larval form found in some nemertine species

surface appendage of some prokaryotes used for attachment to surfaces including other prokaryotes

epithelial-like cell that forms the outermost layer of sponges and encloses a jelly-like substance called mesohyl

cartilaginous outer ear

leaf type with a divided leaf blade consisting of leaflets arranged on both sides of the midrib

a variation of endocytosis that imports macromolecules that the cell needs from the extracellular fluid

first species to appear in primary and secondary succession

fused group of carpels

ground tissue found towards the interior of the vascular tissue in a stem or root

pituitary dwarfism

condition caused by underproduction of GH in children

gland located on the surface of the thyroid that produces parathyroid hormone

(also, infundibulum) stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus

joint with the rounded end of one bone fitting into a ring formed by the other bone

organ that supports the diffusion of nutrients and waste between the mother’s and fetus’ blood