Seaborn Plot Overview
Seaborn Plot Overview
Seaborn provides various types of plots for data visualization. Some of the key plots are:
A Box Plot (also called a box-and-whisker plot) is used to display the distribution of a dataset based on
five summary statistics:
Minimum
First Quartile (Q1)
Median (Q2)
Third Quartile (Q3)
Maximum
It helps in identifying outliers and understanding the spread and skewness of the data.
Example Code:
python
# Sample Data
data = sns.load_dataset("tips")
# Boxplot
sns.boxplot(x="day", y="total_bill", data=data)
plt.show()
This plot shows the distribution of `total_bill` across different days in the `tips` dataset.
2. Heatmap (`heatmap`)
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A Heatmap is a graphical representation of data using colors to indicate values. It is commonly used to
visualize correlation matrices or missing values in a dataset.
Example Code:
python
# Sample Data
data = sns.load_dataset("flights").pivot("month", "year", "passengers")
# Heatmap
sns.heatmap(data, annot=True, cmap="coolwarm", fmt="d")
plt.show()
This heatmap displays passenger traffic over different years and months, with colors representing the
number of passengers.
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2. Explain how the hue, style, dashes, and marker parameters can be customized in a relational
line chart. Provide examples with Python code
Customizing `hue`, `style`, `dashes`, and `marker` in a Seaborn Relational Line Chart
Seaborn's `lineplot()` allows various customizations using parameters like hue, style, dashes, and
marker, which enhance visualization and make it easier to differentiate data categories.
1. `hue` Parameter
2. `style` Parameter
3. `dashes` Parameter
4. `marker` Parameter
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Example: Customizing `hue`, `style`, `dashes`, and `marker` in a Line Chart
python
# Sample Data
import pandas as pd
data = pd.DataFrame({
"day": list(range(1, 8)) * 2,
"sales": [10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 12, 18, 22, 28, 32, 38, 45],
"category": ["Product A"] * 7 + ["Product B"] * 7
})
Explanation of Customizations:
Output
This plot will display two product sales trends over a week, each with unique colors, markers, and line
styles.
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3. Discuss the impact of linewidth and palette on the aesthetics of a line chart. How can these
parameters be used effectively?
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Seaborn provides several customization options to enhance the aesthetics of a line chart, including
`linewidth` and `palette`. These parameters play a crucial role in improving readability and visual
appeal.
Impact:
A thicker line makes trends more prominent and easier to follow, especially when multiple
lines overlap.
A thinner line can be useful when displaying many categories to avoid clutter.
Using different line widths for emphasis can highlight important trends.
Effective Usage:
Use thicker lines for key trends and thinner lines for secondary trends.
Adjust line thickness based on the density of the data points.
Impact:
The color scheme affects how distinct different lines appear in a multi-category plot.
A good palette improves data comprehension and avoids confusion.
Poor color choices (e.g., using too many similar shades) can reduce clarity.
Effective Usage:
Use contrasting colors when dealing with multiple categories.
Use sequential palettes for continuous data and categorical palettes for distinct groups.
Ensure colors are colorblind-friendly for accessibility.
python
# Sample Data
data = pd.DataFrame({
"day": list(range(1, 8)) * 2,
"sales": [10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 12, 18, 22, 28, 32, 38, 45],
"category": ["Product A"] * 7 + ["Product B"] * 7
})
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plt.legend(title="Category")
4. Compare estimator=None vs. estimator=mean in relational line charts. How does this affect
data representation?
In Seaborn's `lineplot()`, the `estimator` parameter determines how multiple values for the same `x`
coordinate are aggregated.
1. `estimator=None`
Effect:
Displays raw data points without aggregation.
Multiple data points for the same `x` value are plotted individually.
Useful when you want to visualize all observations without averaging.
Best Used When:
You need to show every individual data point.
The dataset is small or has limited variations in `y` values.
2. `estimator=mean` (Default)
Effect:
Aggregates `y` values for each `x` and plots their mean.
Reduces clutter and smooths fluctuations.
Seaborn also shows confidence intervals (by default, a 95% confidence interval is plotted).
Best Used When:
You want a simplified trend rather than individual data points.
The dataset has multiple observations per `x` value, and an average is more meaningful.
