Glossary of terms used on this site
Glossary of biology.
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statolith |
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stele |
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inner portion of the root containing the vascular tissue; surrounded by the endodermis |
stereocilia |
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in the auditory system, hair-like projections from hair cells that help detect sound waves |
stereoscopic vision |
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two overlapping fields of vision from the eyes that produces depth perception |
sternum |
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(also, breastbone) long, flat bone located at the front of the chest |
steroid |
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type of lipid composed of four fused hydrocarbon rings forming a planar structure. |
stigma |
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uppermost structure of the carpel where pollen is deposited |
stipule |
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small green structure found on either side of the leaf stalk or petiole |
stolon |
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modified stem that runs parallel to the ground and can give rise to new plants at the nodes |
stoma |
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opening that regulates gas exchange and water evaporation between leaves and the environment, typically situated on the underside of leaves |
stomach |
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saclike organ containing acidic digestive juices |
stratified epithelia |
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multiple layers of epithelial cells |
strigolactone |
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strobilus |
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stroke volume |
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