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Tiere - Tierarten

Hier lernen Sie die Namen für verschiedene Tierarten auf Englisch wie "Säugetier", "Ungeziefer" und "Primat".

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mammal
mammal
[Nomen]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

Säugetier

Säugetier

Ex: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .Menschen werden als **Säugetiere** eingestuft, weil sie ihre Jungen säugen.
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amphibian
amphibian
[Nomen]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

Amphibie

Amphibie

Ex: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .Einige **Amphibien**, wie der Afrikanische Krallenfrosch, werden häufig als Haustiere in Heimaquarien gehalten.
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monotreme
monotreme
[Nomen]

any mammal that lays eggs and is only found in Australia, such as platypus

Kloakentier, eierlegendes Säugetier

Kloakentier, eierlegendes Säugetier

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marsupial
marsupial
[Nomen]

any of the order of mammals that carry their young babies in a pouch, such as kangaroos, found either in Australia or Americas

Beuteltier, Marsupial

Beuteltier, Marsupial

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arachnid
arachnid
[Nomen]

a class of terrestrial arthropods that breathe air and have four pairs of limbs, such as spiders, scorpions, etc.

Spinnentier

Spinnentier

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insect
insect
[Nomen]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Insekt

Insekt

Ex: The butterfly is a colorful and beautiful insect.Der Schmetterling ist ein farbenfrohes und schönes **Insekt**.
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bird
bird
[Nomen]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

Vogel

Vogel

Ex: We enjoyed hearing the bird's melodic song from afar .Wir genossen es, den melodischen Gesang des **Vogels** aus der Ferne zu hören.
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fish
fish
[Nomen]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Fisch

Fisch

Ex: We saw a group of fish swimming together near the coral reef .Wir sahen eine Gruppe von **Fischen**, die zusammen in der Nähe des Korallenriffs schwammen.
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bug
bug
[Nomen]

any type of small insect

Insekt, Käfer

Insekt, Käfer

Ex: Some bugs are harmless , while others can be dangerous .Einige **Insekten** sind harmlos, während andere gefährlich sein können.
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reptile
reptile
[Nomen]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

Reptil

Reptil

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .**Reptilien** sind kaltblütig und verlassen sich auf externe Wärmequellen, um ihre Körpertemperatur zu regulieren.
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rodent
rodent
[Nomen]

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

Nagetier, Nagetier

Nagetier, Nagetier

Ex: Porcupines , although not commonly thought of as rodents , are classified in the rodent family and are known for their quills used as defense mechanisms .**Nagetiere**, obwohl nicht allgemein als solche betrachtet, werden Stachelschweine in der Familie der Nagetiere klassifiziert und sind für ihre Stacheln bekannt, die als Abwehrmechanismen verwendet werden.
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pachyderm
pachyderm
[Nomen]

any of the mammals that are categorized by thick skin and large hooves, such as elephants, rhinoceroses and hippopotami

Dickhäuter, Pachyderm

Dickhäuter, Pachyderm

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flatfish
flatfish
[Nomen]

any bottom-dwelling marine fish with a flat body, a color similar to the seabed and both eyes on the upper side of the body

Plattfisch, Scholle

Plattfisch, Scholle

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bottom-feeder

an aquatic animal that feeds at the bottom of a lake, river, etc.

Bodenfresser, Detritivore

Bodenfresser, Detritivore

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bird of prey

a bird, such as an eagle or a hawk, that feeds on animal flesh

Raubvogel, Greifvogel

Raubvogel, Greifvogel

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songbird
songbird
[Nomen]

any bird that makes a musical call

Singvogel, Sänger

Singvogel, Sänger

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queen
queen
[Nomen]

the sole fertile female in a colony of social insects, responsible for laying eggs

Ex: The queen's presence regulates the colony 's behavior .
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pack animal

a strong mammal used for carrying heavy loads, also known as a beast of burden

Lasttier, Packtier

Lasttier, Packtier

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carnivore
carnivore
[Nomen]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

Fleischfresser, fleischfressendes Tier

Fleischfresser, fleischfressendes Tier

Ex: Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs .Hyänen sind **Fleischfresser**, die als Aasfresser bekannt sind und für ihr markantes Lachen bekannt sind.
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herbivore
herbivore
[Nomen]

any animal that only feeds on plants

Pflanzenfresser

Pflanzenfresser

Ex: Giraffes use their long necks to reach leaves high in trees , typical of herbivores.Giraffen benutzen ihre langen Hälse, um Blätter hoch in den Bäumen zu erreichen, typisch für **Pflanzenfresser**.
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omnivore
omnivore
[Nomen]

an animal that eats both plant and animal matter

Ex: Many birds are omnivores, feeding on seeds and insects .
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insectivore

an animal that primarily feeds on insects or other small invertebrates

Insektenfresser, Insektenvertilger

Insektenfresser, Insektenvertilger

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game bird
game bird
[Nomen]

a bird that is hunted by people either for sport or food

Wildvogel, Jagdvogel

Wildvogel, Jagdvogel

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bird of paradise

any tropical bird, the male of which is colorful and displays unique courtship skills, originated in Papua New Guinea and Australia

Paradiesvogel, Vogel des Paradieses

Paradiesvogel, Vogel des Paradieses

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bird of passage

any bird that migrates regularly from a region to another in different seasons of the year

