Euglenophyta

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Euglenophyta

"The euglenoids. Autotrophic (or sometimes derived heterotrophic) organisms with chlorophylls a and b. They store food as paramylon, an unusual carbohydrate. Euglenoids usually have a single apical flagellum of the tinsel variety and a contractile vacuole. The flexible cell wall (pellicle) is rich in proteins. Sexual reproduction is unknown. Euglenoids occur mostly in fresh water. There are some 450 species."
Biology of Plants, Fourth Edition, Worth Publishers Inc., Stanford University, Peter H. Raven and Helena Curtis, ©1971

References

  • Biology of Plants, Fourth Edition, Worth Publishers Inc., Stanford University, Peter H. Raven and Helena Curtis, ©1971
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    Dinophyceae ( Class )

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    Dinophyceae

    "The flagellates. Pyrrophyta with lateral flagella, one of which beat in a groove that encircles the organism. They probably have no form of sexual reproduction and their mitosis is unlike that in any other organism. There are more than 1,000 species."
    Biology of Plants, Fourth Edition, Worth Publishers Inc., Stanford University, Peter H. Raven and Helena Curtis, ©1971
    Taxonomic Hierarchy
    Kingdom Chromista
    Subkingdom Chromista
    Division Pyrrophycophyta – dinoflagellates
    Class Dinophyceae
    Direct Children:
    Order Actiniscales Sournia, 1984
    Order Blastodiniales Schiller, 1935
    Order Brachydiniales Loeblich III ex Sournia, 1984
    Order Dinamoebales Loeblich, 1970, emend. Steidinger et al.
    Order Dinophysiales Lindemann, 1928
    Order Dinotrichales Pascher, 1914
    Order Ebriales
    Order Gloeodiniales
    Order Gonyaulacales Taylor, 1980
    Order Gymnodiniales Lemmermann, 1910
    Order Lophodiniales Dodge, 1984
    Order Noctilucales Haeckel, 1894
    Order Peridiniales Haeckel, 1894
    Order Phytodiniales Loeblich, III, 1970
    Order Prorocentrales Lemmermann, 1910
    Order Ptychodiscales
    Order Suessiales Fensome et al., 1993
    Order Syndiniales Loeblich, III, 1976
    Order Thoracosphaerales Tanger in Tanger et al., 1982

    References and Further Reading

  • Biology of Plants, Fourth Edition, Worth Publishers Inc., Stanford University, Peter H. Raven and Helena Curtis, ©1971
  • Dinophyceae, Taxonomic Serial No.: 9874
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    Pyrrophyta

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    Pyrrophyta

    "Golden brown algae. Autrophic organisms with chlorophylls a and c. Food is stored as starch. Cell walls contain cellulose. The phylum contains some 1,100 species, mostly biflagellated organisms."

    References

  • Biology of Plants, Fourth Edition, Worth Publishers Inc., Stanford University, Peter H. Raven and Helena Curtis, ©1971
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    Albizia julibrissin ( Mimosa, Silktree or Powderpuff Tree )

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    Pronunciation key

    ( mi-mōsə )
    ( mi-mōzə )

    mi•mo•sa

    n.

    [Mod. L. < mimus see MIME. Perhaps named so for apparent mimicry of animal life.].

    Classified as part of the pea family which includes a large group of trees, shrubs and herbs and grows in warm regions. Usually it has bipinnate leaves and spikes of small white, yellow or pink flowers.

    According to The Trees of North America, Alan Mitchell and David Moore ©1987

    The silk tree, Albizia julibrissin or mimosa, is of origin in southern Asiatic regions. It has proven popular in small roadside gardens where the winters are not too severe. They are common from Long Island, New York but a little beyond is the limit for good growth. Coastal Plain, Texas and north into Missouri and Illinois in the east, and north to Seattle, Washington in the west, but less often as far north as Oregon. The form "Rosea" is the usual form.
    They are often pruned back hard to stumped main branches or to the trunk, annually. The bark is dark gray-green in late summer then yellow and sometimes orange. The flowers have have the scent of sweet hay and bloom throughout the summer.

