neomorphs
plural of neomorph
Source: Wiktionary
Ne"o*morph, n. Etym: [Neo- + Gr. (Biol.)
Definition: A structure, part, or organ developed independently, that is, not derived from a similar structure, part, or organ, in a pre existing form.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 November 2024
(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
