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Zoological terms

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

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mammalia

Zoology; Zoological terms

Mammals, as a group of animals, belong to the Class Mammalia. The Class Mammalia, in turn, belongs to the larger group known as the vertebrates (animals with backbones; also called the Phylum ...

mandible

Zoology; Zoological terms

The lower portion of a bird's bill, also referred to as the lower mandible.

mantle

Zoology; Zoological terms

A group of feathers located on the mid-back of a bird.

mare.

Zoology; Zoological terms

A female horse, more than four years old

mast

Zoology; Zoological terms

Nuts, large fruits, and other plant material that accumulates on the forest floor.

maxilla

Zoology; Zoological terms

The upper part of a bird's bill, also referred to as the upper mandible.

medusa

Zoology; Zoological terms

A stage in the life cycle of a coelenterate in which it is free-swimming.

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