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Zoological terms
Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.
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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
Zoology; Zoological terms
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 or threatened
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 food.
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.
