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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).
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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