Zoological terms

Zoological terms

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

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Zoological terms

Facial shield

Zoology; Zoological terms

A hard plate on the forehead of some birds (coots, for example). It functions as a display ornament as well as enables the distinguishing between different species

Fall bloom

Zoology; Zoological terms

The rapid growth of algae in temperate lakes following the autumnal breakdown of thermal stratification and mixing of water layers.

Eukaryote

Zoology; Zoological terms

Eukaryotes are organisms made up of cells that possess a membrane-bound nucleus (that holds genetic material) as well as membrane-bound organelles.

Fall overturn

Zoology; Zoological terms

The vertical mixing of the layers of the water in temperate lakes. This turnover occurs in autumn when temperatures start to change

Endangered animals

Zoology; Zoological terms

Endangered animals are species or populations that are at risk of becoming extinct.

Emigration

Zoology; Zoological terms

Movement of individuals out of a population.

Gular fluttering

Zoology; Zoological terms

A cooling behaviour in which birds rapidly flap membranes in the throat to increase evaporation; particularly obvious in cormorants, pelicans, and their relatives