Biology Dictionary

  • Intestine, small

    Intestine, small

    The part of the intestine where most digestion and nutrient absorption occur.

  • Intine

    Intine

    The inner layer of the wall of a pollen grain or spore.

  • Intramuscular

    Intramuscular

    Located within or administered into a muscle.

  • Intraspecific

    Intraspecific

    Occurring within a single species.

  • Intraspecific competition

    Intraspecific competition

    Competition between members of the same species for resources.

  • Intrinsic factors

    Intrinsic factors

    Internal physiological or genetic factors influencing an organism’s function or development.

  • Introgression

    Introgression

    The incorporation of genetic material from one species into the gene pool of another through hybridization and backcrossing.

  • Intron

    Intron

    A non-coding segment of DNA within a gene that is removed during RNA processing.

  • Introvert

    Introvert

    A person who tends to focus on internal thoughts and feelings rather than seeking external stimulation; also used in biology to describe inward-turning structures.

  • Intrusion

    Intrusion

    In geology, the movement of magma into pre-existing rock formations.