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Zoological terms

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

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Delist

Zoology; Zoological terms

To remove an animal or plant species from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife and plants.

Crop

Zoology; Zoological terms

An expandable pouch in the oesophagus of some birds (members of the Order Gruiformes do not have a crop).

Death rate .

Zoology; Zoological terms

The percentage of newborn dying during a specified interval

Cryptic

Zoology; Zoological terms

Pertaining to characteristics that serve to conceal an animal.

Evolution

Zoology; Zoological terms

The term evolution is defined as simply change over time. But when applied to lifeforms, the term evolution--or more precisely biological evolution--takes on an added dimension of meaning. Biological ...

Embryo

Zoology; Zoological terms

A plant or animl in an early stage of development; generally still contained within the seed, egg, or uterus.

Eyeshine

Zoology; Zoological terms

The shine that is present in the eyes of various birds (goatsuckers, owls, kiwis, and other nightbirds). Caused by reflection off of the tapetum, the vascular membrane of the retina within the eye.

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