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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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atoll

Biology; Ecology

A ring-shaped reef made mostly of coral.

gametes

Biology; Ecology

Eggs and sperm; reproductive cells that combine to form a zygote (fertilized egg).

orthographic projection

Biology; Ecology

A map simulating the Earth's three-dimensional surface on a two-dimensional chart.

re-entrant

Biology; Ecology

A geographical pointing inward, as with bays and inlets; the opposite of Salient.

sucker

Biology; Ecology

A plant shoot emerging from the root or lower stem. There's one born every minute.

surface microlayer

Biology; Ecology

The surface of water, where pollutants float and atmospheric gasses meet the sea.

bed load

Biology; Ecology

Stream load material carried along the stream bed without falling into suspension.