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Classification system
Classification Systems Definition In life, many things are classified, that is, to put into categories or groups based on... Read More
Binomial nomenclature
Binomial Nomenclature Definition Binomial nomenclature is a binomial system of naming a species. A binomial name is... Read More
SENI Biometric Analysis on the extinct Scincidae species: Macroscincus coctei (underlined)
Brian L. Schnirel Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Courtesy: Polyphemos (2004) Introduction: It has been... Read More
Subspecies comparison of the Genus: Corucia
Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC) Blenheim, S.C. 29516 U.S.A. Abstract Detailed measurements and observations... Read More
Specific epithet
Definition noun, plural: specific epithets The second part of the binomial name of a particular species Supplement In... Read More
Botanical name
Definition noun, plural: botanical names The scientific name of plants Supplement A botanical name is the scientific name... Read More
Aerobic bacteria
Aerobic Bacteria Definition What does aerobic mean in biology? As the name suggests, 'aerobe' in biology means organisms... Read More
European lancelet
Definition noun, plural: European lancelets A lancelet species of the genus Branchiostoma and is commonly used as a model... Read More
Leptomonad
Definition noun (protozoology) The common name for any of the member of the genus Leptomonas Supplement Leptomonads refer to... Read More
Streptococcus
Definition noun, plural: streptococci (1) A genus of bacteria characterized by being coccus, Gram-positive, and occurring in... Read More
Botanical nomenclature
Definition noun The systematic or scientific naming of plant species Supplement Botanical nomenclature is the systematic or... Read More
Pseudopodia
A pseudopodium (plural: pseudopodia) refers to the temporary projection of the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell. Pseudopodia... Read More
Choanomastigote
Definition noun, plural: choanomastigotes (protistology) The developmental stage or the morphological form in the lifecycle... Read More
Ficus benghalensis
Definition noun (botany) A fig species of the family Moraceae that is native to the Indian Subcontinent and colloquially... 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
Dragon fruit
Definition noun, plural: dragon fruits (1) Hylocereus undatus, the cactus species of the family Cactaceae, and native to... Read More
Fermentation
Fermentation Definition What is fermentation? Fermentation is the breaking down of sugar molecules into simpler compounds... Read More
Generic name
Definition noun, plural: generic names (taxonomy) The first name of a binomen (pharmacology) A misnomer for nonproprietary... Read More
Scientific name
Definition noun, plural: scientific names The binomial name assigned to a species of an organism Supplement The scientific... Read More
Schistosoma
Definition noun (taxonomy) A genus of the Phylum Platyhelminthes that is comprised of parasitic... Read More
Entamoeba coli
Definition noun A non-pathogenic species of the genus Entamoeba that reside in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and... Read More
Providencia rettgeri
Definition noun Species of the genus Providencia frequently associated with hospital-acquired infections of the urinary... Read More