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plt.show()
Key Observations:
Parameter Behavior
`estimator=None` Plots all raw data points. Lines may look jagged due to variations.
`estimator=mean` Averages values at each `x` point. Produces a smoother trend line.
✅ Use when you want to see every data point and detect outliers.
✅ Use
`estimator=None`
`estimator=mean` when you want a clear trend line without excessive fluctuations.
5. What is the function of errorbar=sd in a line chart? How does it help in visualizing data
uncertainty? Provide an example.
The `errorbar` parameter in Seaborn's `lineplot()` controls the display of error bars, which represent
the variability or uncertainty in the data.
It displays the standard deviation (SD) around the mean for each `x` value.
The shaded region around the line represents how much the data varies at each `x` point.
A wider shaded area indicates higher variability (more uncertainty).
A narrower shaded area means more consistency in the data.
6. Describe the role of col, row, and sort in structuring relational line charts. How do these
parameters improve visualization?
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Seaborn's `relplot()` function allows advanced structuring of relational plots using `col`, `row`, and
`sort` parameters. These parameters help organize and display complex datasets more effectively.
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plt.show()
`sort` Ensures data points are plotted in the correct order, avoiding misleading trends.
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Here’s a simple and easy example that you can write in your exam to explain `col`, `row`, and `sort`
in relational line charts.
python
plt.show()
`col="region"` → Creates separate plots for North, South, and East regions.
`hue="category"` → Uses different colors for categories A, B, and C.
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`sort=True` → Ensures the `day` values are plotted in the correct order.
✅ Simple to understand
✅ Easy to write in exams
✅ Clearly shows the effect of `col` and `sort`
7. How do hue, col, row, style, and marker enhance the readability of a relational scatter chart?
Provide Python examples.
How `hue`, `col`, `row`, `style`, and `marker` Enhance Readability in a Relational
Scatter Chart
Seaborn’s `scatterplot()` and `relplot(kind="scatter")` allow customization with hue, col, row, style,
and marker, improving data clarity and readability.
Example: Scatter Plot with `hue`, `col`, `row`, `style`, and `marker`
python
plt.show()
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How These Parameters Improve Readability
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How `hue`, `col`, `row`, `style`, and `marker` Improve Readability in a Scatter Chart
Parameter Function
`hue` Uses different colors for categories.
Simple Example:
python
# Sample data
data = pd.DataFrame({
"sales": [100, 200, 300, 150, 250, 350],
"profit": [20, 40, 60, 30, 50, 70],
"region": ["North", "North", "South", "South", "East", "East"],
"category": ["A", "B", "A", "B", "A", "B"]
})
# Scatter plot
sns.relplot(
data=data,
x="sales",
y="profit",
hue="category", # Different colors
col="region", # Separate plots for each region
style="category", # Different marker styles
kind="scatter"
)
plt.show()
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✅ Simple to understand
✅ Easy to write in an exam
✅ Clearly shows the effect of `hue`, `col`, and `style`
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8. What is the significance of size and sizes in a scatter plot? How can varying marker sizes convey
additional information?
9. Describe different ways to visualize distributions using plots such as histograms, KDE plots, and
box plots. Provide examples.
In Seaborn, the `size` and `sizes` parameters help represent additional numerical information by
varying the marker sizes in a scatter plot.
Parameter Function
`size` Changes marker size based on a numerical column.
`sizes` Defines the range (min & max) of marker sizes.
python
# Sample Data
data = pd.DataFrame({
"sales": [100, 200, 300, 400, 500],
"profit": [20, 40, 60, 80, 100],
"customers": [10, 50, 80, 30, 90] # Number of customers
})
plt.show()
KDE (Kernel Density Estimation) Plot Smooth curve representing the distribution.
Box Plot Shows median, quartiles, and outliers.
python
# Sample Data
data = [10, 20, 20, 30, 30, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80]
# Histogram
sns.histplot(data, bins=5, kde=True) # kde=True adds a KDE curve
plt.show()
# KDE Plot
sns.kdeplot(data, shade=True)
plt.show()
# Box Plot
sns.boxplot(y=data)
plt.show()
Comparison of Plots
10. Explain how regression plots are used for predictive analysis. What are the key parameters that
influence regression visualization?
