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Zoological terms
Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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Gene
Zoology; Zoological terms
Generally, a unit of genetic inheritance. In biochemistry, gene refers to the part of the DNA molecule that encodes a single enzyme or structural protein.
Genetic drift
Zoology; Zoological terms
Change in allele frequency due to random variations in fecundity and mortality in a population.
Gaping
Zoology; Zoological terms
A foraging technique in which a bird thrusts its bill into the soil and forcibly opens the bill, creating an opening.
Gene flow
Zoology; Zoological terms
Exchange of genetic traits between populations by movement of individuals, gametes, or spores.
Gamma diversity
Zoology; Zoological terms
The inclusive diversity of all the habitat types within an area; regional diversity.
Gene frequency
Zoology; Zoological terms
The proportion of a particular allele of a gene in the gene pool of a population.
