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Glossary

amphibian: an animal capable of living both on land and in water
caecilian: an amphibian resembling earthworms or snakes
crevice: a narrow crack or opening caused by splitting and rupture
flagship conservation species: a species chosen to represent an
environmental cause
friction: a force that resists motion when the surface of one object comes
into contact with the surface of another
fungal disease - diseases of humans or other vertebrates caused by fungi
gorge: a deep narrow passage with steep rocky sides
invertebrate: creature without a backbone
legislation: a proposed or enacted law or group of laws
predator: an organism that lives by preying on or hunting
other organisms
splayed: spread or turned out
tadpole: the limbless larva or baby of a frog or toad, having gills and a
long, flat tail
translucent: permitting the passage of light, making things clear but not
altogether transparent
salamander: a lizard-like amphibian
wart: a hard rough lump growing on the skin
yolk sac: a bag-like structure filled with yolk

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