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Glossary of the Principal Scientific Terms Used in the Present Volume

The latest portion of the Tertiary epoch.

(in plants): The minute bud between the seed-leaves of newly-germinated plants.

Rocks supposed to have been produced by igneous action in the depths of the earth.

The male element in flowering plants; usually a fine dust produced by the anthers, which, by contact with the stigma effects the fecundation of the seeds. This impregnation is brought about by means of tubes ( Pollen - Tubes ) which issue from the pollen-grains adhering to the stigma, and penetrate through the tissues until they reach the ovary.

(flowers): Flowers having many stamens.

Plants in which some flowers are unisexual and others hermaphrodite. The unisexual (male and female) flowers, may be on the same or on different plants.

Presenting many forms.

The common structure formed by the cells of the Polyzoa, such as the well-known seamats.

Capable of grasping.

Having a superiority of power.

The feathers forming the tip of the wing of a bird, and inserted upon that part which represents the hand of man.

Projecting portions of bones, usually for the attachment of muscles, ligaments, etc.

A resinous material collected by the hivebees from the opening buds of various trees.

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