Biology Research Terms

adjective commonly accepted or supposed to be true

• The putative leader of the group was arrested for fraud.
• They say the putative boss is actually really nice.
• I heard the putative candidate is a total joke.
• The putative king of the jungle is the lion.

noun a person appointed to act on behalf of another

adjective substitute or replacement

• The couple decided to use a surrogate to carry their baby to term.
• My sister offered to be a surrogate for her best friend.
• I heard they're looking for a surrogate mom for their baby.
• The new technology acted as a surrogate for human interaction during the pandemic.

noun Aeschna is a genus of dragonflies in the family Aeshnidae.

• The aeschna dragonfly is known for its impressive size and distinctive coloring.
• Have you ever seen an aeschna dragonfly up close? They're pretty cool.
• That aeschna dragonfly is massive, like a mini helicopter!
• Her dance moves were as graceful and swift as an aeschna dragonfly in flight.