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strobilization
Biology; Parasitology
Asexual production from the neck of a tapeworm of a series of sexual reproductive units, the Proglottids.
superinfection
Biology; Parasitology
A new infection of a host superimposed on an existing one by the same species of parasite (see Hyperinfection).
syngamy
Biology; Parasitology
Multiplication (reproduction) by a sexual process. There are many gradations of the sexual process among parasitic species (see gametogenesis, malarial parasites; parthenogenesis, ...
taiga
Biology; Parasitology
Northern evergreen forests with mostly conifers and with a variety of animals.
temperate deciduous forest
Biology; Parasitology
Dense canopy of broadleaf trees overlying saplings and shrubs. Great seasonal fluctuations in temperature and rich in fauna. Much of the areas converted to agriculture.
temperate rain forest
Biology; Parasitology
Cold weather, dense fog, and high precipitation. In NW US, SE Australia, and southern South America. Dominate trees are conifers.