Strictly Exotics | Information CentreGlossary 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
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