Earth science is the study of the Earth's structure, properties, processes, and four and a half billion years of biotic evolution. Understanding these phenomena is essential to maintenance of life on the planet. (https://www.nsf.gov/geo/ear/about.jsp)
Coriander, (Coriandrum sativum L.), also called cilantro or Chinese parsley, feathery annual plant of the parsley family (Apiaceae), parts of which are used as both an herb and a spice. (Adapted from CODEX, 2024 JOINT FAO/WHO FOOD STANDARDS PROGRAMME. PROPOSAL FOR NEW WORK ON CODEX STANDARD FOR DRIED SEEDS- CORIANDER. CODEX COMMITTEE ON SPICES AND CULINARY HERBS CX/SCH 24/7/7)
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Coriander leaves, dried and fresh. For coriander seeds, see c_1fd7eb6b.
Biophysics is defined as a branch of science that uses the laws of physics, chemistry, mathematical analysis methods, and computer modeling to understand how biological systems work. In short, biophysics is defined as the physics of living organisms. (Mehmet Yavuz, Fuat Usta. Importance of modelling and simulation in biophysical applications[J]. AIMS Biophysics, 2023, 10(3): 258-262. doi: 10.3934/biophy.2023017)
Body condition is a reflection of the body fat reserves carried by the animal. Animal body condition is a crucial factor closely related to many traits, such as reproduction, health, production (e.g., milk) and others. (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Body condition scoring of dairy cattle https://www.ontario.ca/page/body-condition-scoring-dairy-cattle and Bezdíček J, Nesvadbová A, Makarevich A, Kubovičová E. Relationship between the animal body condition and reproduction: the biotechnological aspects. Arch Anim Breed. 2020 Jul 1;63(1):203-209. doi: 10.5194/aab-63-203-2020. PMID: 32760787; PMCID: PMC7397717. Cited 5 May 2023)
A case study is an in-depth, detailed examination of a particular case (or cases) within a real-world context. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Case_study)
The basic milled products of cereal grain sold as such or used as ingredients (e.g. in baked goods). (Adapted from FAO & WHO. 2024. GENERAL STANDARD FOR FOOD ADDITIVES. CODEX STAN 192-1995. Codex Alimentarius Commission. Rome. https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius)
The musculofibrous partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. Contraction of the diaphragm increases the volume of the thoracic cavity aiding inhalation. (MeSH, 2024. Diaphragm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68003964)
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Muscular partition separating thorax from abdomen in mammals
Hereditary absence of pigment in an organism. Albino animals have no colour in their skin, hair and eyes. Albino plants lack chlorophyll. (FAO, 2001. Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture https://www.fao.org/3/Y2775E/y2775e07.htm)
The sudden release of stored elastic energy caused by the sudden fracture and movement of rocks along a fault. Some of the energy released is in the form of seismic waves, that cause the ground to shake. (Government of Canada, 2021. Glossary of seismological terms. https://www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/info-gen/glossa-en.php)
