Butterfly Eyes and other Secrets of the Meadow Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'steeped' mean?

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Soaked; drenched.

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What does 'excrete' mean?

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Separated and removed from the body.

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What does 'ultraviolet' mean?

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Related to a color that is invisible to the human eye.

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What does 'tender' mean?

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Soft or gentle; easily damaged.

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What does 'vessels' mean?

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Tubes or passageways carrying fluid around an organism; containers.

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What is the definition of 'meadow'?

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A field habitat vegetated by grass and other non-woody plants.

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What does 'habitat' mean?

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The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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What is 'photosynthesis'?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What does 'ecosystem' mean?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the meaning of 'pollination'?

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The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part.