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Zoological terms

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

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Patagium

Zoology; Zoological terms

A membrane of double-sided skin that forms the wing material in bats.

Partial moult

Zoology; Zoological terms

The replacement of feathers in only some of the body's feather tracts

Passerine

Zoology; Zoological terms

A member of the order Passeriniformes, often referred to as a songbird

Peep

Zoology; Zoological terms

General name for several small sandpiper species in the genus Calidris

Pectinate

Zoology; Zoological terms

Having tooth-like projections similar to the teeth of a comb.

Sexual selection

Zoology; Zoological terms

A type of natural selection affecting traits that influence an individual's ability to attain or choose a mate, rahter than traits that influence an individual's ability to survive.

Sink population

Zoology; Zoological terms

A breeding group that does not produce enough offspring to maintain itself in coming years without immigrants from other populations.

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