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Marine biology  — Research Starter

Marine biology is the scientific study of the diverse organisms that inhabit the world's oceans, which cover 71 percent of Earth's surface and represent 99 percent of the planet's living space.…

Marine animals  — Research Starter

Marine animals encompass a vast and diverse range of life forms that inhabit the world's oceans, which cover approximately 71 percent of Earth's surface. These organisms are categorized into three…

Mammoths  — Research Starter

Mammoths were large, elephant-like mammals that roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene epoch, particularly favored in cold tundra and grassland habitats. They are classified within the order…

Mammalian social systems  — Research Starter

Mammalian social systems exhibit a wide range of structures and behaviors, from solitary species like the mountain lion to highly social groups such as the naked mole-rat, which displays eusocial…

Lungs, gills, and tracheas  — Research Starter

Lungs, gills, and tracheas are specialized respiratory organs that enable gas exchange in various animal groups. Their structure is intricately linked to their function, which involves the diffusion…

Lungfish  — Research Starter

Lungfish are unique freshwater fish belonging to the class Dipnoi, found primarily in Africa, Australia, and South America. These ancient creatures, with fossils dating back to the Devonian period…

Lizards  — Research Starter

Lizards are reptiles belonging to the order Squamata, which also includes snakes. There are approximately four thousand species of lizards worldwide, indicating a remarkable diversity within this…

Learning (zoology)  — Research Starter

Learning in zoology refers to changes in behavior that arise from previous experiences and involve the nervous system, distinguishing it from other behavioral changes due to maturation or fatigue.…

Language (zoology)  — Research Starter

Language in zoology refers to the communication systems employed by animals and distinguishes between these systems and human language. While animals do engage in various forms of…