Biology Dictionary

  • Lens

    Lens

    A transparent structure in the eye that focuses light onto the retina.

  • Lentic

    Lentic

    Relating to still freshwater habitats, such as lakes and ponds.

  • Lenticel

    Lenticel

    A porous structure in the bark of stems and roots that allows gas exchange.

  • Lentiform

    Lentiform

    Shaped like a lens or lentil.

  • Leopon

    Leopon

    A hybrid cross between a male leopard and a female lion.

  • Lepidoptera

    Lepidoptera

    An order of insects that includes butterflies and moths, characterized by scaled wings.

  • Leprology

    Leprology

    The study of leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and its treatment.

  • Leprosy

    Leprosy

    A chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the skin and nerves.

  • Laurentia

    Laurentia

    A craton that forms the ancient core of North America, which was part of the supercontinent Rodinia.

  • Law of conservation of energy

    Law of conservation of energy

    A fundamental principle of physics stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.