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NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
The kingdom of immobile multicellular eukaryotes that obtain energy through photosynthesis, and have cells encased in cell walls composed of cellulose.
Industry:Natural environment
A central concept of biology that all living organisms are descended from predecessor living organisms.
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A fish which lacks pelvic (ventral) fins, such as the American or European eel.
Industry:Natural environment
A marine mammal of the Order Cetacea. The Cetacea includes whales, dolphins and porpoises.
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A prerequisite for molecular genetic studies is, by definition, the ability to isolate nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).
Industry:Natural environment
A standard rule or test on which a judgement or decision can be based.
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A wasting or decrease in size of a tissue or organ because of a reduction in the size or number of its cells. Atrophy may result from cellular death, reduced cellular division, pressure, ischemia, malnutrition, decreased activity or hormonal changes.
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In taxonomy, one of two or more scientific names that are spelled differently, but refer to the same organism.
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Organisms (usually bacteria) that derive energy from inorganic reactions; also known as chemosynthetic organisms.
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Sonar designed to look sideways and at a downward angle from both sides of a towed unit, called a towfish. The bottom and any objects in the water above the bottom reflect sound waves back to the towed array. An image is produced fom this information.
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