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Median Line: In zoology, a line bisecting the middle of an object, such as a body part or wing.

Illustration of median line

Median line on large lace-border moth (Scopula limboundata)

Mesic soil: Moderately moist soil that is neither wet nor dry.


Monoecious: A plant that contains both male (staminate) and female (pistillate) or perfect flowers on the same individual.


Monotypic taxa: A taxonomic level containing only one immediately subordinate taxon.