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Polymorphic

Written by Melissa Wagner August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

Occurring in several different forms, in particular with reference to species or genetic variation

Prehensile

Written by Melissa Wagner August 26, 2022

Capable of grasping

Reticulate

Written by Melissa Wagner August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

Divide or mark (something) in such a way as to resemble a net or network

Sedentary

Written by Melissa Wagner August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

Inhabiting the same locality throughout life; not migratory or nomadic

Symbioses

Written by Melissa Wagner August 18, 2022August 18, 2022

Interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association

Synchronous

Written by Melissa Wagner August 25, 2022

Existing or occurring at the same time

Syngnathids

Written by Melissa Wagner August 26, 2022August 26, 2022

Any of a family of fish with an elongated snout and no ventral and first dorsal fins. It includes the sea moths, seahorses, and trumpet fish.

Ubiquitous

Written by Melissa Wagner August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

present, appearing, or found everywhere

Undulating

Written by Melissa Wagner August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

A flowing, up-and-down movement

Voracious

Written by Melissa Wagner August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

Wanting or devouring great quantities of food

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