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1. Several species of butterfly in the same
family (Nymphalidae) as the tortoiseshells.
The red admiral Vanessa atalanta, wingspan 6
cm/2.5 in, is found worldwide in the N
hemisphere. It migrates S each year from N
areas to subtropical zones.
2. Highest-ranking naval officer. In the UK
Royal Navy and the US Navy, in descending
order, the ranks of admiral are: admiral of
the fleet (fleet admiral in the US), admiral,
vice admiral, and rear admiral. In the US
Navy, in descending order, the ranks of
admiral are: fleet admiral, admiral, vice
admiral, and rear admiral.
Subject by: Russell Webb