A characteristic or genetic feature that is passed down from one generation to the next within a family.

A group of related organisms that share common characteristics and are classified under a common taxonomic category.

A bundle of muscle fibers, nerve fibers, or plant vascular tissue bound together in a structure.

A layer of meristematic tissue in plants that produces new vascular tissue, located between the xylem and phloem.

A lipid substance, often stored in the body, that serves as a form of energy reserve and is important for cellular function.

Specialized tissue in some animals that stores energy in the form of lipids and serves as an energy reservoir.

To release or discharge a substance, such as fluid or gas, from an organism or surface.

To shed or molt an outer layer, such as an exoskeleton or skin, during growth or development.

The process of shedding or molting the outer layers of an organism, particularly in arthropods.

The organ that detects light and enables vision, typically found in most animals and humans.