AgriInfo Glossary

Refers to a structure with dissimilar components or elements, appearing irregular or variegated

Containing more than one allele of a gene ?used of a cell or of population

A heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food, instead taking nutrition from other sources of organic carbon, mainly plant or animal matter. In the food chain, heterotrophs are primary, secondary and tertiary consumers, but not producers

Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes

In a way that treats the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.

Humans rely on

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

Having two identical alleles of a particular gene or genes

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fibre, milk, eggs, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, selective breeding and the raising of livestock.

Exists on the ventral ends of ribs, in the larynx,

Is a metabolic disturbance characterised by an excess of

It occurs when the body?s heat-regulating mechanisms don't work effectively. Older age, certain illnesses and medication increase the risk of developing hyperthermia.

A region of the forebrain below the thalamus which coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.

Not working; avoiding work; lazy.

(From the Greek word for fire) forms when hot, molten rock crystallizes and solidifies. The molten rock originates deep within the Earth near active plate boundaries or hot spots, then rises toward the surface.