Biology Dictionary

  • Antheridium

    Antheridium

    The male gametangium in algae, mosses, ferns, and fungi that produces sperm cells.

  • Anthocyans

    Anthocyans

    Pigments in plants responsible for red, purple, and blue colors; function in attracting pollinators and protecting from UV.

  • Anthracosis

    Anthracosis

    Black pigmentation of the lungs due to carbon deposits; not applicable to plants.

  • Anthropoid

    Anthropoid

    A member of the primate group that includes apes and humans; not relevant to botany.

  • Anthropologist

    Anthropologist

    A scientist who studies human cultures and societies; not related to plant science.

  • Anthropomorphism

    Anthropomorphism

    Attributing human traits to non-human entities; not a scientific concept in plant biology.

  • Antibacterial

    Antibacterial

    Substances that kill or inhibit bacteria; some plants produce natural antibacterial compounds.

  • Antibiotic

    Antibiotic

    A chemical substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria; some are derived from or act on plants.

  • Antibody

    Antibody

    A protein produced by the immune system in animals; not found in plants, but antibody-based assays are used in plant…

  • Anticipation

    Anticipation

    A genetic phenomenon where symptoms of a disorder become more severe in successive generations; not common in plant genetics.