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Gross anatomy
The study of structure without the use of a microscope.
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compound eye
Anatomy; Gross anatomy
An eye that is made up of thousands of tiny parts that act like lenses. Each of these parts is sensitive to light and forms part of an image.
fang
Anatomy; Gross anatomy
A long sharp tooth or similar body part that some animals have for seizing prey. Snakes and spiders have fangs.
endoskeleton
Anatomy; Gross anatomy
A skeleton in an animal that is located inside the body and is made of bones in humans and vertebrates.
epidermis
Anatomy; Gross anatomy
The outer layer of the skin of an animal and it helps protect against sun's rays and keeps out germs.
exoskeleton
Anatomy; Gross anatomy
A hard covering on the body of an animal, such as an insect. Exoskeletons provide support and protection for soft body parts.
spinneret
Anatomy; Gross anatomy
One of the small openings in the back part of the spider and some insect larvae. They release a sticky fluid that dries into silk.
talon
Anatomy; Gross anatomy
A sharp,curved, claw on the foot of a bird or other animal such as a lizard is called talon.
