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During a survey of an Earth-like planet, EEC member Shavva bint Faroud observed large, ripple-like circles that were caused by this organism. Botanist Ted Tubberman genetically engineered “grubs” to consume these organisms, which is why the Southern Continent is unusually resistant to them. Killing (15[1])these organisms is the main use of the chemical agenothree, whose name evolved from the formula for nitric acid. Every Weyr (“weer”) contains a set of Star Stones, including an Eye Rock, for predicting the arrival of these organisms. Durations when these organisms are and aren’t (*) falling from the Red Star are known as Intervals and Passes, respectively. To combat (-5[1])this organism, Lessa and Ramoth traveled into the past to recruit more than a thousand other riders. (10[1])For 10 points, Pernese colonists engineered dragons (-5[1])to fight what deadly spore, named for its thin, silvery appearance? ■END■ (0[12])

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