    Mimosa, Albizia julibrissin
    Taxonomic Hierarchy
    Kingdom Plantae – Vegetal, plants
    Subkingdom Viridaeplantae – green plants
    Infrakingdom Streptophyta – land plants
    Division Tracheophyta – vascular plants
    Subdivision Spermatophytina – spermatophytes, seed plants
    Infradivision Angiospermae – flowering plants, angiosperms
    Class Magnoliopsida
    Superorder Rosanae
    Order Fabales
    Family Fabaceae – peas, legumes
    Genus Albizia Durazz.
    Species Albizia julibrissin Durazz. – silktree, powderpuff tree, mimosa, silk tree
    Mimosa, Albizia julibrissin
    Mimosa, Albizia julibrissin
    The leaf.

    References and Further Reading

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • The Trees of North America, Alan Mitchell and David Moore ©1987
  • Order, Fabales, Family, Fabaceae
  • Fabacea
  • Albizia julibrissin, Durazz., Taxonomic Serial No.: 26449
  • Mimosa Tree Albizia julibrissin
  • Albizia julibrissin: Mimosa, University of Florida
  • Madison's Flowers, Mimosa
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    Clydesdale ( Equus caballus )

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    ( klīdzdāl′ )

    Clydes•dale

    n.

    [After Clydesdale, the valley of the River Clyde, Scotland where the breed originated.].

    Any of a breed of strong, heavy draft horse.

    Seaworld states:

    "There are at least 111 recognized breeds of domesticated horses, including Suffolks, thoroughbreds, quarterhorses, Arabians, and Clydesdales. They all belong to the scientific family Equidae."

    Taxonomic Hierarchy
    Clydesdale
    Kingdom Animalia – Animal, animals
    Phylum Chordata – chordates
    Subphylum Vertebrata – vertebrates
    Class Mammalia Linnaeus, 1758 – mammals
    Subclass Theria Parker and Haswell, 1897
    Infraclass Eutheria Gill, 1872
    Order Perissodactyla Owen, 1848 – antas, odd-toed ungulates
    Family Equidae Gray, 1821 – asses, zebras, horses
    Genus Equus Linnaeus, 1758 – horses
    Species Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 – horse, horse (feral)

    References and Further Reading

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Equus caballus, Linnaeus, 1758, Taxonomic Serial No.: 180691
  • Equine World, Clydesdale
  • Characteristics and Origin of the Clydesdale Horse
  • Budweiser Clydesdales Anniversary
  • Clydesdale horse breed information
  • Seaworld, Animal Bytes, CLYDESDALE HORSE
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    cladophyll

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    Pronunciation key

    ( kladə-fil )

    clad•o•phyll

    n.

    [< Gr. klados a branch, shoot + phyllon leaf].

    In botany, a branch which renders the appearance and shape of a leaf.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    ck.

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    ck.

    [pl. CKS.]

    1. check.
    2. cask.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    citron ( Citrus medica )

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    ( sitrən )

    cit•ron

    n.

    [Fr. lemon (cf. cédrat citron tree, citron) It. citrone < L. citrus (*citrum); Gr. kitron; see CITRUS].

    1. Thick skinned yellow fruit bearing resemblance to a lime or lemon but is larger and contains less acid.
    2. Semi tropical shrub or tree, which produces this fruit.
    3. The rind of the fruit which is sometimes candied and used as a confection in fruitcake and other food preparations.
    4. Also see citron melon.
    citron
    Taxonomic Hierarchy
    Kingdom Plantae – Vegetal, plants
    Subkingdom Viridaeplantae – green plants
    Infrakingdom Streptophyta – land plants
    Division Tracheophyta – vascular plants, tracheophytes
    Subdivision Spermatophytina – spermatophytes, seed plants
    Infradivision Angiospermae – flowering plants, angiosperms
    Class Magnoliopsida
    Superorder Rosanae
    Order Sapindales
    Family Rutaceae – rues
    Genus Citrus L. – citrus
    Direct Children:
    Species Citrus X aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle (pro. sp.) – key lime
    Species Citrus X aurantium L. (pro. sp.) – sour orange
    Species Citrus hystrix DC.
    Species Citrus jambhiri Lush. – rough lemon
    Species Citrus limetta Risso – bitter orange
    Species Citrus X limon (L.) Burm. f. (pro. sp.) – lemon
    Species Citrus X limonia Osbeck (pro. sp.) – Mandarin lime
    Species Citrus macroptera Montrouz.
    Species Citrus maxima (Burm. f.) Merr. – shaddock, pomelo, pummelo
    Species Citrus medica L. – citron
    Species Citrus X nobilis Lour. – tangor
    Species Citrus X paradisi Macfad. (pro. sp.) – paradise citrus, grapefruit
    Species Citrus reticulata Blanco – tangerine
    Species Citrus X sinensis (L.) Osbeck (pro. sp.) – sweet orange
    Species Citrus tachibana (Makino) Tanaka – tachibana orange
    Species Citrus X tangelo J.W. Ingram & H.E. Moore – tangelo
    citron