11. Discuss the different types of categorical plots available in Seaborn. How do they help in
understanding categorical data?
Regression plots in Seaborn (`sns.regplot()`, `sns.lmplot()`) help visualize relationships between two
numerical variables and make predictions by fitting a regression line.
Parameter Function
`ci` Confidence interval (default 95%).
`order` Polynomial order for non-linear trends.
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Parameter Function
`scatter_kws` Customizes scatter points (e.g., size, color).
`line_kws` Customizes regression line (e.g., color, width).
python
# Sample Data
data = pd.DataFrame({
"experience": [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8],
"salary": [30, 35, 40, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80]
})
# Regression plot
sns.regplot(x="experience", y="salary", data=data, ci=90, line_kws={"color": "red"})
plt.show()
Violin Plot (`sns.violinplot`) Combines box plot & KDE for distribution.
Strip Plot (`sns.stripplot`) Shows individual data points.
python
# Sample Data
data = pd.DataFrame({
"category": ["A", "A", "B", "B", "C", "C", "A", "B", "C"],
"sales": [10, 20, 15, 25, 30, 35, 12, 22, 28]
})
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# Count Plot (Frequency of Each Category)
sns.countplot(x="category", data=data)
plt.show()
12. How can multiple plots be combined in a single visualization using matplotlib and seaborn?
Provide examples.
13. Compare the use of facet grids (col and row) in both line and scatter plots. When should they be
used?
Method Description
`plt.subplot()` / `plt.subplots()` Create multiple plots in one figure.
python
# Sample Data
data = pd.DataFrame({
"category": ["A", "A", "B", "B", "C", "C", "A", "B", "C"],
"sales": [10, 20, 15, 25, 30, 35, 12, 22, 28]
})
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plt.tight_layout()
plt.show()
13. Comparing Facet Grids (`col` and `row`) in Line & Scatter Plots
When to
Comparing trends across categories. Comparing distributions across categories.
Use?
python
# Sample Data
data = pd.DataFrame({
"month": [1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3],
"sales": [100, 200, 250, 90, 180, 240, 80, 170, 230],
"region": ["North", "North", "North", "South", "South", "South", "East", "East", "East"]
})
plt.show()
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plt.show()
The `orient` parameter in Seaborn controls whether the data is plotted horizontally (`h`) or vertically
(`v`).
python
# Sample Data
data = pd.DataFrame({
"category": ["A", "B", "C", "A", "B", "C"],
"value": [10, 20, 15, 25, 30, 35]
})
Seaborn has a built-in `fmri` dataset, which tracks brain activity (signal) over time (timepoint).
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16. Write seaborn code for following graph: (ANS: sns.displot(tips, x="size", bins=[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]))
17. What does bins control in histplot()?
python
plt.show()
The `bins` parameter controls the number and range of bins used to group data in a histogram.
It defines how the data is divided into intervals for visualization.
Fewer bins → broader intervals (less detail).
More bins → narrower intervals (more detail).
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# Default bins
sns.histplot(tips, x="size")
plt.show()
✅ Key Takeaway:
Using the right number of bins helps in better data interpretation without making the plot too noisy
or too simplified.
18. How does changing the bw_adjust parameter in kdeplot() affect the smoothness of the curve?
19. What happens when you add cumulative=True in ecdfplot()?
The `bw_adjust` (Bandwidth Adjustment) parameter in `sns.kdeplot()` controls the smoothness of the
KDE (Kernel Density Estimation) curve.
Smaller `bw_adjust` (e.g., `bw_adjust=0.5`) → Less smoothing, more detailed curve (may appear
noisy).
Larger `bw_adjust` (e.g., `bw_adjust=2`) → More smoothing, less detail (curve is too generalized).
python
plt.legend()
plt.title("Effect of bw_adjust on KDE Plot")
plt.show()
✅ Key Takeaway:
Low `bw_adjust` → More detailed but might be too wavy.
High `bw_adjust` → Smoother but may lose finer details.
What Happens?
The plot shows the proportion of data points that are less than or equal to a given value.
Instead of a density curve, it gradually increases from 0 to 1.
