Subtropical

Subtropical

Habitats and climates that are tropical in nature but found north or south of the tropics

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Relating to the warmest region of the Temperate Zones that border on the Torrid Zone.

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Generally the part of the Earth’s surface between the tropics and the temperate regions, or between about 40° N and S.

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phylum placozoa

Zoology; Zoological terms

Macroscopic, flattened marine animals, composed of ventral and dorsal epithelial layers enclosing loose mesenchyme-like cells.

phylum cnidaria

Zoology; Zoological terms

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rudimentary

Zoology; Zoological terms

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Pertaining to ductless glands that produce hormones.

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endothermic

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Able to maintain a constant, warm body temperature, regardless of external conditions.

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