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Natural selection
Natural Selection Definition What is natural selection in biology? Natural selection is defined as a process in nature... Read More
Decomposer
Decomposer Definition The organisms that carry out the process of decay or breakdown of the dead organism are known as... Read More
Entomology
Definition noun The scientific study of insects Supplement Entomology is a branch of biology dealing with the study of... Read More
Commensalism
Commensalism Definition What is commensalism? Literally, commensalism is a Latin word that means ‘to eat at the same... Read More
Arrhenotoky
Definition noun A form of parthenogenesis wherein male offspring develops from an unfertilized... Read More
Haplodiploidy
Definition noun A biological system of sex determination as observed in the Hymenopteran species (e.g. ants and bees) where... Read More
Ecological niche
Ecological Niche Definition An ecological niche refers to the interrelationship of a species with all the biotic and... Read More
Complete metamorphosis
Definition noun (entomology) A kind of metamorphosis in which insects undergo complete physical change, i.e. developing and... Read More
Collaboration
COLLABORATION A loose asscociation between organisms of the same species such that their activities benefit each other. Eg.... Read More
Seed Plants
There are two main subdivisions of seed plants—the ones without covered seeds, the gymnosperms, and the ones with covered... Read More
Triploblastic
Triploblastic Definition A triploblastic animal had three main layers of tissue during embryonic development. The central... Read More
New Zealand’s Biodiversity
Written by: Maria Victoria Gonzaga Peer-reviewed by: Cathy Buntting, Ph.D. and Andrea Soanes Why is New... Read More
Takahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri)
By: Maria Victoria Gonzaga Previously, we've seen the different animals endemic to New Zealand. Due to the... Read More
Entomologist
Definition noun A scientist of entomology; a person scientifically studying insects Supplement Entomology is a branch of... Read More
Detritivore
Definition noun, plural: detritivores An organism that feeds on detritus or organic waste Supplement A detritivore pertains... Read More
Hydrophilic
Hydrophilic Definition What does a hydrophile (or hydrophilic molecule) mean? If a molecule is “water-loving”, it is... Read More
Insect control
Definition noun A method of controlling insect population, such as by chemical, biological, or other means Supplement There... Read More
Sexual selection
What is Sexual Selection? The definition of sexual selection is very interesting in biological terms. The sexual selection... Read More
New Zealand’s Unique Flora
By: Maria Victoria Gonzaga In the previous lesson, we've come to know some of the most fascinating endemic... Read More