(biology) the lack of correspondence of apparently similar body parts
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(biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure
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(biology) similarity because of common evolution
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.(biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate
Used in the same subject area: Biology, Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained" - Shakespeare
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water"
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.a low area where the land is saturated with water
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Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovel…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovel…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovel…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; "he praised the richness of the soil"; "weeds lovel…
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
Used in the same subject area: Environmental science, Pollution, Water and aquatic environments.that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency; "take the bad with the good"
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A suffix used to from adjectives from nouns and from adjectives. It denotes relation, resemblance, similarity, and sometimes has a dim…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.of Similarity
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.(biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts; "i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.A comparison that helps explain an unfamiliar idea.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.The branch of biology that studies the structure of organisms
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.Of or pertaining to the two sides of a central area or organ, or of a central axis; as, bilateral symmetry in animals, where there is…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.Similarity of origin; affinity.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.Having similarity of sequence; -- said of certain parallel progressions of two parts in a piece of harmony; as, consecutive fifths, or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.Reciprocal relation; corresponding similarity or parallelism of relation or law; capacity of being converted into, or of giving place…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral dista…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: biology, similarity, identity, shape, structure.the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
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