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Results for “character”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • tropical

    Of, relating to, or characteristic of, the tropics.

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  • type

    Can be used to refer to any taxonomic group, the characteristics of which are used for defining related, higher or lower ranking groups. For example, the type of a nominal species is a specimen (type specimen), the type of a nominal genus is the nominal species (type species), and the type of a nominal family is the nominal genus (type genus).

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  • vestigial

    Character or morphological feature having attained a simplified structure and reduced size, function and importance during the evolution of a taxon.

    Used in 4 profiles

  • zoea

    Early, planktonic larval form common in decapod crustaceans, e.g., crabs, characterised by possession of well-developed abdominal appendages and one or more spines on the carapace.

  • zoology

    Scientific study of animals, including their classification, structure, physiology, and history; the fauna native to a given area and its composition; the biological characteristics of a particular animal or group of animals.

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