Definitions

Alkaloid 8212; Any of a group of naturally occurring, nitrogen-containing compound usually of plant origin.

Ambergris 8212; A concretion from the intestinal tract of the sperm whale found floating in tropical waters, Used in perfumery for the fixing of odours.

Amorphous 8212; Lacking definite form or shape, for example any powder.

Analogous 8212; Corresponding to or resembling another structure in function but differing in fundamental structure. The wing of an insect, for example, is analogous to the wing of a bat.Apodal 8212; No feet or legs.

Atrophy8212; The reduction in size of an organ or structure, resulting from lack of nourishment or reduced functional activity.

Benthos 8212; Bottom of sea.

Bifid 8212; Forked. Divided into two parts by a median cleft, like a snake8217;s tongue.

Bill 8212; The toothless jaws of a bird. The beak.