Fossilized excrement that provides insights into the diet and environment of ancient organisms.

Referring to organisms that thrive in or are attracted to feces, often used in the context of certain bacteria, fungi, or insects.

Referring to organisms that live in or on feces, particularly bacteria and other microorganisms that degrade organic matter.

Marine invertebrates in the phylum Cnidaria that form large, calcium carbonate structures, often creating coral reefs and providing habitats for marine life.

A long, flexible structure composed of fibers or tissues, often referring to structures like the spinal cord or plant vascular tissues.

Heart-shaped, often used to describe the shape of leaves, fruits, or other plant structures.

A surgical procedure in which part of the core or central part of an organ is removed.

A metabolic pathway in which lactate produced by anaerobic glycolysis in muscles is transported to the liver and converted back to glucose.

A buoyant, flexible material derived from the bark of cork oak trees, often used in bottle stoppers, insulation, and other applications.

A layer of tissue in plants responsible for producing cork, which forms the outer protective layer of stems and roots.