Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Biological Sciences is meant for those who have to deal with different aspects of biological sciences in colleges, universities and research institutes. This work in six volumes provides a speedy means of reference to easily interprete definitions of the terms selected from botany, zoology, environmental science, ecology, genetics, biochemistry, forestry, agriculture, geomorphology, cell biology, plant pathology, anatomy, evolution and ecology. This dictionary, encyclopaedic in nature, is comprehensive coverage and contextual relevance of explanations with illustrations and formulae wherever necessary. The entries in this dictionary have been written in a clear and explanatory style to provide both straight forward definitions and relevant background information Sincere efforts are made to make the dictionary as a ready reference for under graduate and post-graduate biological, agricultural, environmental, medical, marine and biochemistry students and also for those appearing for competitive examinations, research scholars, teachers and authors.