| taxa | Plural of taxon. (05 Mar 2000) |
|---|---|
| taxa-4(5),11(12)-diene synthase | <enzyme> Catalyses the cyclization of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate to taxa-4(5),11(12)-diene, the first step to taxol biosynthesis Registry number: EC 5.- Synonym: taxadiene synthase, taxadiene cyclase (26 Jun 1999) |
| taxaspidean | <ornithology, zoology> Having the posterior tarsal scales, or scutella, rectangular and arranged in regular rows; said of certain birds. Origin: Gr. An arrangement +, shield. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |