A large glacial lake that existed during the last ice age, covering parts of North America.

The theory that organisms can pass traits acquired during their lifetime to their offspring.

A theory of evolution proposed by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, suggesting that acquired traits are inherited.

A symbol used in various scientific contexts, including representing wavelength or a type of bacteriophage.

A type of bacteriophage that infects Escherichia coli and can integrate its DNA into the host genome.

The thin, flat, expanded part of a leaf or plant structure; also refers to thin layers in various biological contexts.

A family of glycoproteins that form part of the extracellular matrix and are essential for cell adhesion.

A term possibly referring to specific types of chromosomes identified in a specific context or research; however, no common usage in biology.

The mass extinction event at the boundary between the Cretaceous and Tertiary periods, known for the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Abbreviation for the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event, also written as K-Pg (Cretaceous–Paleogene).