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A segmented body is the division in the animal's body plan, into separate functional units. Arthropods, such as the Armadillidiidae pictured here , are examples of a segmented body

The stamen is the pollen producing part of a flower, which usually has a slender filament that supports the anther. The anther is the part of the stamen where the pollen is actually produced. The picture shows the stamen of a flower.

The picture shows a developing bud of a flower. This area of the plant carries a lot of a plant hormone called Auxin. The Auxin hormone in plants promotes development and growth of shoots.

There are three different ways in which plants undergo photosynthesis, so they are separated into the three different types of plants. C3 plants, are the most common and the most efficient at photosynthesis in cool, wet climates. An example of a C3 plant is the potato that's pictured here.

Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) plants, are also C4 plants; however they minimize photorespiration and save water by separating these steps in time, between night and day. The picture, a pineapple, is an example of a CAM Plant.

Bone regions are united by a fibrous connective tissues. Connective tissue supports and binds together other tissues in the body. One example of this is where the radius connects to the ulna, the picture shown is the part of the arm where those bones connect.

The cuticle is a protective layer covering the epidermal cells and other plants limiting water loss. It consists of cutin, which gives it a waxy look. In the picture, you can see the glossy layer of the leaf.

A detritivore, also called a decomposer, is an organism that feeds on dead organic material. There are two types of detritivores: prokaryotes and fungi. The mushroom, as pictured here, is part of the fungi group.

Ectotherm means an animal that cannot maintain a stable internal temperature. It must rely on an external source of body heat. The picture shows an reptile, a lizard, which is an example of an ectotherm.

Endotherm means an animal that is independent and capable of generating an internal heat source. Warm blooded animals such as humans, pictured here, are prime examples of an endotherm.

An exoskeleton supports and protects an animal's body. The picture is of a cicada which is a prime example of an animal that has an exoskeleton.

In flowering plants, an ovary is a part of the female reproductive organ of a flower. It's part of the pistil which holds the ovules and is located near/at the point of connection with the base of the petals and sepals. The picture shows a side view of a flower, showing the point of connection it the base of the petals and sepals.

Gymnosperms are the non-flowering plants, such pine. There are both male and female cones, the male cone is called the pollen cone. The picture shows a male gymnosperm cone.

Homeostasis is the ability to maintain a stable internal environment. Dogs do not have sweat glands, so in order to maintain a stable internal temperature they pant. This is shown in the picture.

A homologous structure is an example of a bone that appears in different animals, demonstrating descent from a common ancestor. In the picture is a human arm next to a dog's leg, showing the similarities between the two.

A keystone species is a species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend on. If that species is removed there would be a drastic change in the ecosystem. The picture is of an earthworm. They are considered to be a keystone species, because as detritivores they alter many different variables of their ecosystem.

Organisms that are considered to be K-Strategist live in more stable environments, having longer life expectancies, are large, and produce less offspring that have a better chance of survival. The picture shows my cat, which is an example of a K-Strategist.

Mycelium is the vegetative part of the fungus, that consists of a network of fine white filaments. An example of this is the white filaments connected to the bottom of a mushroom, such as the one pictured.

A pollinator is an animal that causes plants to make fruit or seeds. The fertilize the plants by moving pollen from one part of the flower of a plant to another. Bees, such as the one pictured, are one of the best pollinators.

A population is a particular section, group, or type of people or animals living in an area. This picture shows a population of fish.

Organisms that are considered to be R-Strategist live in unstable environments, have short life span, are small, quick, and mature quickly. An example of this is the lizard, such as the one pictured.

A redox reaction is the type of chemical reaction involving electrons being transferred between two different species. A redox reaction is also called an oxidation reaction, and an example of this is the browning of bananas due to the reaction to oxygen.

Taxis is the movement of cells, or organisms to an external stimulus. An example of this is a moth bring drawn to light, such as the one in the picture.

Vestigial structures are structures that have no apparent function and appear to be remaining parts from past ancestors. This is a picture of a human; in many mammals ear movements play a role in sound localization, but in humans the muscles are considered to be non-functional.

Xylem is plant tissue that carries water. Xylem is what moves the water and nutrients through the plant. It forms the wood of trees and shrubs. In the picture is a tree stump, where the xylem is visible.