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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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piedmont glacier

Biology; Ecology

A large lobe of ice spilled out of a glaciated valley.

striations

Biology; Ecology

Parallel scratches or groves left by glacial abrasion.

westerlies

Biology; Ecology

Variable mid-latitude winds that often bring moisture.

diploid

Biology; Ecology

A cell containing two sets of chromosomes. See Haploid.

herbaceous

Biology; Ecology

Non-woody plants; herbs (graminoids, forbs and ferns).

lotic

Biology; Ecology

Flowing water, as in a river or stream. Compare Lentic.

marsh

Biology; Ecology

A damp wetland less acidic and waterlogged than a bog.