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NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
In taxonomy, a diagnostic character used in a taxonomic key.
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One of four branched ciliated canals that originates directly from the stomach of scyphozoan medusae and moves partially digested food materials from the ring canal to the stomach.
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The creation of products and processes for the purpose of improving human chances for survival, comfort level, and quality of life.
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A basket star is a specialised type of brittle star (Echinodermata). It has a series of complexly branched arms which are used to capture plankton.
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A difference in behaviour (usually reproductive behavior) that prevents genetic exchange between members of different populations or species.
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A layer of soft but solid, mobile rock comprising the lower part of the upper mantle from about 100 to 350 km beneath the Earth's surface.
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A periodic wind caused by the effects of differential heating, with the largest being the Indian monsoon found in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia.
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A small reproductive cell produced by certain bacteria, algae, fungi and nonflowering plants. Spores contain at least one genome and are highly resistant to heat excess and dehydration.
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