Category: D
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Deme
Group of individuals of a taxon; population unit; a whole terminology (topodeme, ecodeme, plastodeme, syngamodeme etc.) has been built on this term but has not become prevalent in the literature.
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Deltoid
Shaped like an equal-sided triangle; deltate is preferred, the -oid ending being more usual for 3-dimensional shapes. Of the shape of an equilateral triangle. A big triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and attached to the humerus, which lifts the arm sideways. Triangular in shape, though commonly with rounded corners, usually with the stalk joining…
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Deltate
Shaped like an equal-sided triangle.
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Deliquescing
Changing to a liquid from a solid state, melting away.
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Deliquescent
Branching so that the stem is lost in the branches, to form a crown of branches of similar dimensions. Branching so that the stem is lost in the branches. (Of gills) Autodigesting or liquefying at maturity, turning into a black inky liquid; as in the genus Coprinus. In anatomy and botany, dividing onto many branches.…
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Delimitation
(In taxonomy) circumscription of a taxon plus statement on its difference from nearby taxa. Determination of limits of an area or organ in diagnosis.
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Del
From the Latin delineatus meaning ‘drawn’, illustrated by.
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Dehiscent, dehiscing
Splitting; opening spontaneously when ripe, as of fruits and anthers.
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Degraded
Less complex, reduced, damaged.
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Defoliate(d)
Of which the leaves have been shed.