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Zoological terms

Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.

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Enhancement of survival permit

Zoology; Zoological terms

A type of permit issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service under the authority of the Endangered Species Act.

Endangered species

Zoology; Zoological terms

An animal or plant species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

Endothermic

Zoology; Zoological terms

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

Endothermy

Zoology; Zoological terms

Capacity to maintain body temperature by the metobolic generation of heat.

Endoparasite

Zoology; Zoological terms

A parasite that lives within the tissues or bloodstream of its host.

Endocrine

Zoology; Zoological terms

Pertaining to ductless glands that produce hormones.

Habitat expansion

Zoology; Zoological terms

Increase in average breadth of habitat distribution of species in depauperate biotas, especially on islands, compared with species in more diverse biotas.

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