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Variable
Likely to change or vary.
Vector
The physical means, agent or mechanism which facilitates the translocation of organisms from one place to another.
Venom
Toxins used by animals, usually transmitted by a sting or a bite.
Ventral
The under side of an animal.
Vertebrate
Animal that possesses a backbone.
Vertebral column (spine)
The series of vertebrae forming a spine or backbone
VFAS
Voluntary Fisheries Adjustment Scheme
VFLO
Volunteer Fisheries Liaison Officer (former term). Now Fisheries Volunteers.
Visible light
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.
Viviparous
An animal that gives birth to live young.
VMS
Vessel Monitoring System
Volcano
A mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapour, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth's crust.
Vulnerable
Easily harmed or injured.