Useful for understanding percentiles and data distribution.
python
plt.legend()
plt.title("Effect of cumulative=True in ECDF Plot")
plt.show()
✅ Key Takeaway:
Without `cumulative=True` → Standard ECDF (shows individual points).
With `cumulative=True` → Displays increasing proportion, useful for percentiles.
To overlay a KDE plot on a histogram, use `sns.histplot()` with `kde=True` or use `sns.kdeplot()`
separately.
python
# Load dataset
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tips = sns.load_dataset("tips")
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✅ Key Takeaway:
`kde=True`inside `histplot()` is a quick way.
For more customization, use `kdeplot()` separately.
The `shade` parameter (before Seaborn v0.11) or `fill=True` (newer versions) fills the area under the
KDE curve.
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✅ Key Takeaway:
Before v0.11 → Use `shade=True`.
After v0.11 → Use `fill=True`.
It improves visibility and highlights density areas.
The `marginal_kws` parameter customizes the marginal plots in `sns.jointplot()`. It modifies settings
like `color`, `bins`, or `fill`.
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plt.show()
✅ Key Takeaway:
`marginal_kws` customizes the histogram/KDE plots on the margins.
Useful for controlling appearance and details.
In `sns.pairplot()`, the `diag_kind="kde"` changes the diagonal plots to KDE plots instead of
histograms.
python
sns.pairplot(tips, diag_kind="kde")
plt.show()
✅ Key Takeaway:
By default → Diagonal plots show histograms.
With `diag_kind="kde"` → Uses KDE plots for smoother distribution visualization.
When you set `kind="reg"` in `sns.jointplot()`, it adds a regression line to the scatter plot to show the
trend between two variables.
python
# Load dataset
tips = sns.load_dataset("tips")
plt.show()
✅ Key Takeaway:
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Adds a regression line along with a confidence interval.
Useful for predictive analysis and understanding correlations.
When `corner=True` in `sns.pairplot()`, it removes the upper diagonal plots, keeping only the lower
diagonal and diagonal plots.
python
sns.pairplot(tips, corner=True)
plt.show()
✅ Key Takeaway:
Reduces redundancy by removing duplicate scatter plots.
Useful for large datasets to improve clarity.
A `rugplot()` adds small tick marks along the x-axis (or y-axis) to show individual data points.
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✅ Key Takeaway:
`rugplot()` shows data density by displaying tick marks.
Helps to visualize exact data points along with KDE.
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27. Write line of code for following graph (Hint: dataset is Penguines)
28. How can you display multiple KDE plots in displot() for different categories?
You can use the `hue` parameter in `sns.displot()` to show multiple KDE plots for different categories.
Example: Multiple KDE Plots for Different Species in the Penguins Dataset
python
# Load dataset
penguins = sns.load_dataset("penguins")
plt.show()
✅ Key Points:
`hue="species"`→ Separates KDE plots by species.
`kind="kde"` → Uses KDE instead of a histogram.
This helps compare distributions of `flipper_length_mm` for each species.
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27. Write line of code for following graph (Hint: dataset is Penguines)
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(Ans: sns.displot(penguins, x="flipper_length_mm", hue="species", multiple="stack"))
Yes! The correct line of code for the given graph is:
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✅ Explanation:
`x="flipper_length_mm"`→ Sets the x-axis to flipper length.
`hue="species"` → Colors the histogram by penguin species.
`multiple="stack"` → Stacks the bars to show total distribution across species.
✅ Answer:
Setting `stat="probability"` in `sns.histplot()` normalizes the histogram so that the sum of all bar
heights equals 1. Each bar height represents the relative frequency (probability) instead of the raw
count.
🔹 Example:
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30. How can you set specific x-axis and y-axis limits in `histplot()`?
✅ Answer:
You can use `plt.xlim()` and `plt.ylim()` to define custom axis limits.
🔹 Example:
python
sns.histplot(data=penguins, x="flipper_length_mm")
plt.xlim(170, 230) # Set x-axis range
plt.ylim(0, 100) # Set y-axis range
plt.show()
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✅ Answer:
You can use the `corner=True` parameter to reduce redundant plots or adjust spacing using
`plt.subplots_adjust()`.
