Sedentary — Sed en*ta*ry, a. [L. sedentarius, fr. sedere to sit: cf. F. se[ e]dentaire. See {Sedent}.] 1. Accustomed to sit much or long; as, a sedentary man. Sedentary, scholastic sophists. Bp. Warburton. [1913 Webster] 2. Characterized by, or requiring,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tooth cave spider — from Gallifer Cave, Travis County, TX Conservation status … Wikipedia
geometric spider — noun : any of numerous three clawed eight eyed sedentary spiders (family Epeiridae) that spin webs composed chiefly of radial and spiral threads (as the common garden spider Miranda aurantia) … Useful english dictionary
sed|en|tar|y — «SEHD uhn TEHR ee», adjective. 1. used to sitting still much of the time; inactive: »Sedentary people get little physical exercise. 2. that keeps one sitting still much of the time: »Bookkeeping is a sedentary occupation. 3. moving little and… … Useful english dictionary
Social behaviour in animals — Introduction actions of animals living in communities. Such behaviour may include the feeding of the young, the building of shelters, or the guarding of territory. General characteristics Social behaviour (Social behaviour in animals) … Universalium
circulation — circulable /serr kyeuh leuh beuhl/, adj. /serr kyeuh lay sheuhn/, n. 1. an act or instance of circulating, moving in a circle or circuit, or flowing. 2. the continuous movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels, which is maintained… … Universalium
List of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition monsters — See also: Lists of Dungeons Dragons monsters This is the list of Advanced Dungeons Dragons 2nd edition monsters, an important element of that role playing game.[1] This list only includes monsters from official Advanced Dungeons Dragons 2nd… … Wikipedia
native American — native American, adj. a person born in the United States. [1835 45, Amer.] * * * ▪ indigenous peoples of Canada and United States Introduction also called American Indian, Amerindian, Amerind, Indian, Aboriginal American, or First Nation… … Universalium
Native American — Indian (def. 1). Usage. See Indian, Eskimo. * * * ▪ indigenous peoples of Canada and United States Introduction also called American Indian, Amerindian, Amerind, Indian, Aboriginal A … Universalium
Mantispidae — Mantidflies Temporal range: Early Jurassic – Recent 180–0 Ma … Wikipedia
