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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
A group of cells with a specific function in the body of an organism. Tissues are composed of nearly identical cells and their products, and are organized into larger units called organs.
Industry:Natural environment
A monosaccharide,C6H12O6, that is the end product of carbohydrate metabolism and is the chief source of energy for living organisms.
Industry:Natural environment
A satellite traveling in a near-polar orbit around the globe; civilian satellite program managed and operated by NESDIS.
Industry:Natural environment
A system of very small tubules that links the polyps of calcareous colonial hydrozoans.
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An analytical technique where ions are separated according to their ratio of charge to mass. The atomic weight of the particle can be obtained from the mass spectrum produced.
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An overt, measurable activity generated by some internal oscillator (or ‘clock’).
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Cup-shaped.
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In evolution, a shared primitive character.
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Living endosymbiotic microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, contributes a health benefit to the host animal. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria are the most common types of microorganism used as probiotics; dietary supplements containing protective bacteria (such as Lactobacillus acidophilus).
Industry:Natural environment
The amount of organic matter, carbon, or energy content that is accumulated during a given time period.
Industry:Natural environment