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the 2nd planet of the solar system located between Mercury and earth
- Venus, often called the "morning star" or "evening star," is the brightest natural object in the night sky after the Moon.
- The thick atmosphere of Venus is primarily composed of carbon dioxide, causing a runaway greenhouse effect that makes it the hottest planet in the solar system.
- Venus rotates in the opposite direction to most planets, a phenomenon known as retrograde rotation, with its day longer than its year.
- Astronomers continue to study Venus to understand its extreme conditions and the potential for past or present habitability.
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(in Roman mythology) goddess of love, beauty, and desire, equivalent to Greek Aphrodite
- Venus is often depicted rising from the sea.
- Statues of Venus were popular in Roman art.
- The myth of Venus and Mars is well-known.
- Venus was worshiped as a symbol of beauty and fertility.
- Artists frequently painted Venus in Renaissance works.
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a genus of edible clams in the family Veneridae, with thick oval shells
- Venus clams are harvested along the coast.
- Chefs prepare Venus clams in a variety of dishes.
- The beach yielded several Venus shells.
- Venus species are prized for their sweet, tender meat.
- Biologists studied the growth of Venus clams.
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