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A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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benthic zone

Biology; Anatomy

One of the two basic subdivisions of the marine biome; includes the sea floor and bottom-dwelling organisms.

basidia

Biology; Anatomy

Specialized club-shaped structures on the underside of club fungi (Basidiomycetes) within which spores form (sing.: basidium).

basal body

Biology; Anatomy

A structure at the base of a cilium or flagellum; consists of nine triplet microtubules arranged in a circle with no central microtubule.

bulbourethral glands

Biology; Anatomy

Glands that secrete a mucus-like substance that is added to sperm and provides lubrication during intercourse.

ascus

Biology; Anatomy

Structure produced by sac fungi in which sexual ascospores develop.

aldosterone

Biology; Anatomy

A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that controls the reabsorption of sodium in the renal tubule of the nephron.

adhesion

Biology; Anatomy

The ability of molecules of one substance to adhere to a different substance.