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whiting, in zoology
(Encyclopedia) whiting, fish: see croaker; harvestfish.turkey , in zoology
(Encyclopedia) turkey, common name for a large game and poultry bird related to the grouse and the pheasant. Its name derives from its “turk-turk” call. Turkeys are indigenous to the New World;…walleye, in zoology
(Encyclopedia) walleye or walleyed pike: see perch.torpedo , in zoology
(Encyclopedia) torpedo, fish: see ray.beira, in zoology
(Encyclopedia) beira: see antelope.Homework Center: Science
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The first five editions of The Columbia Encyclopedia were published in 1935, 1950, 1963, 1975, and 1993. All editions owe a debt of gratitude to Clark Fisher Ansley, the editor of the first edition,…sting
(Encyclopedia) sting, in zoology, organ found in bees, many wasps, some ants, and in scorpions and sting rays, used defensively as well as to kill or paralyze prey. In the bee and the wasp the venom…Animal Group Terminology Quiz
Have you ever wondered what to call a group of giraffes or a group of flamingos? This quiz will test your knowledge on various animal group names, including some lesser-known ones that might surprise…Plutarch
Plutarch is the most famous biographer of the ancient world and the author of a famous collection now known as Plutarch's Lives. Plutarch's original title was Parallel Lives of Famous Greeks and…Trending
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