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A plant genus of the family FABACEAE that contains LECTINS. Many members have been reclassified into other genera of the FABACEAE family.

A species in the genus Dolichospermum containing gas vacuoles that gives buoyancy to the organism. It was formerly classified under ANABAENA. It can …

Mammals of the families Delphinidae (ocean dolphins), Iniidae, Lipotidae, Pontoporiidae, and Platanistidae (all river dolphins). Among the most well-…

RNA viruses that have their genetic material encoded in the form of double-stranded RNA.

A plant genus of the family Asparagaceae. The common name of dragon's blood is also used for CROTON and Daemonorops (ARECACEAE).

A superfamily of nematodes of the suborder CAMALLANINA. Its organisms possess a poorly developed buccal cavity and a rudimentary esophagus and intest…

A genus of nematode parasites which inhabit the body cavity, serous membranes, and connective tissues of vertebrates. The parasitic species in humans…

A genus of mussels in the family Dreissenidae, class BIVALVIA. They are found in both fresh and brackish water and are not native to North America. A…

A plant genus of the family Asparagaceae that contains bufadienolides (BUFANOLIDES). The common name of squill is also used for SCILLA.

A plant genus of the family WINTERACEAE. They have leathery, elliptic-shaped leaves; red-tinged shoots; and jasmine-scented, cream-colored, 8- to 12-…

A family of flightless, running BIRDS, in the order Casuariiformes. The emu is the only surviving member of the family. They naturally inhabit forest…

A plant genus of the family Droseraceae, order Nepenthales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida, that contains naphthoquinone glucosides. The n…

A plant family of the order Nepenthales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida, notable for leaves with sticky gland-tipped hairs that entrap ins…

A genus of small, two-winged flies containing approximately 900 described species. These organisms are the most extensively studied of all genera fro…

A species of fruit fly frequently used in genetics because of the large size of its chromosomes.

A species of fruit fly.

A family of the order DIPTERA. These flies are generally found around decaying vegetation and fruit. Several species, because of their short life spa…

The wood fern plant family of the order Polypodiales, class Filicopsida, division Pteridophyta.

A plant genus of the family DRYOPTERIDACEAE. Members contain aspidin and filicic acid.

A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE that is a source of SCOPOLAMINE and other TROPANES.

A water bird in the order Anseriformes (subfamily Anatinae (true ducks)) with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.

A genus of ascomycetous mitosporic fungi in the family Orbiliaceae. It is used for the biological control of nematodes in livestock.

A genus of the order Sirenia characterized by a notched tail, the presence of nasal bones and a long nasal cavity, and large columnar teeth lacking e…

A genus of SPONGES in the family Dysideidae, in which all skeletal fibers are filled with detritus.

Large members of the FALCONIFORMES order of birds, family Accipitridae, most especially the genera Aquila, Haliaeetus, Harpia, and Circaetus. They ar…

A small plant family of the order Ebenales, subclass Dilleniidae, class Magnoliopsida. Members contain NAPHTHOQUINONES.

A genus in the family FILOVIRIDAE consisting of several distinct species of Ebolavirus, each containing separate strains. These viruses cause outbrea…

A genus of perennial herbs used topically and internally. It contains echinacoside, GLYCOSIDES; INULIN; isobutyl amides, resin, and SESQUITERPENES.

A plant genus of the family POACEAE that is grown mainly as a hay crop.

A genus of very small TAPEWORMS, in the family Taeniidae. The adult form is found in various CARNIVORA but not humans. The larval form is seen in hum…