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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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podzolization

Biology; Ecology

Formation of acidic soils through leaching and other natural processes.

riverain

Biology; Ecology

Vegetation near watercourses. Sometimes used as a synonym for riparian.

buttons

Biology; Ecology

Small broccoli or cabbage heads grown from seedlings exposed to freezes.

homeorrhesis

Biology; Ecology

The correction of developmental defects before development is complete.

ionization

Biology; Ecology

Producing ions. Example: solar radiation striking the upper atmosphere.

monoecious

Biology; Ecology

A species with male and female flowers on the same plant (e.g., pines).

mycoplasma

Biology; Ecology

Parasitic bacteria that cause diseases (pneumonia). Similar to a virus.