biodiversity: (abbreviation for biological diversity) The number and diversity of species found within a local geographic area.
biologist: Scientists involved in biological research.
bug: Slang term for insects. It can also refer to bacteria. (in computing) Slang term for a glitch in computer code, which is the instructions that tell a computer to work.
canopy: (in botany) the top layer of a tree or forest whose tallest branches overlap.
Co-author: One of a group (of two or more people) who together create a work of authorship, such as a book, report, or research paper. Not all co-authors contributed equally.
compass needle:A device that uses magnetized material to indicate the direction of magnetic north.
Costa Rica: A country in Central America with coastlines along both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The country of about 5 million people is sandwiched between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south. Almost a quarter of the country is made up of protected rainforest, which is home to animals such as spider monkeys and quetzal birds.
Spread: adjective) To spread thinly over a wide area. Not concise or focused. (v) The scattering of light or the emission of some substance over a large area through a liquid (such as water or air) or some surface (such as a membrane).
ecologist: A scientist who works in the field of biology, which deals with the relationships between living things and their physical environment.
entomologist: A biologist who specializes in insect research. Paleoentomologists study ancient insects primarily through fossils.
evolutionary biologist: A person who studies the adaptive processes that have led to the diversity of life on Earth. These scientists study microbiology, the genetics of organisms, how species change to adapt, and the fossil record (how different ancient species relate to each other and their modern relatives). You can research a variety of topics, including:
field: Research fields such as: Her field of research is biology. It is also a term used to describe any real-world environment in which some kind of research is conducted, such as the ocean, forest, mountaintop, or street. This is the opposite of artificial environments such as laboratories.
Drosophila: small flies belonging to the species Drosophila melanogaster. Scientists often use these short-lived animals as “guinea pigs” for laboratory research. This is because these animals are easy to grow, can reach adulthood in a short period of time, and their bodies share many of the same characteristics and reactions as more complex animals, including mammals. .
infrared: A type of electromagnetic radiation that is invisible to the human eye. The name borrows from Latin and means “under the red.” Infrared light has wavelengths longer than those visible to the human eye. Other invisible wavelengths include X-rays, radio waves, and microwaves. Infrared light tends to record the thermal signature of objects and environments.
insect: A type of arthropod that, as an adult, has six legs and three body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. It is home to hundreds of thousands of insects, including bees, beetles, flies, and moths.
latitude: Distance from the equator in degrees (up to 90). Lower latitudes are closer to the equator. High latitudes are closer to the poles.
guided: (Abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode) As the name suggests, an electronic component that emits light when electricity is passed through it. LEDs are very energy efficient and often very bright. Nowadays, household and commercial lamps are used to replace traditional lighting.
Lepidoptera: (adjective: Lepidoptera) A large order of insects, including butterflies, moths, and skippers. Adults have four broad wings covered with scales for flight. The young crawl around as caterpillars.
light pollution: Unwanted light intrusion into areas that would naturally remain dark. Light pollution interferes with our ability to see the night sky. It also changes the circadian rhythms of plants, animals, and humans.
Month: Natural satellites of all planets.
navigate: Finding your way through a landscape using visual cues, sensory information (such as scent), magnetic information (such as a built-in compass), or other techniques.
Nocturnality: An adjective that describes something that takes place, happens, or is active at night.
seed: A group of similar organisms that can survive and produce offspring that can reproduce.
ultraviolet light: A part of the light spectrum that is close to violet but invisible to the human eye.
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