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    Biology

    Bioluminescence

    Bioluminescence

    Bioluminescence is the emission of light by living organisms through chemical reactions within their bodies, serving various functions such as predation, defense, and communication.

    Biomimicry

    Biomimicry

    Biomimicry is the practice of emulating nature's designs and processes to solve human challenges, leading to innovations across various fields such as engineering, architecture, and medicine.

    Mycology

    Mycology

    Mycology is the branch of biology dedicated to the study of fungi, encompassing their taxonomy, genetics, biochemical properties, and applications in medicine and industry. This field examines various fungal forms, including yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, and their roles in ecosystems and human affairs.

    Paleontology

    Paleontology

    Paleontology is the scientific study of ancient life through the examination of fossils, encompassing the evolution, interactions, and environments of organisms across Earth's history.

    Photosynthesis

    Photosynthesis

    Photosynthesis is a fundamental biological process by which plants, algae, and certain bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen and glucose from carbon dioxide and water.

    Symbiosis

    Symbiosis

    Symbiosis refers to the close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms, which can be mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic in nature.

    Symbiotic Relationship

    Symbiotic Relationship

    A symbiotic relationship, or symbiosis, is any type of a close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms of different species. These interactions can be categorized based on the effect they have on each organism, with the primary types being mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. The concept is a fundamental aspect of ecology and evolutionary biology.

    Symbiotic Relationships

    Symbiotic Relationships

    Symbiotic relationships are close, long-term interactions between different biological species, encompassing mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism, each varying in the benefits or harms to the involved organisms.