Glossary of Science

— This glossary was compiled and edited by volunteer Megatheria, i.e., scientists of all ages, from a variety of scientific disciplines, using multiple sources, including the references listed at the end of each glossary page.

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A – abdomen to axilla/axillae

B – ballooning to bulb

C – calimistrum to cymbium

D – declivity to dorsomesal

E – entelegyne to epigyne

F – femur to furcula

G – gena to gula

H – habitus to …

I – in process…

J – in process…

K – in process…

L – in process…