Biology
Biology is the study of zîwit (life). It examines the intricate threads of the Great Weave as they manifest in the physical world.
The Kingdoms of Life
Hîsyêô divides life into categories based on their biological structure.
| English | Hîsyêô |
|---|---|
| Animal | zonwul |
| Plant | gos |
| Fungus | xifon |
| Bacteria | fikwun |
| Virus | wixonû |
Cellular Biology
The fundamental unit of life is the kûlûnun (cell).
| English | Hîsyêô | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cell | kûlûnun | Literally "jail/kennel" (enclosed space). |
| Plant Cell | kûlûnun gos | |
| Protein | tonbokcut | The building blocks. |
| Growth | nîôk | Sprouting/Developing. |
Botany
The study of plant life and its structures.
Types of Plants
Plant Parts
Zoology
Animals are divided into several major classes.
Mammals
An animal of the Mammalia class is called a hôktun.
- Human: umo
- Primate: fonolon (Monkey/Ape)
- Canine: zowo (Dog/Bear/Wolf)
- Feline: mocko (Cat/Lion/Tiger)
- Bovine: hôfezî (Cow/Ox)
- Equine: kûdu (Horse/Zebra)
- Swine: dônûs (Pig/Boar)
- Caprine: yônê (Goat/Sheep)
- Cervid: lûîcû (Deer/Giraffe)
- Rodent: cûî (Mouse/Rabbit)
Birds, Reptiles & Amphibians
Aquatic Life
- Fish: mîcîn
- Shark/Ray: mongô
- Cephalopod: kôtfûsu (Octopus/Squid)
- Jellyfish/Anemone: xohofec
- Sponge: îsbônxu
Invertebrates & Insects
- Arthropod: sundîbot (General term)
- Insect/Bug: mûxî (Ants/Wasps/Beetles/Flies)
- Arachnid: buyencok (Spider/Scorpion)
- Crustacean: kistosê (Crab/Lobster)
- Mollusk: mîencok
- Gastropod: minyoto (Slug/Snail)
- Worm: minyô
Ecology
Understanding how organisms interact with their environment (bîômu).
| English | Hîsyêô | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Biome | bîômu | The environment/habitat. |
| Predation | wêtodû | To hunt/chase (Verb) or "Prey" (Noun). |
| Venom/Poison | nozî | A toxic substance. |
Biomes of the World
The world is divided into distinct regions of life, defined by their climate and vegetation.
| English | Hîsyêô | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Tree biome | |
| Rainforest | Rain tree biome | |
| Grassland / Savanna | Grass biome | |
| Desert | Dry biome | |
| Tundra | Cold biome | |
| Wetland / Swamp | Wet biome | |
| Mountain | High land biome | |
| Ocean / Marine | Ocean biome | |
| Coral Reef | Ocean garden |
Anatomy
The body (solîlo) is the vessel of the soul (lûok).
| Part | Hîsyêô |
|---|---|
| Head | deku |
| Organ | kukwon |
| Brain | |
| Heart | |
| Blood | |
| Bone | |
| Skin |
Genetics
Genetics is the study of inheritable traits and the code of life.
| English | Hîsyêô | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Gene | Thread of chemical group ye cell center | |
| DNA | Sequence of acidic liquid of cell center | |
| Trait | dî | to become (Verb) / trait (Noun) |
| Mutation | A nuclear sequence of some new traits | |
| Inheritance | îcwon | Inheritance / Legacy |