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Zoological terms

Terms in relation to animals, such as mammals, birds, reptiles or fish.

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deterministic

Zoology; Zoological terms

Referring to the outcome of a process that is not subject to stochastic (random) variation.

detritivore

Zoology; Zoological terms

An organism that feeds on freshly dead or partially decomposed organic matter.

detritus

Zoology; Zoological terms

Freshly dead or partially decomposed organic matter.

developmental response

Zoology; Zoological terms

Physiological and morphological characteristics an organism develops in response to prolonged exposure to environmental conditions.

Devonian Period .

Zoology; Zoological terms

The Devonian Period (408-360 Myr BP) is the fourth of six periods that make up the Paleozoic Era. It is preceeded by the Silurian Period and followed by the Carboniferous Period

diapause .

Zoology; Zoological terms

Temporary interruption in the development of insect eggs or larvae, usually associated iwth a dormant period

differentiation

Zoology; Zoological terms

The process of developmental change from an immature to a mature form, especially in a cell.

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