they have gentle voices and are intelligent. these cats always have white paws, despite the point, hence their name.
somali. ruddy, red, blue, and fawn, these cats are as fast as a fox and every bit as intelligent. they are light and quick on their paws and, despite their medium-length coat, don't tolerate the cold.
sphynx. any natural colour. these cats have a nearly hairless body, big eyes shaped like lemons, and a ratlike tail. they are medium sized and very muscular. their skin tends to be wrinkled, though isn't always. they're intelligent, outgoing, loving, active, and love attention.
thai. they come in any point colour and a silky coat. they are moderate; medium boned, round-cheeked, and wedge-shaped muzzle, they tend to have bright blue eyes. thai cats are talkative, clever, and active.
tonkinese. mink, pointed, and full colour, this breed comes in natural, blue, champagne, and platinum points, as well as cinnamon and fawn. they are neither compact nor sprawling; muscular and medium-length, they are surprisingly heavy. eyes are almond-shaped. these cats tend to be friendly, affectionate, playful, mischievous, and talkative.
toyger. toygers can only be brown mackerel tabbies. they have soft short but thick fur and almost look like a wild tiger. muscular yet graceful, these cats are loving, intelligent, laid-back, active, and alert.
turkish angora. the long coat has a silky texture and the breed is fine-boned. they tend to be playful and affectionate. their fur is usually white with some point markings.
turkish van. the van is all-white with coloured markings on the head and tail. they have an extremely soft and full tail. soft and silky, vans have high energy and love both climbing and water.cat types
calico. the calico is not a cat breed. the term refers to their colour pattern; they must have a three-colour coat. they are called true tricolour cats because of this. the most common colours are white, black, and orange or red. the orange fur always has tabby markings; it's never solid. that patches must be very distinct. not all tricolour cats are calicos, either; calicos are just the ones with the boldest patches. calico colours can occur in many types of breeds.
regarding the colour patterns; white is always the predominant colour. next is red/orange or cream. the third can be black, blue, fawn, lilac/lavender, cinnamon, or chocolate, although the last two are rare. male calicos are extremely rare, and even when they are born, they are usually sterile. there is almost never a fertile male calico. keep in mind, they are not tortoiseshells. in some other places, however, they are called tortoiseshell-and-white cats.
tabby. again, tabby is not a breed. the term actually refers to a coat pattern including stripes, swirls, whorls, and spots. they can appear in many breeds. there are four types of tabby -- classic, ticked, mackerel and spotted.
the classic tabby pattern has swirls and well-defined, wide stripes. they tend to have a stripe from the neck to the tail.
ticked tabbies have different bands of colour in each hair, almost like salt and pepper. stripes aren't as common.
mackerel tabbies are the most common pattern and they have circular stripes around the legs and vertical stripes down the body.
spotted tabbies have spots instead of solid stripes.
the most common colours of tabbies are orange/red, grey, brown, and black. true tabbies have an M on their forehead.
tortoiseshell. torties, as this pattern is often called, are not a breed, either. the most common colours are black, red, and a small bit of white. similarly to calico cats, most of them are female. this pattern appears in some breeds.
non-diluted patterns include the classic pattern (a combination of black and red/ginger/orange), cinnamon (combination of light chocolate and cream), and the chocolate (dark chocolate or orange and cream). diluted patterns include fawn and cream, blue and cream, and lavender and cream. their colours seem washed out. some torties have more white than usual, but not much.
torbie. tortoiseshell cats with a tabby pattern. basically, you add striped to a tortie and bam -- you have a torbie. the tabby pattern doesn't appear on white fur, if there is any. once again, toms are rare. follow the tortie colour patterns for this one.
maltese. these are cats of often unidentified breeds with blue-grey fur, such as russian blues. their fur is diluted, which retracts from the original breed.
tuxedo. tuxedo cats are only black and white. a true tux has white fur on the jaw, mouth/throat, chest, and paws, and occasionally some belly. sometimes the markings go up the nose. breeds that sometimes show this trait include the manx, persian, british shorthair, and american shorthair.
