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medusa, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)medusa, in zoology, scientific name for the jellyfish, i.e., the free-swimming stage of various animals in the phylum Cnidaria. See polyp and medusa. ...jack, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)jack: see pompano; tuna. ...larva, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)larva, independent, immature animal that undergoes a profound change, or metamorphosis, to assume the typical adult form. Larvae occur in almost all of the animal phyla; because most are tiny or micro...kea, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)kea: see parrot.kite, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)kite, in zoology, common name for a bird of the family Accipitridae, which also includes the hawk. Kites are found near water and marshes in warm parts of the world. They prey chiefly on reptiles, fro...locust, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)locust, in zoology, name for certain migratory members of the short-horned grasshopper family (Acrididae). Like other members of this family, locusts have antennae shorter than their bodies, song-prod...chub, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)chub: see minnow.eider, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)eider: see duck.drill, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)drill, monkey: see mandrill.drum, in zoology
(Encyclopedia)drum, fish: see croaker.Browse by Subject
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