    References and Further Reading

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Citrus L., Taxonomic Serial No.: 28882
  • Flora of Pakistan, Taxon: Citrus medica var. acida, on-site image altered from the original by M.Y. Saleem
  • Fotos: Dr. Wolfram Lobin/Uni Bonn, Die Zitronatzitrone.
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    cimex

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    Pronunciation key

    ( sīmeks )

    ci•mex

    n. [pl. CIMICES (simə-sēz′)]

    [L. a bug]

    1. bedbug.
    Cimex - bed bug life stage
    Taxonomic Hierarchy
    Kingdom Animalia – Animal, animals
    Phylum Arthropoda – arthropods
    Subphylum Hexapoda – hexapods
    Class Insecta – insects, hexapoda
    Subclass Pterygota – winged insects
    Infraclass Neoptera – modern, wing-folding insects
    Order Hemiptera Linnaeus, 1758 – true bugs, hemipterans
    Suborder Heteroptera Latreille, 1810 – true bugs
    Infraorder Cimicomorpha – thaumastocorid bugs
    Superfamily Cimicoidea
    Family Cimicidae Latreille, 1802 – bed bugs
    Subfamily Cimicinae Latreille, 1802
    Genus Cimex [Linnaeus, 1758]
    Direct Children:
    Species Cimex adjunctus Barber, 1939
    Species Cimex antennatus Usinger and Ueshima, 1965
    Species Cimex brevis Usinger and Ueshima, 1965
    Species Cimex incrassatus Usinger and Ueshima, 1965
    Species Cimex latipennis Usinger and Ueshima, 1965
    Species Cimex lectularius Linnaeus, 1758 – bed bug, punaise des lits
    Species Cimex pilosellus (Horvath, 1910) – bat bug, punaise de la chauve-souris

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Cimex, [Linnaeus, 1758], Taxonomic Serial No.: 107053
  • CDC.gov, Cimex hemipterus, Cimex lectularius
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    C.I.

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    C.I.

    Channel Islands.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    chrysalis

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    ( kris’l-is )

    chrys•a•lis

    n. [pl. CHRYSALISES (-iz), CHRYSALIDES (kri-salə-dēz′]

    [L. chrysallis; Gr. chrysallis gold colored chrysalis of a butterfly < chrysos gold; of Semitic origin; cf. Phoenician-Hebrew hārūz, gold, Aramaic haraʽ, yellow].

    1. Intermediate stage between larval stage and adult in which some insects form a pupa, case or cocoon.
    2. The actual case or cocoon.
    3. In the midst of a formative stage or period of development.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Ch., ch., c.h.

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    Ch., ch., c.h.

    1. Chaldean.
    2. Chaldee.
    3. China.
    4. Chinese.
    5. chancery.
    6. chaplain.
    7. check.
    8. chief.
    9. child; children.
    10. church.
    11. chapter. pl. chapters.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    C.G.S., cgs., c.g.s.

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    C.G.S., cgs., c.g.s.

    Centimeter-gram-second.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    cg., C.G., c.g.

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    cg., C.G., c.g.

    1. centigram, centigrams, also cgm.
    2. Coast Guard.
    3. captain of the guard.
    4. center of gravity.
    5. commanding general.
    6. consul general

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    c.f.s.

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    c.f.s.

    cubic feet a second.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    c.f., Cf., c/f

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    c.f., Cf., c/f

    1. confer, [L.] compare.
    2. in baseball, centerfield or centerfielder.
    3. in book-binding, calf.
    4. in chemistry, Californium.
    5. in bookkeeping, c/f, carried forward.
    6. C.F., c.f. cost and freight.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Cenozoic

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    ( sē′n-zōik )
    ( sen′ə-zōik )

    Ce•no•zo•ic

    adj.

    [< Gr. kainos recent, new + zōē + ic].

