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Glossary

Aestivation
The act of passing the summer or dry season in a dormant state

Albino
A lack of pigment in the skin

Ambient Temperature
The overall temperature of the environment

Amphibian
A group of vertebrates whose reproductive biology is closely tied to water. Includes frogs, toads, newts and salamanders

Aquaterrarium
Housing which includes an area of dry land and an expanse of water for swimming

Aquatic
Growing, living or found in water

Arachnid
A group of invertebrates which includes spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks. Arachnids have four pairs of legs and simple eyes

Arboreal
A creature which spends most of its time in trees or bushes

Autonomy
The ability to drop or shed the tail as a defence mechanism