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A firm, flexible connective tissue that forms parts of the skeleton, covers the ends of bones at joints, and supports structures such as the nose and ...

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cartilaginous

Made of, composed of, or containing cartilage.

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catfish

A freshwater or marine fish with whisker-like barbels around its mouth, belonging to the order Siluriformes.

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caudal

Relating to, located at, or toward the tail or rear end of an animal or anatomical structure.

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cerebral

Relating to the brain, especially the cerebrum.

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chewing

The act of crushing and grinding food with the teeth before swallowing.

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circulatory

Relating to the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels, or to the body's circulatory system.

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cladogram

A branching diagram that represents the hypothesized evolutionary relationships among groups of organisms, based on shared derived characteristics.

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claw

A sharp, curved nail on the end of the toe of an animal or bird, used for gripping, digging, or attacking.

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collagen

A tough, fibrous protein that forms the main structural component of connective tissues such as skin, bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

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connective

Serving to connect or join things.

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cortex

The outer layer of an organ, especially the outer layer of the brain or kidney.

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crayfish

A small freshwater crustacean resembling a miniature lobster, with a segmented body and large claws.

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cultivar

A cultivated plant variety that has been deliberately selected or bred for particular desirable characteristics and is maintained through cultivation.

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cuticle

The thin layer of dead skin at the base and sides of a fingernail or toenail.

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dorsal

Relating to, located on, or forming the back or upper surface of an animal, especially a fish.

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dorsal

Situated on or associated with the back of the human body.

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eared

Having ears or ear-like parts, especially of a specified kind or number.

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elongated

Made longer or more slender than usual; extended in length.

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enlarged

Abnormally or medically increased in size, especially of a body organ, tissue, or anatomical structure.

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epidermis

The outermost layer of skin in humans and other animals, forming a protective covering over the body.

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epithelial

Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of epithelium, the tissue that covers body surfaces, lines internal cavities, and forms many glands.

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esophagus

The muscular tube that carries swallowed food and liquid from the throat to the stomach.

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extant

Still existing, surviving, or available, especially from an earlier time.

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fibrous

Containing, composed of, or resembling fibers; stringy or threadlike in structure.

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finned

Having fins or fin-like structures.

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fleshy

Containing or consisting of substantial soft flesh or pulp, especially a plant part or fruit.

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flightless

Unable to fly, especially because of lacking the physical ability to fly; used chiefly of birds and some insects.

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foraging

The activity of searching for and gathering food, especially in the wild.

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fungal

Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of a fungus or fungi.

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fungus

A living organism such as a mushroom, mold, or yeast that obtains nutrients by decomposing organic matter or living as a parasite; a member of the kin...

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genera

Plural of “genus”: groups of closely related species, especially in biological classification.

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germination

The process by which a seed begins to grow and develop into a plant.

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