Glossary

49 terms beginning with V · showing 41–49

1. visceral arch

   One of the bony or cartilaginous arches situated on either side of the pharynx that form the branchial arches and lower jaw.

2. viscid

   Sticky, adhesive; thick; glutinous. Having viscosity.

3. viscid egg

   Fish egg with an adhesive surface allowing it to fasten to solid surfaces.

4. viscous

   See viscid.

5. vivarium

   Artificial enclosure of variable size used to house plants or animals.

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6. viviparity

   The state or quality of being viviparous.

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7. viviparous

   Giving birth to living offspring that develop within the mother's body, e.g., most mammals, many reptiles, some fishes. There is a direct placental or equivalent connection to the mother, meaning that members of the family Poeciliidae are not strictly viviparous and more correctly referred to as ovoviviparous.

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8. vomer

   Thin, anterior, flattened bone dividing the nostrils in most vertebrates. Sometimes bears teeth.

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9. voucher specimen

   Specimen housed in a permanent, usually museum, collection, ideally including detailed collection data such as date, location, etc.. Assigned a specific code in order in case later reference is required. May be a type specimen.