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fur colours
black. although 'black' is actually a very dark and deep brown (cats are never truly black) it's easier to call them this and thus, we do. black cats have dark pawpads and nose. the dilute colour is blue and it's dominant to both chocolate and cinnamon.
brown tabby. brown only comes in tabby form; chocolate and cinnamon, however, come in others. it is the tabby version of black -- therefore, black is the solid version of brown tabby.
blue. the dilute colour of black, it is grey with a blue tint.
chocolate. a deep, chocolate brown colour, it is also called chestnut. recessive to black, but dominant to cinnamon. pawpads and nose vary from pink to dark brown. its dilute colour is lilac.
lilac. sometimes called lavender. it is described as a frost grey brown, taupe, or dove. grey with a purple tint.
cinnamon. warm, reddish brown -- also described as terracotta or burnt sienna. recessive to both chocolate and black. pawpads and nose are pink. dilute colour is fawn.
fawn. more pinkish brown than cream. also called caramel and pale beige with golden undertones.
red. orange, gold, or marmalade. it can also be a very intense reddish orange. red cats are always tabby, even if it looks solid. dilute colour is cream.
cream. warm, pale, peachy and only in cream.
white. although white is the dominant colour, there is always some other one beneath -- you can see it on the forehead of a kitten. cats with another dominant colour usually have white on their bellies. white cats with blue eyes tend to be deaf or blind on the side with the blue eye.
eye colours
eyes. the shape is usually pretty circular with slight oval hints. there is always an area of skin just around the eye, and it tends to be the same sort of pink (though sometimes lighter) as the area just below a human's eye. (if you don't know what area i'm talking about, walk up to a mirror and pull down your lower eyelid. the part above the eyelashes is the area i'm referring to.) there is always another bit of skin in the bottom corner of the eye, closest to the nose. small cats, like the ones on this site, have slits for pupils. the lighter it is, the more oval they become.
the whites of a cat's eyes are hardly visible, as the irises are so large. at most, they're slightly visible on the outer top corner of the eye and tend to be slightly bloodshot. cats' eyes are usually green, amber/brown/orange, blue, or yellow. they tend to have flecks of colours that accentuate the main colour -- for example, green may have gold while blue has lavender. eyes are never one solid colour and usually have unusual hues as accents.
colours tend to go with a cat's fur, as well. black cats usually have yellow, gold, or green eyes. there rarely naturally, if ever, have blue ones. white cats usually have yellow or green eyes, which seems surprising when contrasted with the abundance of blue eyes. they are, realistically, fairly rare. the white cats with blue eyes are more likely to be blind or deaf. white cats also have odd eyes, where one eye is different from the other. though all cats can have this, it's most abundant in white ones. if one of these eyes is blue, then it's common for the condition of blindness or deafness is often only on the same side as the blue eye. orange cats usually have green, yellow, or bronze eyes. pointed cats (such as siamese or tonkinese) almost always have blue eyes, though some also have turquoise/bluegreen or any of the other natural colours. grey tabbies tend to have blue eyes, but that is not the rule. other cats usually have any other natural colours.
cats' eyes are never overly saturated or purely unnatural. gradient style colours (such as when yellow fades to orange) are also impossible. solid colours, as mentioned before, don't happen -- cat eyes have many different shades and hues.
unique features
kinked or broken tail. kinked tails involve a bone being bent at an odd angle, and this condition is irreversible. some cats are born with it, sometimes tails break, sometimes there are other circumstances that do this to it.
cowlick. a fluffy tuft of fur that never really flattens.
lynx tufts. bits of fur at the tops of ears.
torn parts. bits of a body part, like an ear, that are missing due to something like battle.
long whiskers. whiskers that are longer than usual.
scars. marks of battle where wounds have been too deep to disappear fully.
long claws. claws that are longer than usual.
bushy tail. a tail that, despite a shorthaired appearance, is extremely fluffy.
tail length. longer or shorter tails.
ear size. larger or smaller ears.
face structure. how far out the nose sticks; flat or pointed.
bone structure. broad-shouldered, chubby, heavyset, large, lithe, muscular, skinny, small.
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feline behaviour
territory. cats like to establish and protect their own territory so they feel more secure. they have designated areas for eating, sleeping, hunting, playing, etc. when cats mark their territory, they spray, rub against the area, or scratch it. they also take good care of their homes and keep them in strong condition.
sleeping. most cats sleep a lot. they tend to try for at least fifteen hours on a lazy day. there are three types of sleeping; a short nap, a long but light sleep, and a deep full sleep.
grooming. cats are very clean animals. their cleaning routine is as follows: lick their lips. lick the sides of their paws. rub their head, eyes, and ears with their wet paw, licking it again as needed. lick their shoulders and front legs. lick their flanks. lick their hind area and hind legs. lick their tail.
purring. cats tend to purr when secure, content, or sleeping. they also do so when frightened, to comfort themselves, or ill, as it is rumoured that purring speeds up the healing process.
kneading. the first motion a kitten makes when nursing. it consists of pressing one paw against a surface, then the other. many cats take this past kithood, however, and do it frequently when they purr. it is a sign of contentment and affection.
scratching. cats scratch at objects, such as bark and grass, to stretch and clean their claws. many believe that this is to sharpen them, but it really isn't. it also marks territory this way.
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