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Zoological terms
Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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Zoological terms
Upwelling
Zoology; Zoological terms
Oceanic areas where deep waters rich in nutrients rise to the surface because of the shape of the ocean bottom, the presence of continental land masses, or contact between water currents.
Uropygial gland
Zoology; Zoological terms
The source of the oil that a preening bird rubs on its feathers to maintain them in good condition; located on the lower back near the rump.
Vagrant
Zoology; Zoological terms
An individual bird that is observed in a region that lies outside of the range that is currently known for that species.
Form
Zoology; Zoological terms
The bed of a rabbit or hare, usually a depression formed in vegetation by the weight of the animal's body.
