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Sternum

Animals; Animals

The breastbone in all vertebrates that have four limbs.

Temperament

Animals; Animals

The way the animal thinks, behaves or reacts.

Ecological niche

Animals; Animals

The term niche is used to describe an animals specific function or purpose within a certain habitat. Most species of animal play an integral part in keeping their surrounding ecosystem running, ...

Ecosystem

Animals; Animals

The term ecosystem is used to describe the working together of different species of animal within a particular habitat, a good example of this being the basic food chain.

Deposit feeder

Animals; Animals

An animal that feeds on small particles of organic matter that have drifted down to and settle on the bottom.

Echolocation

Animals; Animals

A way of sensing nearby objects by using pulse of high-frequency sound.

Domesticated

Animals; Animals

An animal that lives with humans or is looked after by them.

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