🔹 Example:
python
g = sns.pairplot(penguins, hue="species")
g.fig.subplots_adjust(wspace=0.5, hspace=0.5) # Increase spacing
plt.show()
32. How can you use histplot() to create a normalized histogram? Demonstrate with stat="density"
and stat="probability".
33. How can you customize pairplot() by changing marker styles, line thickness, and adding
correlation coefficients? Show a code example.
34. Demonstrate how you can use hue in pairplot() to visualize category-based distributions.
✅ Answer:
A normalized histogram represents data as a probability density instead of raw counts. You can achieve
this using `stat="density"` or `stat="probability"` in `sns.histplot()`.
🔹 Example with `stat="density"`
The area under the histogram sums to 1 (useful for probability density functions).
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33. How can you customize `pairplot()` by changing marker styles, line thickness,
and adding correlation coefficients?
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✅ Answer:
You can customize `pairplot()` using parameters like `markers`, `plot_kws`, and custom correlation
annotations.
🔹 Example:
python
# Load dataset
penguins = sns.load_dataset("penguins")
🔹 Customizations used:
`markers` → Different marker styles for each category.
`plot_kws={"s": 60, "linewidth": 1.5}` → Adjusts scatter plot marker size and thickness.
`g.map_upper(corr_coeff)` → Adds correlation coefficients in the upper triangle.
34. How can you use `hue` in `pairplot()` to visualize category-based distributions?
✅ Answer:
The `hue` parameter allows coloring based on categorical values, making it easier to compare
distributions across categories.
🔹 Example:
python
🔹 Explanation:
`hue="species"` → Colors data points by species.
`diag_kind="kde"` → Uses KDE plots on the diagonal instead of histograms.
`markers=["o", "s", "D"]` → Different markers for each category.
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35. What is the default kind in catplot() for categorical scatterplots?
36. How does stripplot() represent data points?
37. What is the key difference between stripplot() and swarmplot()?
38. How can you control jittering in stripplot()?
✅ Answer:
The default `kind` in `sns.catplot()` is "strip", which corresponds to `stripplot()`.
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✅ Answer:
`stripplot()` displays individual data points along a categorical axis as jittered dots.
It helps visualize data distribution and density for each category.
🔹 Example:
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✅ Answer:
Feature `stripplot()` `swarmplot()`
Data Point Arrangement Uses random jittering Uses non-overlapping adjustment
Overlapping Yes, points can overlap No, points are adjusted to avoid overlap
🔹 Example:
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38. How can you control jittering in `stripplot()`?
✅ Answer:
Jittering adds random noise to spread overlapping points.
You can control it using the `jitter` parameter:
🔹 Example:
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✅ Answer:
avoids overlapping points by adjusting their positions, making it easier to interpret
`swarmplot()`
densely packed data.
📌 Advantages of `swarmplot()` over `stripplot()`:
🔹 Example Comparison:
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40. How does the `dodge` parameter in `swarmplot()` affect categorical grouping?
✅ Answer:
`dodge=True` separates points within the same category when using `hue`, making
subcategories more distinguishable.
If `dodge=False` (default), all subcategories in `hue` overlap within the same category.
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🔹 Example:
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✅ Answer:
Adding `hue` in `stripplot()` colors data points by category, helping differentiate subgroups.
If `dodge=True`, it separates hue-based groups along the categorical axis.
🔹 Example:
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Effects:
✅ Answer:
To reduce overlapping points in `stripplot()`, you can use the following techniques:
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✅ Answer:
`swarmplot()` automatically adjusts point positions along the x-axis to prevent overlapping, while
preserving the original data distribution.
🔹 Mechanism:
Uses a packing algorithm to arrange points horizontally.
Points are stacked when needed but never overlap.
Ensures data density is accurately represented without distortion.
🔹 Example:
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Outcome:
✅ No overlapping, unlike `stripplot()`.
✅ Maintains relative density while ensuring visibility.
✅ Answer:
The `alpha` parameter controls the transparency of the markers.
Lower `alpha` (e.g., `alpha=0.3`) → More transparent points, useful for dense data to reduce
clutter.
Higher `alpha` (e.g., `alpha=1.0`) → Fully opaque points.
🔹 Example:
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Effect:
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