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denoting animals active in the morning (dawn) and evening (dusk) - conclusion: matinal is more specific for morning (of course this will not be the last word ).



of course. we should consider the poor animals which are active at both times. know any zo-ologists?

edit: "[A] well known crepuscular animal is the moose, which often comes out in early morning hours or late evening hours." - Wikipedia

Last edited by tsuwm; 12/06/2006 4:01 PM.