Describing actions or behaviors that are natural and not learned.

Behavior that an organism performs without prior experience or learning.

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels.

A family of proteins that facilitate cell adhesion and communication with the extracellular matrix.

A protective outer layer or covering, such as skin or the outer layer of a seed.

Describes layers of different types of sediment or rock that alternate or occur between each other.

A type of meristem located at the base of leaves or internodes in grasses, allowing for rapid growth.

A protective response of the body to injury or infection, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

Pertaining to or causing inflammation.

A group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem.