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Zoological terms
Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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Zoological terms
Amphisbaenian
Zoology; Zoological terms
A wormlike (long and slender) reptile that has a short tail, and scales arranged in rings and is well-adapted to burrowing.
Amniote
Zoology; Zoological terms
Amniotes are a group of tetrapod vertebrates that lay eggs that are specially adapted to survive in a terrestrial environment.
Amnion
Zoology; Zoological terms
A delicate membrane that encloses an embryo of higher vertebrates (occurs in reptiles, birds, and mammals).
Annelida
Zoology; Zoological terms
The taxonomic group (phylum) of animals that includes segmented worms
Carboniferous Period
Zoology; Zoological terms
The Carboniferous Period (360 to 286 million years ago), also known as the Age of Amphibians, is the fifth of six periods during the Paleozoic Era.
Carnasial Tooth
Zoology; Zoological terms
A sharp, premolar tooth present in carnivores that is adapted for efficient tearning and slicing through the meat of their prey.
Carotenoids .
Zoology; Zoological terms
Carotenoids are a class of organic pigments that absorb blue light and as a result are responsible for red, orange, and yellow hues
