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Zoological terms

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

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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

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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

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The taxonomic group (phylum) of animals that includes segmented worms

Carboniferous Period

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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

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