Biology

Biology

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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rostral bone

Biology; Anatomy

Upper jaw bone on ceratopians, in front of the premaxillary bone, that forms the upper part of the beak.

sacrum

Biology; Anatomy

The part of the backbone that attaches the pelvis to the spine, usually formed by the fusion of two or more vertebrae.

scapulocoracoid

Biology; Anatomy

Bone formed by the fusion of the scapula and coracoid.

sclerotic plate

Biology; Anatomy

Bone on the eyeball that provides a strong attachment point for muscles. Typical of animals that rely heavily on vision.

sternal plate

Biology; Anatomy

One of the two halves of the sternum, or chest. These bones are usually imbedded in cartilage and are sometimes poorly ossified. In dinosaurs, they generally do not articulate ...