Zoological terms

Zoological terms

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

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Strandings

Zoology; Zoological terms

Whales or dolphins that are found stranded on beaches.

Long-legged, long-necked birds found in wtelands and coastal habitats; includes herons and their relatives, ibises and spoonbills, storks, and flamingos. Among North American birders, does not refer ...

Nine-banded armadillo

Zoology; Zoological terms

The nine-banded armadillo is an intriguing creature with bony armour and leathery skin covering its body. Eight to ten bony bands encircle its midriff, enabling it a certain amount of flexibility.

Vestigal

Zoology; Zoological terms

Pertaining to the part of an animal that is in the process of being lost in the course of evolution and is small, imperfectly formed, and serves little or no function.

Vertebrata

Zoology; Zoological terms

A subphylum of chordates. Members of this subphylum have cartilaginous or bony vertebrae that surround a nerve cord and a skull that protects the brain.