Biology Dictionary

  • Zooid

    Zooid

    An individual member of a colonial organism, often with specific functions like reproduction or feeding.

  • Zoological

    Zoological

    Pertaining to the branch of biology concerned with the study of animals.

  • Zoology

    Zoology

    The scientific study of animals, including their biology, behavior, and interaction with their environment.

  • Zoonotic

    Zoonotic

    Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

  • Zoophyte

    Zoophyte

    A term used historically for animal-like plants, such as corals, which possess both plant and animal characteristics.

  • Zooplankton

    Zooplankton

    Small, drifting animals in aquatic environments that serve as prey for larger organisms.

  • Zoospore

    Zoospore

    A type of spore that moves using a flagellum, typically found in some algae and fungi.

  • Zoosterol

    Zoosterol

    A sterol found in animals, similar to cholesterol, which plays a role in cell membrane structure and function.

  • Yadh

    Yadh

    An abbreviation in biochemistry or genetics, possibly referring to a specific biochemical or molecular process.

  • Yakalo

    Yakalo

    A hybrid between a yak and a cow, typically produced for agricultural or labor purposes in regions where both species…