Abbreviation for bacteriochlorophyll, a pigment found in photosynthetic bacteria that captures light for photosynthesis.

The most common form of DNA, which is a right-handed double helix, and serves as the standard model of DNA…

A British naval vessel known for its voyage between 1831 and 1836, during which Charles Darwin conducted significant biological research.

The solid, unweathered rock beneath soil and loose material, typically forming the foundation of the Earth’s crust.

A time scale commonly used in archaeology and geology, where ‘present’ is defined as the year 1950.

The actions or reactions of an organism, often in response to stimuli or environmental factors.

The study of the genetic and environmental influences on behavior, often focusing on heritable traits.

A mechanism of reproductive isolation where differences in behavior, such as mating rituals, prevent interbreeding between species.

A group of Homo erectus fossils found in China, providing significant evidence for human evolution.

An extinct group of cephalopods that lived during the Mesozoic era, related to modern-day squids and cuttlefish.