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Zoological terms
Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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Zoological terms
Plankton
Zoology; Zoological terms
Plankton are microscopic organisms that drift on the oceans' currents. They include organisms such as diatoms, dinoflagillates, krill, and copepods as well as the microscopic larva of crustaceans, ...
Preen gland
Zoology; Zoological terms
The source of the oil that a preening bird rubs on its feathers to maintain them in good condition; located on the lower back near the rump.
Pineal eye
Zoology; Zoological terms
Third eye in the forehead of tuataras and many lizards that can register light intensity and may help to regulate body temperature.
Periostracum
Zoology; Zoological terms
The outermost layer of a snail's shell. Consists of conchin (a mixture of organic compounds), gives the shell colour
Prokaryote
Zoology; Zoological terms
Prokaryotes are organisms made up of cells that lack a cell nucleus or any membrane-encased organelles.
Phylogeny
Zoology; Zoological terms
The evolutionary history or pattern of kinship relationships among various groups of organisms.
Pulmonate
Zoology; Zoological terms
Terrestrial snails belong to a group within the Order Stylommatophora called the 'pulmonates'.
