Zoological terms

Zoological terms

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

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binocular

Zoology; Zoological terms

The term binocular refers to a type of vision that arises from the ability of an animal to view an object with both eyes at the same time.

binocular vision

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A type of vision in which an animals two eyes face forward providing overlapping fields of view that enable the animal to judge depth.

binoculars

Zoology; Zoological terms

Binoculars, also referred to as field glasses, are optical magnification instruments that consist of two telescopes mounted together so that you can view objects that are at a distance.

biodiversity

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A measure of the variety of organisms in a habitat or ecosystem. Can be measured by the number of species or genetic variation in an area or ecosystem.

xerophyte

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A type of plant that is well-adapted to water shortages and exhibits adaptations that enable it to store or conserve water.

The southern tamandua has an elongated snout and is covered by creamy yellow-brown fur. Tamaduas in the southeastern part of their range have a black patch resembling a vest that curves around the ...