    The geological era beginning around 60 million years ago, following the Mesozoic, and includes the present time. The Cenosoic is characterized by the evolution and development of mammals. See also Cainozoic.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Ce, C.E.

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    Ce, C.E.

    1. Ce in chemistry, cerium.
    2. Chemical Engineer.
    3. Chief Engineer.
    4. Church of England.
    5. Civil Engineer.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Cd, cd, c.d.

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    Cd, cd, c.d.

    1. in chemistry, cadmium.
    2. cord or cords.
    3. compact disc.
    4. cash discount.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    cc., c.c., C.C.

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    cc., c.c., C.C.

    1. chapters.
    2. cubic centimeter, cubic centimeters.
    3. carbon copy.
    4. cashier's check.
    5. chief clerk.
    6. circuit court.
    7. city council.
    8. civil court.
    9. company commander.
    10. county clerk.
    11. county commissioner.
    12. county council.
    13. county court.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    C.B.S. or CBS

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    C.B.S. or CBS

    Columbia Broadcasting System.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Cb

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    Cb

    in chemistry, columbium.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    cannabin

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    ( kanə-bin )

    can•na•bin

    n.

    [L. hemp < same IE. base as AS. hænaep whence English hemp].

    White, poison crystalline resin which is sometimes extracted from cannibis and known as the major active narcotic agent.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    C.A.A.

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    C.A.A.

    Civil Aeronautics Authority

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Bz.

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    Bz.

    benzene.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    byre

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    Pronunciation key

    ( bīr )

    byre

    n.

    [AS., a hut; bower].

    A barn for cows.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    by-and-by

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    Pronunciation key

    ( bī’-n-bī )

    by-and-by

    n.

    A future time.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    bx.

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    bx.

    box pl. boxes.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.W.I.

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    B.W.I.

    British West Indies.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    bvt.

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    bvt.

    1. brevet.
    2. brevetted.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.V.

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    B.V.

    Beata Virgo [L.] Blessed Virgin.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Buteshire

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    Pronunciation key

    ( būtshir )

    Bute•shire

    n.

    Bute (county).

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    b.u., BU, bu

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    b.u., BU, bu

    1. bureau.
    2. bushel.
    3. bushels.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.T.U., Btu, B.t.u., BTU

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    B.T.U.

    British thermal unit (or units).

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Btry.

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    Btry.

    Battery.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.T., b.t., bt.

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    bt.

    1. baronet.

    B.T., B. Th.

    1. Bachelor of Theology [L.] Baccalaureus Theologiae.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.S., B/S, b.s.

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    B.S., B/S, b.s.

    1. B/s,
      1. bags
      2. bales
    2. B.S.
      1. Bachelor of Science
      2. Bachelor of Surgery
    3. balance sheet
    4. bill of sale

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    brontosaurus ( apatosaurus )

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    Pronunciation key

    ( bron′tə-sô-rəs )

    bron•to•sau•rus

    n.

    [bronto thunder + Gr. sauros].

    brontosaurus

    Large, extinct American dinosaur which thrived during the Jurassic Period and had a long, slender neck, small head and thick tapering tail.

    "In 1877, Othniel Charles Marsh described a dinosaur on the basis of very incomplete remains, a dinosaur that he named Apatosaurus. Two years later he described another dinosaur from an almost complete skeleton and named it Brontosaurus. The skeleton was assembled and mounted for display in the Yale Peabody Museum and became very well known to the public. There were pictures of it in books, newspaper articles and magazines, always labeled as Brontosaurus. In 1903 Elmer Riggs re-examined the original Apatosaurus material and realized that it had come from the same sort of dinosaur as Brontosaurus. Since the name Apatosaurus was published first, technically it is the proper scientific name for the animal. However, by the time Riggs published his study, the name Brontosaurus had become so firmly entrenched in the public mind that the animal continues to be called Brontosaurus in the popular press."

    References

  • Why did they change the name of Brontosaurus to Apatosaurus?
  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Apatosaurus, Yale University
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    br, Br or BR

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    br, Br or BR

    1. Br, in chemistry, bromine.
    2. Br.,
      1. Breton.
      2. Britain.
      3. British.
    3. br.,
      1. branch.
      2. brig.
      3. bronze.
      4. brother.
    4. b.r., B/R, bills receivable.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.P.O.E.

