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Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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Cambrian Period .
Zoology; Zoological terms
The Cambrian Period (543 to 505 million years ago) is the first time period of the Paleozoic Era. It is preceded by the Precambrian
Calcereous .
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Describes structures that contain calcium such as shells, exoskeletons, and bones and function to support or protect an animal
Camouflage
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Coloration or patterns that help an animal to appear to blend with its surroundings. Camouflage is common among invertebrates.
Calamus
Zoology; Zoological terms
The hollow, proximal portion of the feather shaft that attaches the feather to the skin.
Echinodermata
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The phylum of animals whose members are pentaradially (five-axis) symmetrical as adults, have a water-vascular system, and an endoskeleton. Members of this phylum include sea stars, sea urchins, sea ...
Distinct population segment (dps)
Zoology; Zoological terms
A subdivision of a vertebrate species that is treated as a species for purposes of listing under the Endangered Species Act.
Diving reflex
Zoology; Zoological terms
A set of complex physiological adaptations some marine mammals have evolved that enables them to dive to great depths for extended periods of time.
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