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Myotome

Biology; Zoology

Segment of the body formed by a region of muscle. The myotomes are an important feature for recognising early chordates.

Pharynx

Biology; Zoology

Cavity in the digestive tract just past the mouth itself. May be muscularized for sucking or swallowing in various animals.

Characteristic of chordates, pharyngeal slits are openings through which water is taken into the pharynx, or throat. In primitive chordates the pharyngeal slits are used to strain water and philtre ...

Pedipalps

Biology; Zoology

The second pair of appendages of cheliceromorphs. In many arachnids, such as spiders, the pedipalps are enlarged in the male and used for copulation.

Pathology

Biology; Zoology

1. The study of disease and abnormalities. 2. The manifestation of a disease, injury, or abnormality, as in bone or eggshell for example.

Osculum

Biology; Zoology

The main opening through which filtered water is discharged. Found in sponges.

Organ system

Biology; Zoology

Collection of organs which have related roles in an organism's functioning. The nervous system, vascular system, and muscle system are all organ systems.