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    B.P.O.E.

    Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    bp., B.P. B/P

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    bp or b.p. or B/P.

    1. birthplace. also, bpl.
    2. bishop.
    3. bill of parcels.
    4. bills payable.
    5. below proof.
    6. boiling point.
    7. Bachelor of Pharmacy Baccalaureus Pharmaciae
    8. Bachelor of Philosophy Baccalaureus Philosophiae

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Boomer State

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    Pronunciation key

    ( bmẽr )

    Boom•er State

    Nickname for Oklahoma State.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    boatbill heron ( Cochlearius )

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    Pronunciation key

    ( bōtbil′ )

    boat•bill

    n.

    Tropical American wading bird with a large bill of the heron family.

    Boat bill heron
    Taxonomic Hierarchy
    Kingdom Animalia – Animal, animals
    Phylum Chordata – chordates
    Subphylum Vertebrata – vertebrates
    Class Aves – Birds
    Order Pelecaniformes – Pelicans, Ibises, ibis, Herons
    Family Ardeidae Leach, 1820 – Bitterns, Egrets, Herons
    Subfamily Cochleariinae Chenu & Des Murs, 1854
    Genus Cochlearius Brisson, 1760
    Species Cochlearius cochlearius (Linnaeus, 1766) – Boat-billed Heron
    Direct Children:
    Subspecies Cochlearius cochlearius cochlearius (Linnaeus, 1766)
    Subspecies Cochlearius cochlearius panamensis Griscom, 1926
    Subspecies Cochlearius cochlearius phillipsi Dickerman, 1973
    Subspecies Cochlearius cochlearius ridgwayi Dickerman, 1973
    Subspecies Cochlearius cochlearius zeledoni (Ridgway, 1885)

    References and Further Reading

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Cochlearius cochlearius, (Linnaeus, 1766), Taxonomic Serial No.: 174873
  • NYPL: Night-heron and boatbill
  • Boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius) (Linnaeus, 1766)
  • Boat-billed Heron Cochlearius cochlearius
  • Cochlearius cochlearius
  • Boat-billed Heron Cochlearius cochlearius
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    Bnss.

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    Bnss.

    Baroness.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Bn. or B.N.

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    Bn.

    1. Baron.
    2. Battalion.

    B.N.

    1. Bank Note.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.M.R.

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    B.M.R.

    Basal metabolic rate.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.M. or BM

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    BM

    1. [Colloq.] bowel movement.

    B.M.

    1. Baccalaureus Medicinae [L.] Bachelor of Medicine.
    2. Baccalaureus Musicae [L.] Bachelor of Music.
    3. British Museum.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    blossom

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    Pronunciation key

    ( blosəm )

    blos•som

    n.

    [ME. blosme AS. blostma, blosma, blosim; ult. < same IE. base as bloom].

    1. Flower or bloom particularly from fruit-bearing plants and trees.
    2. Seasonal event, a time or state of flowering.
      1. v.i. to have blossoms, or opening into blossoms.
    3. to thrive, flourish, develop or begin to do so.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    black knot

    1

    black knot

    n.

    black knot

    Black Knot
    Dibotryon morbosum (Schw.) Theiss & Syd. Apiosporina morbosa (Schw.) Arx), Plowrightia morbosum

    HOSTS are members of the genus, Prunus, mainly affecting cultivated plum, prune and cherry and to a lesser extent wild plum and cherry

    1. A disease which affects cherry and plum trees with hard, blackish swelling forming on branches.
    2. The fungus which causes this disease.

    References and Further Reading

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Black Knot, Wayne F. Wilcox, Department of Plant Pathology, NYS Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University
  • Black Knot Disease
  • APSnet > Education > Introductory > Plant Disease Lessons > Fungi and Fungus-like Organisms > Ascomycetes/Imperfect Fungi
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    Bks

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    bks., Bks., B.K.S.

    barracks

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Bk, bk

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    Bk, bk

    1. In chemistry, berkelium.
    2. [pl. BKS].
      1. bank
      2. block
      3. book

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Björnson, Björnstjerne

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    Pronunciation key

    ( Byörnstyâr-nə byörnsôn )

    Björn•son, Björn•stjer•ne

    1832-1910. Norwegian dramatist, novelist and poet. A social reformer who received the Nobel prize in literature in 1903.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.J.

