Zoological terms

Zoological terms

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

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Metamerism

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The division of the body into a linear series of similar parts or segments

Osculum

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(little mouth) Large excurrent opening of a sponge - not a mouth

Antelope

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The term antelope refers to approximately 90 species of even-toed ungulates that belong to the family Bovidae. Most antelope are native to Africa, though some species are native to Asia. The term ...

A mating position used by frogs and toads, in which the male holds the female with its front legs and fertilisation usually takes place outside of the female's body and thus often requires a moist or ...

Alula

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A set of feathers on the leading edge of a bird's wing located close to the base of the primary feathers that, when raised and lowered, affect the airflow over the wing by increasing or decreasing ...

Alveolus

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A term used to identify a small cavity, sac, or depression in the body. For example, the tiny cavities within the lungs or the depression in which a tooth sits