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Brood 1. The young birds hatched at one time; a hatch; as, a brood of chicken. As a hen doth gather her brood under her... Read More

Parasitism is a form of symbiosis that occurs between a parasite and its host. The parasite is the organism that generally... Read More

Organisms depend on different sources of food to survive. Larger organisms like plants make their own food (autotrophs) and... Read More

Breed 1. A race or variety of men or other animals (or of plants), perpetuating its special or distinctive characteristics... Read More

sterile cyst A hydatid cyst without brood capsules or viable... Read More

Definition noun, plural: petioles (1) (botany) The stalk at the base of the leaf blade, attaching and supporting the leaf... Read More

Definition noun (zoology) A mammal primarily characterized by having a pouch used for carrying their immature young, and... Read More

Most would say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. In some cases that is quite true. However, imitation or mimicking... Read More

Definition noun (1) The cell giving rise to daughter cells by cell division. (2) Progenitor cell: the precursor or source of... Read More

Definition noun (1) The cell giving rise to daughter cells by cell division. (2) Progenitor cell: the precursor or source of... Read More

The science of Embryology and Fetal development has fascinated mankind since time immemorial. After the embryonic stage, the... Read More

Univoltine - (adjective) referring to organisms having one brood per year. Bivoltine - (adjective) referring to organisms... Read More