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nerve

Biology; Zoology

A bundle of neurons, or nerve cells. More properly, it is a bundle of axons.

myotome

Biology; Zoology

Segment of the body formed by a region of muscle. The myotomes are an important feature for recognizing early chordates.

nematocyst

Biology; Zoology

Older name for a cnidocyst.

mucus

Biology; Zoology

Sticky secretion used variously for locomotion, lubication, or protection from foreign particles.

muscle

Biology; Zoology

Bundle of contractile cells which allow animals to move. Muscles must act against a skeleton to effect movement.

mouth

Biology; Zoology

Front opening of the digestive tract, into which food is taken for digestion. In flatworms, the mouth is the only opening into the digestive cavity, and is located on the "belly" of the worm.

monotreme

Biology; Zoology

A mammal that lays eggs rather than giving live birth. Though laying eggs is a primitive reptilian trait, monotremes share many morphological, physiological, and reproductive characteristics with ...

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