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Zoology
The scientific study of the animal kingdom, including extinct and possibly mythical beings.
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phylogeny
Zoology; Zoological terms
The evolutionary history or pattern of kinship relationships among various groups of organisms.
pineal eye
Zoology; Zoological terms
Third eye in the forehead of tuataras and many lizards that can register light intensity and may help to regulate body temperature.
plankton
Zoology; Zoological terms
Plankton are microscopic organisms that drift on the oceans' currents. They include organisms such as diatoms, dinoflagillates, krill, and copepods as well as the microscopic ...
plastron
Zoology; Zoological terms
The shell or shield on the ventral surface (belly) of tortoises and turtles.
preen 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.
prokaryote
Zoology; Zoological terms
Prokaryotes are organisms made up of cells that lack a cell nucleus or any membrane-encased organelles.
pulmonate
Zoology; Zoological terms
Terrestrial snails belong to a group within the Order Stylommatophora called the 'pulmonates'.
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