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Science 5
Chapter Check 1 Section B - Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| science | a search for the laws of nature and for ways to use them for the benefit of mankind |
| pollen | the yellow "dust" that flowers use in producing seeds |
| nectar | a sweet liquid made by flowers in order to attract insects |
| hibernate | to sleep through the winter |
| migrate | to move from one place to another with the changing seasons |
| predator | an animal that feeds upon other living animals |
| larva | an immature insect that does not look like the adult |
| mimicry | the close resemblance of one plant or animal to another for some purpose |
| food chain | a series of plants and animals, each depending on the next for food; almost always begins with a green plant |
| invertebrate | an animals without a backbone |
| camouflage | the ability to blend in with the background |
| ovipositor | an egg-laying body part |
| maggots | larvae of flies |
| goldenrod | a flowering plant (composite) that is often mistaken for ragweed; does not cause pollinosis (hay fever) |
| composite | the largest family of flowering plants; means "made of many parts" |