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Topic: Animals

primatology

IPA: /praɪˈmeɪtɒlədʒi/

KK: /praɪˈmeɪtɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The field of science that focuses on the study of primates, including their behavior, biology, and evolution.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in primatology because of her passion for studying monkeys and apes.

proboscidean

IPA: /prəˈbɒsɪˌdiːən/

KK: /prəˈbɑsɪˌdiən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of large mammals that includes elephants and their extinct relatives.

Example: The proboscidean species, such as the woolly mammoth, once roamed the Earth in large numbers.

noun

Definition: A large mammal that has a trunk, including elephants and their extinct relatives like mastodons.

Example: The proboscidean is known for its long trunk and large ears, which help it to survive in various environments.

proboscidian

IPA: /prəˈbɒsɪdʒən/

KK: /prəˈbɑsɪdʒən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of large mammals that have long trunks, such as elephants.

Example: The proboscidian species are known for their unique trunk and large size.

noun

Definition: A type of large mammal that includes elephants and their extinct relatives, known for having a long trunk and large tusks.

Example: The proboscidian is known for its distinctive trunk and tusks, which are used for various tasks.

proboscis

IPA: /prəˈbɒsɪs/

KK: /prəˈbɑsɪs/

noun

Definition: A long, flexible part of an animal's body that is used for feeding or sucking, often resembling a trunk or snout.

Example: The elephant used its proboscis to reach the leaves high in the tree.

proestrus

IPA: /proʊˈɛstrəs/

KK: /proʊˈɛstrəs/

noun

Definition: The time just before a female animal is ready to mate, during which her body prepares for reproduction.

Example: During proestrus, the female dog's body undergoes changes to prepare for mating.

pronghorn

IPA: //ˈprɒŋhɔrn//

KK: /prɔŋˌhɔrn/

noun

Definition: A fast-running animal that looks like an antelope, found mainly in the grasslands and deserts of western North America, known for its unique forked horns.

Example: The pronghorn can run at high speeds to escape predators.

prosauropod

IPA: /prəˈsɔːrəˌpɒd/

KK: /prəˈsɔːrəˌpɒd/

noun

Definition: A type of early dinosaur that was mostly plant-eating, known for its long neck, small head, and unique thumb claw used for defense.

Example: The prosauropod roamed the forests during the Triassic period, feeding on the abundant vegetation.

prosimian

IPA: /prəˈsɪmiən/

KK: /proʊˈsɪmiən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers, which are characterized by their more primitive features compared to other primates.

Example: The prosimian species are often found in Madagascar and other tropical regions.

noun

Definition: A type of primate that belongs to the suborder Prosimii, which includes animals like lemurs and tarsiers.

Example: The prosimian is known for its large eyes and nocturnal habits.

prosobranch

IPA: /prəˈsoʊbræŋk/

KK: /prəˈsoʊbræŋk/

noun

Definition: A type of marine snail that belongs to a specific group of mollusks, characterized by having a twisted nerve structure and usually possessing a shell cover called an operculum.

Example: The prosobranch is known for its unique reproductive system and distinct shell features.

prosoma

IPA: /prəˈsoʊmə/

KK: /prəˈsoʊmə/

noun

Definition: The front part of the body of some invertebrates, like spiders and scorpions, where the body is not clearly divided into segments.

Example: The prosoma of the spider contains its eyes and mouth.

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