five bones that comprise the palm

study of multiple species' collective genomes that grow and interact in an environmental niche

series of body structures that are similar internally and externally, such as segments

one of the five bones of the foot

group containing all animals

multi-layered sheet of prokaryotes that may include bacteria and archaea

study of the structure and function of microorganisms

re-creation of natural ecosystems entirely in a laboratory environment to be used for experiments

changes in a population’s genetic structure

the cytoskeleton system's narrowest element; it provides rigidity and shape to the cell and enables cellular movements

glia that scavenge and degrade dead cells and protect the brain from invading microorganisms

nutrient required in small amounts; also called trace element

small size and simple vascular system with a single unbranched vein

propagation of desirable plants from a plant part; carried out in a laboratory

opening on the ovule sac through which the pollen tube can gain entry