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NASA Docking System — (Passive on the left, active on the right) … Wikipedia
Low Impact Docking System — The Low Impact Docking System (LIDS) is the space vehicle mating system designed by NASA for the next generation of space exploration vehicles included in Project Constellation. The mechanism is covered by Cite patent|US|6354540, titled… … Wikipedia
reproductive system, animal — Introduction any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce. The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which living organisms duplicate themselves. Animals compete with… … Universalium
Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… … Universalium
cephalopod — /sef euh leuh pod /, n. 1. any mollusk of the class Cephalopoda, having tentacles attached to the head, including the cuttlefish, squid, and octopus. adj. 2. Also, cephalopodic, cephalopodous /sef euh lop euh deuhs/. belonging or pertaining to… … Universalium
Insect physiology — includes the physiology and biochemistry of insect organ systems. Although diverse, insects are quite similar in overall design, internally and externally. The insect is made up of three main body regions (tagmata), the head, thorax and abdomen.… … Wikipedia
Spawn (biology) — The spawn (eggs) of a clownfish. The black spots are the eyes developing. Spawn refers to the eggs and sperm released or deposited, usually into water, by aquatic animals. As a verb, spawn refers to the process of releasing the eggs and sperm,… … Wikipedia
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International Space Station — ISS redirects here. For other uses, see ISS (disambiguation). International Space Station … Wikipedia
bovid — /boh vid/, Zool. adj. 1. of or pertaining to the Bovidae, comprising the hollow horned ruminants, as oxen, antelopes, sheep, and goats. n. 2. any bovid animal. [ < NL Bovidae, equiv. to Bov , s. of Bos a genus, including domestic cattle (L bos ox … Universalium
