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Zoological terms

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

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fitness

Zoology; Zoological terms

The genetic contribution that an individual's descendents makes to future generations of a population.

flight feathers

Zoology; Zoological terms

Collective name for the long feathers of the wings and tail.

foal

Zoology; Zoological terms

Refers to a horse, either male or female, up to six months in age

food chain

Zoology; Zoological terms

A representation of the passage of energy through populations in the community.

food web

Zoology; Zoological terms

A representation of the various paths of energy flow through populations in the community

founder effect

Zoology; Zoological terms

The difference between the gene pool of a population as a whole and that of a newly isolated population of that species.

gamma diversity

Zoology; Zoological terms

The inclusive diversity of all the habitat types within an area; regional diversity.

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