an insect of a large order distinguished by having forewings thickened and hardened to form wing cases (elytra) that shield the membranous hind wings when at rest
a pleasant-smelling colorless volatile liquid that is highly flammable. It is used as an anesthetic and a solvent or intermediate in industrial processes.
any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars
They ate carbohydrates.
and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.
the organization of a society into industrial and professional corporations serving as organs of political representation and exercising control over persons and activities within their jurisdiction
proteinaceous substance that resembles cellulose and stains with iodine and sulfuric acid. It is deposited in tissues in amyloidosis and Alzheimer's disease.
a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world. It rises in the Swiss Alps and flows generally northwards to the North Sea.
relating to or involving the measurement of people's unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprints or voice patterns) especially as used in technology for identification.