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Adjectives of Biology

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pathogenic
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carnivorous
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herbivorous
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biological
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botanical
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organic
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multicellular
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fungal
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symbiotic
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mammalian
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photosynthetic
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sapiens
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reptilian
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parasitic
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herbal
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aerobic
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somatic
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evolutionary
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aquatic
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environmental
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marine
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agricultural
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ecological
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glacial
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genetic
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inorganic
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mitochondrial
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ketogenic
reproductive
Adjective
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relating to processes and behaviors involved in the creation of offspring within a species

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Reproductive organs in animals and plants facilitate the production of offspring.
Reproductive behavior includes mating rituals and courtship displays.
metabolic
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relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life

pathogenic
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capable of causing disease

carnivorous
carnivorous
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(of plants or animals) feeding on the meat or flesh of other animals

herbivorous
herbivorous
herbivorous
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(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

biological
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relating to the science that explores living organisms and their functions

botanical
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concerning or involving the study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

organic
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relating to a carbon-based compound that has a biological origin

inorganic
multicellular
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having more than one cell

fungal
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relating to or characteristic of fungi, which are a diverse group of organisms including molds, mushrooms, and yeasts

symbiotic
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involving a mutually beneficial relationship between two different organisms

mammalian
mammalian
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relating to mammals, animals that give birth to live young and nurse them with milk

photosynthetic
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able to use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water

nonphotosynthetic
sapiens
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having characteristics associated with modern humans, including advanced cognitive abilities and complex social structures

reptilian
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relating to reptiles, which are cold-blooded animals with scaly skin and usually lay eggs

parasitic
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relating to organisms that live on or inside other organisms, benefiting at the expense of their hosts

herbal
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relating to or made from herbs, which are plants valued for their medicinal, aromatic, or culinary properties

aerobic
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needing oxygen or air to function or survive

anaerobic
somatic
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related only to the body, distinct from mental or emotional aspects

evolutionary
evolutionary
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related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something

aquatic
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related to or adapted for living or functioning in water

terrestrial
environmental
environmental
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relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

marine
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related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

agricultural
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related to the practice or science of farming

ecological
ecological
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related to the connection between animals, plants, and humans and their environment

glacial
glacial
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relating to a large mass of compressed ice like those near the poles or on mountains

genetic
genetic
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connected to the parts of the DNA in cells, called genes, that determine hereditary traits

inorganic
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not possessing the characteristics or properties associated with living organisms

organic
mitochondrial
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relating to or characteristic of mitochondria, which are organelles found in cells responsible for energy production

genomic
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relating to the complete set of genes or genetic material present in an organism

ketogenic
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relating to or characteristic of a metabolic state known as ketosis, where the body produces ketone bodies as an alternative energy source

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