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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
Zoology; Zoological terms
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
Zoology; Zoological terms
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
Zoology; Zoological terms
A type of plant that is well-adapted to water shortages and exhibits adaptations that enable it to store or conserve water.
southern tamandua
Zoology; Zoological terms
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 ...
yearling
Zoology; Zoological terms
An animal that is in its second year of life. A spike bull elk, for example, is a yearling that is 1 1/2 years old in the fall of its second year.
