Ducks are not as long-lived as geese. The average life span of a domestic duck is 10 years or less. As a general rule, the larger breeds of duck have the shortest life spans. Seldom do they live beyond five to seven years of age.
1. of or pertaining to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side: a lateral view. 2. pertaining to or entailing a position, office, etc., that is different but equivalent or roughly equivalent in status, as distinguished from a promotion or demotion: a lateral move.ateral is and adjective, with the meanings of 1) of or pertaining to the side 2) coming from the side 3) aimed towards the side 4) moving from side to side, moving in a sideways manner. blapath Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up. 2. Thumbs down. 0. Comment. Add a comment.
Vs. â¢ Inferior: means the part is below another or towards the feet (caudal). â¢ Anterior: means towards the front (the eyes are anterior to the brain) - [ventral]. Vs. â¢ Posterior: means toward the back (the pharynx is posterior to the oral cavity) - [dorsal]. â¢ Medial : relates to the imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves (the nose is medial to the eyes). Vs. â¢ Lateral: means to words the side with respect to the imaginary midline (the ears are lateral to the eyes).