Glossary: L
lake
an inland body of standing water.
larva
the young of some animals, they may differ from the adult forms in many respects including body shape, diet, and habitat. Examples are tadpoles, which are the larvae of frogs, and caterpillars, which are the larvae of butterflies.
lateral
oriented towards or from the side or sides.
leg
liana
A climbing plant.
lifespan
amount of time in the life of an organism. This is not easy to determine for wild animals. The typical or maximum ages reached by captive animals are often better known (and may be the only information available). However, it can't reflect what most wild populations really experience
lobtailing
Slapping the water with the flukes.
locomotion
The act or power of moving from place to place.
longitudinal
Extending lengthwise.
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