norm
1. A rule or authoritative standard; a model; a type.
2. (Science: biology) A typical, structural unit; a type.
Origin: L. Norma a rule. See Normal.
Dictionary > Norms
You will also like...
Respiration
The human respiratory system is an efficient system of inspiring and expiring respiratory gases. This tutorial provides ..
Primitive Animals
Life, as we know it today, is presumed to have started in the sea and many of them were likely eukaryotic animal-like or..
Plant Cells vs. Animal Cells
Plant cells have plastids essential in photosynthesis. They also have an additional layer called cell wall on their cell..
Takahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri)
Meet the colorful takahē, an extremely rare flightless bird. Find out more about its unique features and why they matte..
Community Patterns
Learn about community patterns and the ecological factors influencing these patterns. Revisit some of the ecosystems you..
Genetic Mutations
This tutorial looks at the mutation at the gene level and the harm it may bring. Learn about single nucleotide polymorph..
