Your Inner Fish Glossary

Your Inner Fish Glossary

Tiktaalik

An intermediate form categorized between fish and tetrapods

paleontology

The study of past geological periods through the examination and analysis of fossils.

aerobics

Occurring only as the result of the presence of oxygen.

genome

The genetic material of an organism.

mutation

An unexpected and significant alteration in the evolutionary process.

cartilage

Elastic bone-like skeletal tissue.

benign

Lacking evil or wicked intentions; harmless.

lampoon

To make fun of; to satirize or parody.

demarcation

The point of separation, differentiation or segregation.

axiomatic

A truth that is self-evident.

boon

Something that is beneficial to the current need or requirement.

occlusion

An obstruction or blockage.

onerous

Burdensome or tediously difficult.

coccyx

Tailbone.

appendage

A limb; an accessory; an add-on.

collagen

Fibrous proteins found in connective tissue capable of yielding gelatin and glue when boiled.

embryonic

The initial stages of development and growth.

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