Definition of capitalize. capitalized. ; capitalizing. transitive verb. 1 : to write or print with an initial capital or in capitals Capitalize the names of cities and states.
Dehiscence is the splitting at maturity along a built-in line of weakness in a plant structure in order to release its contents, and is common among fruits, anthers and sporangia. Sometimes this involves the complete detachment of a part. Structures that open in this way are said to be dehiscent.
Bioluminescence, or the ability of an organism to create light, is one of natureâs most amazing phenomena, seemingly drawn more from science fiction than science and natural history. While only a few land dwellers, like fireflies and some fungi, can make their own light, bioluminescence is very common in the deep sea.ioluminescence, or the ability of an organism to create light, is one of natureâs most amazing phenomena, seemingly drawn more from science fiction than science and natural history. While only a few land dwellers, like fireflies and some fungi, can make their own light, bioluminescence is very common in the deep sea.