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Zoology

The scientific study of the animal kingdom, including extinct and possibly mythical beings.

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camouflage

Zoology; Zoological terms

Coloration or patterns that help an animal to appear to blend with its surroundings. Camouflage is common among invertebrates.

Candidate Species

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A species of plant or animal for which FWS or NOAA Fisheries has sufficient information about its biological vulnerability and threats to warrent a proposal to list as endangered ...

Canine Tooth

Zoology; Zoological terms

A sharp tooth positioned near the front of the jaws present in mammals (and most prominent in carnivores) that has a single point that is shaped for peircing and holding onto ...

Carapace

Zoology; Zoological terms

A hard shell or shield-like structure on the dorsal side of an animal's body. Also refers more specifically to the upper side of a turtle or tortoise shell.

Carboniferous Period

Zoology; Zoological terms

The Carboniferous Period (360 to 286 million years ago), also known as the Age of Amphibians, is the fifth of six periods during the Paleozoic Era.

Carnasial Tooth

Zoology; Zoological terms

A sharp, premolar tooth present in carnivores that is adapted for efficient tearning and slicing through the meat of their prey.

Carnivore

Zoology; Zoological terms

An animal that consumes primarily the flesh of other animals. More specifically used in reference to members of the Order Carnivora.