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    B.J.

    Bachelor of Journalism.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    bipinnate

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    ( bī-pināt )

    bi•pin•nate

    Bipinnate leaf
    Bipinnate leaf

    adj.

    [see BI + PINNATE].

    Bipinnate leaf of acacia
    Bipinnate leaf of Acacia

    Pinnate leaflets on a stem, growing opposite of the other from the main stem.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees, Edited by Steve Cafferty M.Sc. ©2005
  • Zoology Quest: Chart of Leaf Shapes
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    bidarka

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    ( bī-därkə )

    bi•dar•ka

    n.

    [< Russ. baidarka dim. of baidara canoe or coracle].

    A canoe used by Eskimoes in Alaska designed with a covering of seal-skin.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    bidarkee

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    ( bī-därkē )

    bi•dar•kee

    n.

    a bidarka.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Bhutan

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    ( b-tän )

    Bhu•tan

    n.

    a state located in the Himalaya Mountains, and bounded by Tibet, Sikkim and India.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    Bhagavad-Gita

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    ( bugə-vəd-gētä )

    Bha•ga•vad-Gi•ta

    n.

    [Sans. Bhagavadgītā, Song of the Blessed One].

    Sacred Hindu text that is a philosophical dialogue to be found in one of the ancient Sanskrit epics, the Mahabharata.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    b.g., bg, B.G., or BG

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    bg.

    bag [pl. bags]

    B.G.

    1. Birmingham gauge.
    2. Brigadier General.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    bf or BF or b.f. or B.F.

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    bf

    1. in printing, boldface.

    B/F

    1. in bookkeeping, brought forward.

    B.F.

    1. Bachelor of Finance
    2. Bachelor of Forestry

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    berg

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    ( bũrg )

    berg

    n.

    [< iceberg].

    an iceberg.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    beadruby ( Maianthemum )

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    ( bēdr′bi )

    bead•ru•by

    n. [pl. BEAD-RUBIES (-biz)

    Small plants of North America with white flowers and produce red berries shaped like beads.

    Maianthemum canadense
    Taxonomic Hierarchy
    Kingdom Plantae – Vegetal, plants
    Subkingdom Viridaeplantae – green plants
    Infrakingdom Streptophyta – land plants
    Division Tracheophyta – vascular plants, tracheophytes
    Subdivision Spermatophytina – spermatophytes, seed plants
    Infradivision Angiospermae – flowering plants, angiosperms
    Class Magnoliopsida
    Superorder Lilianae – monocots, monocotyledons
    Order Asparagales
    Family Asparagaceae
    Genus Maianthemum F.H. Wigg. – mayflower, beadruby, Solomon's-seal
    Direct Children:
    Species Maianthemum bifolium (L.) F.W. Schmidt
    Species Maianthemum canadense Desf. – Canada mayflower, two leaved Solomonseal, false lily-of-the-valley
    Species Maianthemum dilatatum (Alph. Wood) A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr. – false lily of the valley, false lily of the vally
    Species Maianthemum racemosum (L.) Link – feathery false lily of the valley, feathery false Solomon's seal, feathery false Solomon's-seal, feathery false lily of the vally, false Solomon's-seal
    Species Maianthemum stellatum (L.) Link – starry false lily of the valley, star-flower Solomon's-seal, star false Solomon's-seal, little false Solomon's-seal, starry false Solomon's-seal, false Solomon's seal, starry false Solomon's seal, starry Solomon's-seal
    Species Maianthemum trifolium (L.) Sloboda – threeleaf false lily of the valley, threeleaf false lily of the vally

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Maianthemum, [F.H. Wigg.], Taxonomic Serial No.: 500404
  • CalPhotos, Photo Database, Maianthemum canadense
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    bdellium

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    ( deli-əm )

    bdel•li•um

    n.

    [L. < Gr. bdellion].

    1. Gum resin that is myrrlike.
    2. Any tree which produces this substance.
    3. In various Biblical interpretation, a jewel described as a carbunkle (Gen.2:12) a crystal (Num. 11:7) or a pearl (rabbinical interpretation).

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.D., bd or b.d.

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    B.D., bd or b.d.

    1. Bachelor of Divinity.
    2. board.
    3. bound.
    4. bundle.
    5. bond.

    bd. ft.

    1. board foot or board feet.

