Definition: A type of seabird known for its colorful beak and distinctive black and white feathers, often found in northern regions.

Example: We saw a puffin nesting on the rocky cliff during our trip to the coast.

Definition: A mark or print left by the foot of an animal, often used to track its movements.

Example: The forest ranger followed the pugmark to find out where the tiger had gone.

Definition: To reproduce or grow in large numbers; to produce many offspring or sprouts.

Example: The garden began to pullulate with colorful flowers in the spring.

Definition: A situation where there is a large number of living things, especially when they are growing or multiplying quickly.

Example: The pullulation of insects in the warm weather was noticeable in the garden.

Definition: Relating to a group of mollusks that have lungs or lung-like organs, including most land snails and slugs, which can breathe air.

Example: The pulmonate snails are often found in gardens and can be recognized by their ability to breathe air.

Definition: A type of snail or slug that breathes air and belongs to a specific group of soft-bodied animals.

Example: The garden was filled with various pulmonates, slowly moving across the damp soil.

Definition: A type of soft wood that is used to make paper and other products.

Example: The factory processes pulpwood to create high-quality paper.

Definition: Describing something that is dusty or made up of fine powder, often appearing crumbly.

Example: The pulverulent soil made it difficult for the plants to grow.

Definition: A type of light and porous rock formed from volcanic lava, often used for smoothing surfaces and as an abrasive material.

Example: She used pumice to smooth the rough edges of the wooden table.

Definition: To clean or smooth a surface using a type of volcanic rock that is light and porous.

Example: She used pumice to smooth the rough edges of the pottery.

Definition: Relating to or having the qualities of a type of volcanic rock that is light and porous.

Example: The pumiceous texture of the stone made it ideal for use in lightweight construction materials.

Definition: A type of freshwater fish found in North America, known for its round, orange body and red spots on its gills.

Example: We caught a pumpkinseed while fishing at the lake.