Evolutionary Adaptations

adjective relating to or characteristic of a carnivore, an animal that feeds on flesh

• Carnivorous animals primarily feed on meat for their sustenance.
• Lions and tigers are examples of carnivorous animals that only eat meat.
• My friend is such a carnivorous eater, he can't go a day without having a steak.
• His carnivorous appetite for success drove him to work tirelessly towards his goals.

noun the state or condition of having two feet or of being two-footed

• Bipedality is a key characteristic that distinguishes humans from other primates.
• Walking on two legs, or bipedality, is what sets us apart from other animals.
• Who knew bipedality could be so cool?
• In the dance world, mastering bipedality is essential for any aspiring performer.

noun the condition of being abnormally dark or having dark pigmentation, especially in the skin or fur

• Melanism is a genetic mutation that causes an increased amount of melanin in an organism's skin, fur, or feathers.
• Did you know that melanism is responsible for the black coloration of some animals?
• Some people call melanism 'the dark side' of genetics.
• In a world full of bright colors, his personality had a certain melanism to it, always drawn to the shadows.

noun a type of dinosaur belonging to the sauropodomorpha clade, known for their long necks and tails

adjective describing something related to or characteristic of sauropodomorph dinosaurs

• The sauropodomorph dinosaurs were known for their long necks and small heads.
• Did you know that sauropodomorph dinosaurs had really long necks?
• Those sauropodomorph dinos were all about that neck game.
• The sauropodomorphs towered over the landscape like gentle giants.

noun a bony protuberance on the head of a giraffe or okapi, typically covered in skin and hair

• The giraffe's ossicone is made of ossified cartilage covered in skin.
• Did you know that a giraffe's 'horns' are actually called ossicones?
• Check out the cool 'horns' on that giraffe - those are ossicones!
• Her ossicone-like resolve helped her navigate through the challenges of life.

noun Abranchia refers to a group of amphibians that lack gills and breathe through their skin or lungs.

• Abranchia is a term used in biology to describe animals that lack gills or other external respiratory organs.
• I learned in my biology class that abranchia refers to animals without external respiratory organs.
• Hey, did you know that abranchia means animals that don't have gills?
• In a metaphorical sense, being abranchia in this industry means lacking the necessary connections to succeed.

noun a type of lizard found in Africa

• The scientist studied the behavior of the acontias lizard in its natural habitat.
• I heard that acontias lizards are really good at blending into their surroundings.
• Check out that acontias over there, it's so cool!
• She moved through the crowd like an acontias, unnoticed by most.

noun specialized stinging structures found in some cnidarians, such as sea anemones and jellyfish

• The acrorhagi are specialized stinging structures found on the tentacles of certain species of sea anemones.
• Watch out for those acrorhagi on the anemone tentacles, they can really sting!
• I got zapped by one of those acrorhagi things on the sea anemone, it hurt like crazy!
• Her words were like acrorhagi, sharp and stinging, leaving a lasting impact on those who heard them.