Herpetology Vocab Bonus

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Regeneration

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The process of replacing or restoring damaged or missing cells, tissues, organs, and even entire body parts.

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Camouflage

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Natural coloring or form of an organism that enables it to blend in with its surroundings.

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Shedding

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The process done by reptiles as they grow or to repair scales, where they shed their skin, which can peel off in patches or as one long piece.

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Scales

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Small plates or shields that protect the skin of certain organisms.

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Ectothermic

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Animals that must rely on outside sources to help regulate their body temperature.

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Herpetology

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The branch of zoology that deals with the study of reptiles and amphibians.

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Bionic Limbs

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Artificial limbs that can replace lost body parts and may have mechanical or electronic components.

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Vomeronasal Organ

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An organ in some animals that detects pheromones and other chemical signals.

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Tetrapod

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A vertebrate animal having four limbs, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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Cold-blooded

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Another term for ectothermic, referring to animals whose body temperature is regulated by external environmental conditions.