Glossary

Glossary: W

warren

A maze of passageways.

warty

A term applied to certain species of wild pigs. The warty pigs are so-called because the adult males typically develop three pairs of warts: on the cheek swellings, on the jaw angle, and above the canine root flanges.

weaning

The time when a young animal stops nursing and begins utilizing other food.

web

webbed, webbing, webs

1. a structure of delicate, threadlike filaments spun by spiders, some mites, or certain insects;
2. a membrane or fold of skin connecting the toes, as of certain amphibians, birds, and mammals;
3. the barbs on each side of the shaft of a bird's feather; a vane;
4. a latticed or woven structure.

wetland

Land that has lots of water in it. The land is so soggy there isn't much oxygen in the soil. Wetlands often are found between bodies of water and land, and have plants and animals specially adapted to living in or near water.