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Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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Enterocoel
Zoology; Zoological terms
(Gk. enteron, gut, koilia, gut) A coelomic cavity formed by the out-pocketing of the mesoderm (deriving from endoderm) to from the primitive gut
Blastoceol
Zoology; Zoological terms
In early embryonic development , a fluid-filled cavity that develops in the mass of cells formed during blastula stage
Archenteron
Zoology; Zoological terms
The central cavity of the gastrula, lined with endoderm, which forms the rudiment of the digestive system
Gastrocoel
Zoology; Zoological terms
In early embryonic development; a hollow (non fluid-filled) cavity, the archenteron
Acoelous
Zoology; Zoological terms
Without a true alimentary canal, without a true coelom or body cavity.
Airfoil
Zoology; Zoological terms
A structure that creates lift as a result of the differential airflow over that occurs over its top and bottom surfaces. An example of an airfoil in the animal world is a bird's wing.
Air sac
Zoology; Zoological terms
A structure unique to the respiratory system of birds. Air sacs are thin-walled structures and through which air flows as the bird breathes.
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