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gland

An organ or group of cells in an animal that produces and releases substances such as hormones, sweat, saliva, or digestive fluids.

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hagfish

An eel-like marine animal that produces copious slime when threatened and is considered a primitive jawless fish.

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hare

A fast-running, long-eared mammal related to the rabbit, typically living in open country and giving birth to young that are born with fur and open ey...

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herbaceous

Having the characteristics of a herb; nonwoody, with a soft stem that usually dies back after the growing season.

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herbivorous

Feeding mainly or exclusively on plants.

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homology

A similarity in structure, position, or origin between biological organisms or parts, resulting from evolution from a common ancestor.

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horned

Having one or more horns, or having hornlike projections.

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hybridization

The process of combining two different species, varieties, breeds, or genetic lines to produce hybrids.

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incubation

The process of keeping eggs warm until they hatch, usually by a bird or other animal.

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kite

A bird of prey with long, pointed wings and a forked tail, often seen soaring while searching for food.

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larval

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of a larva or the larval stage of an animal.

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lavender

A fragrant plant with narrow gray-green leaves and spikes of small purple flowers, often grown for its scent and used in perfumes and medicines.

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ligament

A strong band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bones at a joint and helps hold them together.

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lining

A layer of material covering the inside surface of something, especially clothing, a container, or a hollow structure.

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locomotion

Movement or the ability to move from one place to another, especially by an organism or vehicle.

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lungfish

Any of several freshwater fish that can breathe air with one or two lung-like organs, allowing them to survive periods when their habitat dries out.

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mammal

An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized generally by having hair or fur, warm blood, and females that produce milk to feed their young.

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mate

A friend or companion; informally, a person one knows and likes.

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meristem

A region of plant tissue containing actively dividing, undifferentiated cells that produce new growth, such as at the tips of roots and shoots or in l...

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monophyletic

Derived from a single common ancestral group and including all of its descendants; describing a taxonomic group that forms a complete clade.

Adjective biological_type Level 1010

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moose

A large deer with broad, flattened antlers, native to northern forests of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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mulberry

A tree of the genus Morus, grown for its edible fruit and, traditionally, for leaves eaten by silkworms.

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nectar

A sweet liquid produced by flowers, usually to attract pollinating insects and other animals.

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nesting

The arrangement of one thing inside another, or of items within successive containers or structures, especially in computing or design.

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nutritional

Relating to nutrition, especially the nourishment and health effects provided by food.

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orbital

Relating to or located in the eye socket.

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ovary

The female reproductive organ of a flowering plant, containing one or more ovules and developing into a fruit after fertilization.

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ovary

A female reproductive organ in animals, including humans, that produces eggs and, in many animals, reproductive hormones.

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paraphyletic

Relating to a taxonomic group that includes a common ancestor and some, but not all, of its descendants.

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parasite

An organism that lives on or in another organism and obtains nourishment or other benefits from it, usually harming the host.

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parasitic

Living in or on another organism and obtaining food or other benefits from it, usually while harming the host.

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pecan

A North American tree of the walnut family that produces edible nuts with smooth, thin shells.

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pelvic

Relating to, located in, or affecting the pelvis or the area of the body between the abdomen and the legs.

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pelvic

Relating specifically to the bony pelvis or its anatomical structures, especially in medical or anatomical terminology.

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pelvis

The large bony structure at the base of the spine, formed by the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx, which supports the trunk and connects it to the legs.

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penis

The male reproductive organ used for urination and, in many animals, for sexual reproduction.

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perennial

Of a plant, living for more than two years and typically flowering repeatedly.

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pest

An insect, animal, or plant that harms crops, livestock, property, or human health.

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phloem

The vascular tissue in plants that transports sugars and other organic nutrients from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Noun plant_part Level 1010

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phylogenetic

Relating to the evolutionary history and relationships of organisms or other biological groups.

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phylogeny

The evolutionary history and relationships of a species, group of organisms, or other biological lineage.

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placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and connects the fetus to the mother, supplying nutrients and oxygen and removing waste.

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placental

Relating to, belonging to, or involving the placenta.

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platypus

A semiaquatic Australian mammal with a broad bill, webbed feet, dense fur, and a beaver-like tail; one of the few mammals that lays eggs.

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plumage

The feathers covering a bird’s body, especially considered as a whole or in terms of their color and pattern.

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predation

The act or practice of hunting, killing, and eating other animals for food.

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raven

A large black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence and harsh call.

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raw

Not cooked, heated, or otherwise prepared for eating.

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skeletal

Relating to, forming, or resembling a skeleton or the bones that support a body.

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spawning

The release of eggs by a female fish, amphibian, or other aquatic animal, usually for fertilization; the production of offspring by such animals.

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