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Nocturnal

nocturnal

Pertaining to, occurring at or active at night.

Origin: L. Nocturnus Of or during or relating to the night; a nocturnal journey; nocturnal stillness; nocturnal predators.Belonging to or active during the night; nocturnal animals are active at night; nocturnal plants have flowers that open at night and close by day.Of or relating to or occurring in the night; nocturnal darkness.Pertaining to the night.


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Yellowjackets - Nocturnal?

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Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:57 pm
 
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Animal Name Game!

No, it is not nocturnal.

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by February Beetle
Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:52 pm
 
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