Use these interactive Flashcards to practice the vocabulary words from our Zoology list.
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{
"id": 9973,
"front": "Mammal",
"back": "Mammals are vertebrate animals characterized by having hair or fur, mammary glands for nursing offspring, and giving live birth."
},
{
"id": 9974,
"front": "Taxonomy",
"back": "Taxonomy in mammalogy refers to the classification, naming, and categorization of mammals based on their evolutionary relationships and characteristics."
},
{
"id": 9975,
"front": "Habitat",
"back": "Habitat refers to the natural environment in which a mammal species lives, including physical factors like food, water, and shelter."
},
{
"id": 9976,
"front": "Carnivore",
"back": "A carnivore is a mammal that primarily feeds on meat, such as other animals, as its main source of nutrition."
},
{
"id": 9977,
"front": "Herbivore",
"back": "Herbivores are mammals that primarily consume plant-based diets, such as grasses, leaves, fruits, and vegetables, for their nutritional needs."
},
{
"id": 9978,
"front": "Omnivore",
"back": "Omnivores are mammals that consume both plants and animals as part of their diet, exhibiting a diverse feeding behavior."
},
{
"id": 9979,
"front": "Endangered",
"back": "Endangered in Mammalogy refers to species that are at risk of extinction due to declining population numbers and habitat loss."
},
{
"id": 9980,
"front": "Biodiversity",
"back": "Biodiversity in mammalogy refers to the variety and variability of mammals living in a particular ecosystem or geographical area."
},
{
"id": 9981,
"front": "Ornithology",
"back": "Ornithology is the scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, ecology, and evolution, within the field of zoology."
},
{
"id": 9982,
"front": "Birds",
"back": "Birds are warm-blooded, feathered vertebrates with beaks, wings, and lay eggs, belonging to the class Aves in Zoology."
},
{
"id": 9983,
"front": "Avian",
"back": "Avian refers to animals that are related to birds or belonging to the class Aves in the field of zoology."
},
{
"id": 9984,
"front": "Plumage",
"back": "Plumage refers to the feathers covering a bird's body, including their color, pattern, and overall appearance, important for identification."
},
{
"id": 9985,
"front": "Migration",
"back": "Migration refers to the seasonal movement of birds between breeding and non-breeding areas, often covering long distances."
},
{
"id": 9986,
"front": "Nest",
"back": "A nest in ornithology refers to a structure built by birds to protect and raise their eggs and young offspring."
},
{
"id": 9987,
"front": "Feathers",
"back": "Feathers are specialized structures made of protein that cover the bodies of birds, providing them with insulation, protection, and flight."
},
{
"id": 9988,
"front": "Songbird",
"back": "A songbird is a small bird that is known for its melodious and complex songs, often belonging to the order Passeriformes."
},
{
"id": 9989,
"front": "amphibian",
"back": "Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates that typically have moist skin, lay eggs in water, and undergo metamorphosis from larvae to adults."
},
{
"id": 9990,
"front": "reptile",
"back": "Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates with scaly skin, laying amniotic eggs, including snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians."
},
{
"id": 9991,
"front": "herpetologist",
"back": "A herpetologist is a scientist who specializes in studying reptiles and amphibians, including their behavior, ecology, and conservation."
},
{
"id": 9992,
"front": "ecology",
"back": "Ecology in Herpetology is the study of interactions between amphibians, reptiles, and their environments, including habitats, food webs, and populations."
},
{
"id": 9993,
"front": "venom",
"back": "Venom in Herpetology refers to a toxic substance produced by certain reptiles, such as snakes, used to immobilize prey."
},
{
"id": 9994,
"front": "hibernation",
"back": "Hibernation in Herpetology refers to a state of dormancy where reptiles or amphibians lower their metabolic rate during winter."
},
{
"id": 9995,
"front": "camouflage",
"back": "Camouflage in Herpetology refers to the ability of reptiles and amphibians to blend in with their surroundings for protection."
},
{
"id": 9996,
"front": "Ichthyology",
"back": "Ichthyology is the branch of zoology that focuses on the study of fish, including their anatomy, behavior, and habitats."
},
{
"id": 9997,
"front": "Fish",
"back": "Fish are aquatic vertebrates with gills, fins, and scales, belonging to the class Pisces in the animal kingdom."
},
{
"id": 9998,
"front": "Marine",
"back": "Marine in Ichthyology refers to fish species that inhabit saltwater environments such as oceans, seas, and estuaries."
},
{
"id": 9999,
"front": "Freshwater",
"back": "Freshwater refers to bodies of water with low salinity levels, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds, where freshwater fish live."
},
{
"id": 10000,
"front": "Anatomy",
"back": "Anatomy in ichthyology refers to the study of the physical structure and internal organs of fish species."
},
{
"id": 10001,
"front": "Behavior",
"back": "Behavior in Ichthyology refers to the actions and interactions of fish species, including feeding, mating, communication, and social behaviors."
},
{
"id": 10002,
"front": "Ecology",
"back": "Ecology in Ichthyology is the study of the interactions between fish species and their environment, including habitats, food sources, and predators."