    B/D

    1. bank draft
    2. bills discounted

    bds.,

    1. boards
    2. (bound in) boards
    3. bundles

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.C.S.

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    B.C.S.

    Bachelor of Chemical Science.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.C.E.

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    B.C.E.

    1. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering.
    2. Bachelor of Civil Engineering.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.C. or b.c.

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    B.C.

    1. Bachelor of Chemistry.
    2. Bachelor of Commerce.
    3. Before Christ.
    4. British Columbia.
    5. battery commander.
    6. bass clarinet.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    BB (shot)

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    ( bē-bē )

    BB (shot)

    Designation of size, .18 of an inch in diameter and fired from an air rifle, known as a BB gun.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    B.B.A.

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    B.B.A.

    Bachelor of Business Administration.

    References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
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    banana

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    ( bə-nanə )

    ba•nan•a

    n.

    [ Sp. & Port. ].

    1. Tropical treelike plant related to plantains with long, broad leaves and large clusters of fruit.
    2. The fruit. A narrow, somewhat curved, flesh-colored fleshy fruit with a yellow or reddish skin.
    Banana, Musa
    Taxonomic Hierarchy
    Kingdom Plantae – Vegetal, plants
    Subkingdom Viridaeplantae – green plants
    Infrakingdom Streptophyta – land plants
    Division Tracheophyta – vascular plants
    Subdivision Spermatophytina – spermatophytes, seed plants
    Infradivision Angiospermae – flowering plants, angiosperms
    Class Magnoliopsida
    Superorder Lilianae – monocots, monocotyledons
    Order Zingiberales
    Family Musaceae – banana
    Genus Musa L. – banana
    Direct Children:
    Species Musa acuminata Colla – edible banana
    Species Musa balbisiana Colla – plantain, banana
    Species Musa ornata Roxb.
    Species Musa X paradisiaca L. (pro sp.) – banana, plantain, French plantain
    Species Musa textilis Née – Manila-hemp, abaca, abaca
    Species Musa troglodytarum L. – fe'i banana
    Species Musa velutina H. Wendl. & Drude – pink velvet banana, hairy banana

    References and Further Reading

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Musa L., Taxonomic Serial No.: 42388
  • Banana Seeds
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    baby blue eyes ( Nemophila )

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    baby blue eyes

    n.

    Native California flower with dark-spotted blue flowers.

    Baby Blue Eyes, Nemophila
    Taxonomic Hierarchy
    Kingdom Plantae – Vegetal, plants
    Subkingdom Viridaeplantae – green plants
    Infrakingdom Streptophyta – land plants
    Division Tracheophyta – vascular plants
    Subdivision Spermatophytina – spermatophytes, seed plants
    Infradivision Angiospermae – flowering plants, angiosperms
    Class Magnoliopsida
    Superorder Asteranae
    Order Boraginales
    Family Boraginaceae – borage
    Genus Nemophila [ Nutt. ] – blue-eyes, baby blue eyes
    Direct Children:
    Species Nemophila aphylla (L.) Brummitt – smallflower baby blue eyes
    Species Nemophila arizonica M.E. Jones
    Species Nemophila breviflora A. Gray – baby blue eyes, Great Basin blue-eyes, basin nemophila
    Species Nemophila heterophylla Fisch. & C.A. Mey. – small baby blue eyes
    Species Nemophila kirtleyi L.F. Hend. – Kirtley's nemophila
    Species Nemophila maculata Benth. ex Lindl. – fivespot
    Species Nemophila menziesii Hook. & Arn. – baby blue-eyes, baby blue eyes
    Species Nemophila parviflora Douglas ex Benth. – smallflower blue-eyes, smallflower nemophila
    Species Nemophila pedunculata Douglas ex Benth. – littlefoot blue-eyes, littlefoot nemophila
    Species Nemophila phacelioides Nutt. – largeflower nemophila, baby blue-eyes, largeflower baby blue eyes
    Species Nemophila pulchella Eastw. – Eastwood's baby blue eyes
    Species Nemophila spatulata Coville – Sierra blue-eyes, Sierra baby blue eyes

    References and Further Reading

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Nemophila, Baby Blue Eyes
  • Baby Blue Eyes, Nemopila insignis (Hydrophyllaceae)
  • Nemophila,( Nutt. ) Taxonomic Serial No.: 31421
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