Search Results for: terrestrial animal
Terrestrial animal
Definition noun, plural: terrestrial animals Any animal that lives, grows and reproduce on terrestrial (or... Read More
Terrestrial locomotion
Definition noun The various forms of movement of living things on land that enable them to... Read More
Terrestrial plant
Definition noun, plural: terrestrial plants Any animal that lives, grows and reproduce in aquatic... Read More
Decomposer
Decomposer Definition The organisms that carry out the process of decay or break down of the dead organism are known as... Read More
Turgor pressure
In biology, turgor pressure definition pertains to the pressure that is exerted by the fluid (e.g. water) against the cell... Read More
Biodiversity
Biodiversity Lead Author: J. Emmett DuffyThis article has been reviewed and approved by the following Topic Editor: John... Read More
Locomotion
Definition noun The ability of cells or organisms to move and propel itself from place to place Supplement Locomotion in... Read More
Elements of Ecology (6th Edition)
Elements of Ecology (6th Edition) ... Read More
Living things
Living Things Definition A living things pertains to any organism or a life form that possesses or shows the... Read More
Convergent evolution
Convergent evolution definition What is convergent evolution? Convergent evolution is a concept in evolutionary biology... Read More
Macrophytes
Introduction Examples of Macrophytes. (Source: Canada's AquaticEnvironments) ... Read More
Taphonomy: A Process Approach (Cambridge Paleobiology Series)
Taphonomy: A Process Approach ... Read More
Chlorophyll
Why are most plants green? Have you ever had the same question? Perhaps, you’ve been told that the plants are green... 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
Comparative Biomechanics: Life’s Physical World
Comparative Biomechanics: Life's Physical World ... Read More
The Emerald Planet: How Plants Changed Earth’s History
The Emerald Planet: How Plants Changed Earth's History ... Read More
Detritivore
Definition noun, plural: detritivores An organism that feeds on detritus or organic waste Supplement A detritivore pertains... Read More
Transpiration
Definition noun (physics) The passage of gases through fine tubes or through a porous substance. (botany) The loss of water... Read More
Amphibians and Early Reptiles – Quiz
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Chelicerate
Definition noun, plural: chelicerates Any of the species belonging to the subphylum Chelicerata Supplement The chelicerates... Read More
Cell plate
Definition noun A disc like structure in the plane of the equator of the spindle that separates the two sets of chromosomes... Read More
Antarctic realm
Definition noun A biogeographic realm that covers the Antarctica Supplement Biogeographic realms are large spatial regions... Read More
