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Acoelomate a solidbodied animal lacking a cavity between the gut and outer body wall. The term biology comes from two greek words bios means life and logos means knowledge. Here are all the key terms and definitions you need to know for biology gcse. This glossary of biology terms is a list of definitions of fundamental terms and concepts used in biology, the study of life and of living organisms. The glossary below is the most recent version as of september 10, 2019. Biology dictionary a large online dictionary of biology terms introducing and combining various basic aspects of the biological and earth sciences integrated taxonomic information system authoritative taxonomy of plants, animals, fungi, and microbes around the world by the us department of agriculture. Textbook development team contributors chanchal goel, lecturer, district institute of education and training, pitampura, new delhi email. Buzzle zoology terms glossary of biology terms and definitions. Choose from 500 different sets of basic definitions science biology flashcards on quizlet. This list of terms has been created from various sources used by safes. Jp 102, dod dictionary of military and associated terms. If you want to write an article in mathematical biology, i am afraid you will have to take some time to learn a bit about biology.
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