Biology Dictionary

  • Phyllophorous

    Phyllophorous

    Having or bearing leaves, or related to organisms that have leaf-like structures.

  • Phylogenetic

    Phylogenetic

    Relating to the evolutionary history and relationships among species or groups of organisms.

  • Phylogeny

    Phylogeny

    The evolutionary history and the relationships among a species or group of organisms.

  • Phylum (pl. Phyla)

    Phylum (pl. Phyla)

    A taxonomic rank below kingdom and above class, used to classify organisms based on shared characteristics.

  • Physiology

    Physiology

    The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions and processes of living organisms and their parts.

  • Physometra

    Physometra

    A genus of free-living, aquatic nematodes found in soil and water.

  • Phytohormone

    Phytohormone

    A plant hormone that regulates various aspects of plant growth and development, such as auxins and gibberellins.

  • Phytoid

    Phytoid

    A term sometimes used to describe organisms or structures that resemble plants in appearance or function.

  • Phytolith

    Phytolith

    A microscopic particle of silica formed in the cells of plants, often used in archaeology to identify plant species in…

  • Phytopathology

    Phytopathology

    The study of plant diseases, including their causes, symptoms, and treatment.