B12: Also referred to as cobalamin, this vitamin is essential for the proper functioning and development of blood cells and various types of tissues, including the brain and nerves.
bat: A group of winged mammals that consist of over 1,400 distinct species, representing one-quarter of all mammalian species.
Biologist: Scientists who specialize in the study of biological organisms.
Biology: The study of living organisms, with researchers in this field commonly referred to as biologists.
bird: The first winged, warm-blooded animal to appear during the dinosaur era. Birds are characterized by their feathered bodies and the hatching of their young from eggs, which are often laid in specific nests. While most birds are capable of flight, there have been species throughout history that do not possess this ability.
Cave fish: A small, colorless fish found exclusively in limestone caves in North America.
Clinical: Pertaining to a diagnosis, treatment, or experiment involving a human subject (in medicine).
Conservation: The act of preserving or protecting something, with a focus that can range from art objects to endangered species and other aspects of the natural environment.
Copolophagy: The act of consuming feces.
diet: Referring to the foods and liquids that animals consume to obtain the necessary nutrients for growth and maintenance of health, sometimes following a specific eating plan.
element: Refers to larger structural components.
Evolutionary Biologist: Researchers who study the processes of adaptation that have resulted in the diversity of life on Earth. This field encompasses various topics, including microbial genetics, species adaptation, and the analysis of fossil records to understand the relationships between ancient species.
feces: Waste material from the body consisting of undigested food, bacteria, and water. In the case of larger animals, feces are sometimes referred to as excrement.
feed: To search for something, particularly food, or alternatively, the food consumed by grazing animals such as cows and horses.
Intestines: Informal term used to describe the gastrointestinal tract, especially the intestine.
hatch: Refers to a young animal that has recently emerged from an egg.
internet: A global electronic communications network that enables computers to connect to other networks worldwide for the purpose of accessing information, downloading files, and sharing data, including images.
Internship: A specialized training program in which students acquire advanced professional skills by working alongside professionals in a particular field. Participants in these programs are known as interns, with opportunities available in various industries such as medicine, science, journalism, and business.
journal: A publication where scientists share their research findings with other experts (and sometimes the general public). Scientific journals cover a wide range of fields, with some publications dedicated to specific subjects. Peer-reviewed journals are considered the gold standard, as all submitted articles undergo rigorous review by external experts to ensure accuracy and originality.
literature: Refers to books, research, and other works on a specific subject. Scientific literature typically includes abstracts from conferences describing new research findings or reviews of published papers within a specialized field.
Microorganisms: Abbreviation for microorganisms, which are organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye, including bacteria, fungi, and amoeba, most of which consist of a single cell.
molecule: A neutral group of atoms representing the smallest amount of a compound. Molecules can consist of one type of atom or multiple types, such as oxygen molecules (O2) or water molecules (H2O).
Nutrients: Essential vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins required by plants, animals, and other organisms as part of their diet to sustain life.
nutrition: The process of consuming and utilizing essential nutrients in one’s diet, including proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, to support growth and bodily functions. Scientists specializing in this field are known as dietitians.
recycling: The act of reusing or repurposing materials that would otherwise be discarded as waste.
Hygiene: Practices aimed at maintaining health and preventing the transmission of disease, such as proper sanitation, handwashing, waste management, and water purification. Hygiene is essential in preventing the consumption of contaminated foods or exposure to harmful substances that can enter the body.
seed: Refers to a group of similar organisms capable of reproduction to produce offspring that can further reproduce.
tortoise: A type of land-dwelling turtle.
Traditional Medicine: Refers to treatments and remedies developed through traditional practices and passed down through generations via word of mouth. Many traditional medicines are plant-based remedies learned from tribal elders and traditional healers, with modern research allowing for the development of more potent versions that do not require rare species or laboratory resources.
vertebrate: Group of animals possessing brains, two eyes, and a spinal cord or backbone, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and most fish.
vitamin: Chemical compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition, required in small quantities in the diet as they are either not produced by the body or not readily available in sufficient amounts to support overall health.
waste: Any material left over as a byproduct of a biological or other system that is deemed useless and can be disposed of as trash or repurposed for new applications.
West: Adjective describing the nations of Western Europe and North America (from Mexico to the North), characterized by industrial advancement and shared lifestyles related to economic development, work ethic, education, social issues, and governance.
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