},
{
"id": 10003,
"front": "Species",
"back": "A species in Ichthyology refers to a group of fish that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring."
},
{
"id": 10004,
"front": "Entomology",
"back": "Entomology is the branch of zoology that focuses on the study of insects, including their biology, behavior, and classification."
},
{
"id": 10005,
"front": "Insect",
"back": "Insects are small, six-legged arthropods belonging to the class Insecta, characterized by a three-part body and often wings."
},
{
"id": 10006,
"front": "Arthropod",
"back": "Arthropods are invertebrate animals with segmented bodies, jointed limbs, and an exoskeleton, including insects, spiders, crustaceans, and millipedes."
},
{
"id": 10007,
"front": "Entomologist",
"back": "An entomologist is a scientist who studies insects, their behavior, ecology, physiology, classification, and interactions with the environment."
},
{
"id": 10008,
"front": "Coleoptera",
"back": "Coleoptera refers to the order of insects commonly known as beetles, characterized by a hard forewing covering the hindwings."
},
{
"id": 10009,
"front": "Lepidoptera",
"back": "Lepidoptera refers to the order of insects that includes butterflies and moths, characterized by their scale-covered wings and coiled mouthparts."
},
{
"id": 10010,
"front": "Hymenoptera",
"back": "Hymenoptera is an order of insects in the class Insecta, including bees, ants, and wasps, known for their complex social behaviors."
},
{
"id": 10011,
"front": "Diptera",
"back": "Diptera is an order of insects in the class Insecta characterized by having two wings, such as flies and mosquitoes."
},
{
"id": 10012,
"front": "Arachnid",
"back": "Arachnid refers to a class of joint-legged invertebrates, including spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites, studied in arachnology within zoology."
},
{
"id": 10013,
"front": "Spinnerets",
"back": "Spinnerets are silk-producing organs found at the rear end of spiders, used to create webs, egg sacs, and safety lines."
},
{
"id": 10014,
"front": "Chelicerae",
"back": "Chelicerae are the pair of appendages near the mouth of arachnids used for feeding, capturing prey, and manipulating objects."
},
{
"id": 10015,
"front": "Pedipalps",
"back": "Pedipalps are sensory appendages located near the mouth of arachnids, used for feeding, grooming, and sensing their environment."
},
{
"id": 10016,
"front": "Arthropod",
"back": "Arthropods are invertebrate animals with jointed legs, exoskeletons, and segmented bodies, including spiders, scorpions, and other arachnids."
},
{
"id": 10017,
"front": "Entomology",
"back": "Entomology in the context of Arachnology is the scientific study of insects and related arthropods, including spiders and scorpions."
},
{
"id": 10018,
"front": "Arachnophobia",
"back": "Arachnophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense fear or aversion to spiders and other arachnids."
},
{
"id": 10019,
"front": "parasite",
"back": "A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense."
},
{
"id": 10020,
"front": "host",
"back": "A host in parasitology refers to an organism that harbors a parasite and provides it with nutrients and a habitat."
},
{
"id": 10021,
"front": "vector",
"back": "A vector in parasitology is an organism that transmits parasites from one host to another, often through bites or contact."
},
{
"id": 10022,
"front": "infection",
"back": "Infection in Parasitology refers to the invasion and multiplication of harmful parasites within a host organism, causing harm or disease."
},
{
"id": 10023,
"front": "protozoa",
"back": "Single-celled organisms that are classified as eukaryotes, typically found in water and soil, some species can cause parasitic infections."
},
{
"id": 10024,
"front": "helminth",
"back": "Helminths are parasitic worms that infect and feed off their hosts, commonly found in the field of parasitology and zoology."
},
{
"id": 10025,
"front": "ectoparasite",
"back": "An ectoparasite is a parasite that lives on the exterior of its host, such as fleas, ticks, or lice."
},
{
"id": 10026,
"front": "Ethology",
"back": "Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, focusing on understanding the causes, development, function, and evolution of behaviors."
},
{
"id": 10027,
"front": "Behavior",
"back": "Behavior in ethology refers to the actions and reactions of animals in response to stimuli from their environment."
},
{
"id": 10028,
"front": "Instinct",
"back": "Instinct in ethology (zoology) refers to innate behaviors that animals are born with, enabling survival and reproduction."
},
{
"id": 10029,
"front": "Adaptation",
"back": "Adaptation in Ethology refers to the process by which an organism changes to better suit its environment for survival."
},
{
"id": 10030,
"front": "Social behavior",
"back": "Social behavior in Ethology refers to interactions between members of the same species, including communication, cooperation, and hierarchical structures."
},
{
"id": 10031,
"front": "Communication",
"back": "Communication in Ethology refers to the exchange of information between animals through vocalizations, body language, scents, and other signals."
},
{
"id": 10032,
"front": "Territoriality",
"back": "Territoriality in ethology refers to an animal's behavior of defending and marking a specific area as its own territory."
}
]
}
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