Mutualism

A form of symbiosis in which both species benefit. A type of symbiosis where both organisms benefit. The classic example is lichens, which is a symbiosis between an alga and a ...

mutualism

Biology; Marine biology

An interaction between two species in which both derive some benefit.

mutualism

Biology; General biology

A close relationship between two different kinds of organisms in which each organism is helped and neither is harmed.

Mutual

Religion; Mormonism

The Church's auxiliary organization for youth ages twelve through eighteen, for many years called the Mutual Improvement Association, or MIA.

engram

Biology; General biology

Theoretical locations in the brain that respond to outside stimuli and are then responsible for the storage of memories. The way that memories are stored and replayed in the brain ...

evolution

Biology; General biology

Genetic changes observed amongst population of organisms from generation to generation, are collectively termed as evolution.

hump

Biology; General biology

A raised and rounded lump is called as hump: A camel has a hump on his back.

life

Biology; General biology

Life is a condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction and power of adaptation to ...

adrenaline

Biology; General biology

A hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands, which are located on top of the kidneys.

calorie

Biology; General biology

A unit used to measure the amount of energy released by food as it is digested in the body.

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Bacteria power

Electricity derived directly from bacteria. Like other cells, bacteria use electrons taken in from food to generate energy, but must ensure that these ...