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seabird
seabird
[Nomen]

a bird that lives near the sea

Meeresvogel, Vogel

Meeresvogel, Vogel

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waterfowl
waterfowl
[Nomen]

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

Wasservogel, Wasserwild

Wasservogel, Wasserwild

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vermin
vermin
[Nomen]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

Ungeziefer, Schädlinge

Ungeziefer, Schädlinge

Ex: During the medieval times , vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .Während des Mittelalters waren **Schädlinge** wie Flöhe und Läuse weit verbreitet und verbreiteten oft Krankheiten.
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predator
predator
[Nomen]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Raubtier

Raubtier

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are top predators in the dense rainforests of South America .**Raubtiere**, mit kräftigen Kiefern und scharfen Sinnen, sind die Top-Raubtiere in den dichten Regenwäldern Südamerikas.
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game
game
[Nomen]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

Wild, Wildbret

Wild, Wildbret

Ex: Regulations control which game can be hunted and when .Vorschriften kontrollieren, welches **Wild** gejagt werden darf und wann.
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arthropod
arthropod
[Nomen]

an invertebrate animal with a segmented body and a chitinous exoskeleton, such as a spider, crab, etc.

Arthropode, Gliederfüßer

Arthropode, Gliederfüßer

Ex: Arthropods molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger .**Arthropoden** häuten ihr Exoskelett, wenn sie größer werden.
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invertebrate

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

Wirbellose, wirbelloses Tier

Wirbellose, wirbelloses Tier

Ex: She studied various invertebrates in biology class , including earthworms and jellyfish .Sie studierte verschiedene **Wirbellose** im Biologieunterricht, darunter Regenwürmer und Quallen.
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vertebrate
vertebrate
[Nomen]

a large group of animals characterized by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes

Wirbeltier, Tier mit Wirbelsäule

Wirbeltier, Tier mit Wirbelsäule

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poultry
poultry
[Nomen]

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

Geflügel, Federvieh

Geflügel, Federvieh

Ex: He enjoys raising poultry in his backyard as a hobby .Er genießt es, **Geflügel** in seinem Garten als Hobby zu züchten.
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predatory
predatory
[Adjektiv]

(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival

Ex: The predatory fish ambushed smaller fish near the coral reef .
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prey
prey
[Nomen]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

Beute

Beute

Ex: The cheetah 's speed helps it catch fast-moving prey.Die Geschwindigkeit des Geparden hilft ihm, schnell bewegte **Beute** zu fangen.
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fowl
fowl
[Nomen]

a domesticated bird that is particularly kept for its meat and eggs

Geflügel, Vogel

Geflügel, Vogel

Ex: Wild fowl, such as ducks and geese , migrate to warmer climates during winter .**Geflügel**, wie Enten und Gänse, wandert im Winter in wärmere Klimazonen.
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big cat
big cat
[Nomen]

any large wild animal of the cat family, such as lions, tigers, etc.

Großkatze, große Wildkatze

Großkatze, große Wildkatze

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bovid
bovid
[Adjektiv]

a group of mammals, including cows, buffalo, bison, and antelopes, that are characterized by cloven hooves and ruminant digestion

rinderartig, die Hornträger betreffend

rinderartig, die Hornträger betreffend

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antelope
antelope
[Nomen]

a quadruped mammal with a slender build and curved horns that is native to Africa or Eurasia

Antilope, Gazelle

Antilope, Gazelle

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primate
primate
[Nomen]

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

Primat

Primat

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ruminant
ruminant
[Nomen]

a quadruped mammal that is herbivorous and has a complex digestive system from which it can bring the food back to its mouth and chew it again

Wiederkäuer, wiederkäuendes Tier

Wiederkäuer, wiederkäuendes Tier

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vector
vector
[Nomen]

a person, animal, or microorganism that carries and transmits a disease from one host to another

Ex: The virus relies on a vector to reach new hosts .
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stray
stray
[Nomen]

a domestic animal that is lost, abandoned or wandering without an owner

Streuntier, verlorenes Tier

Streuntier, verlorenes Tier

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quadruped
quadruped
[Nomen]

an animal with four legs, such as dogs, cats, horses, and cows

Vierbeiner, Tier mit vier Beinen

Vierbeiner, Tier mit vier Beinen

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polymorph
polymorph
[Nomen]

a type of marine invertebrate that can change its shape and form through a process called polymorphism

Polymorph, polymorpher Organismus

Polymorph, polymorpher Organismus

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pollinator
pollinator
[Nomen]

an animal, typically an insect or a bird, that transfers pollen from one flower to another

Bestäuber, Pollinator

Bestäuber, Pollinator

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pest
pest
[Nomen]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

Schädling, Ungeziefer

Schädling, Ungeziefer

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mollusk
mollusk
[Nomen]

any invertebrate that lives in aquatic or damp habitats and has a soft unsegmented body, often covered with a shell

Weichtier, Muschel

Weichtier, Muschel

Ex: Some mollusks, like snails , move slowly using a muscular foot .Einige **Weichtiere**, wie Schnecken, bewegen sich langsam mit einem muskulösen Fuß fort.
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gastropod
gastropod
[Nomen]

a type of mollusk with a single, usually spirally coiled shell, a muscular foot, and a head with sensory tentacles and a mouth

Gastropode, Weichtier mit einem spiralförmig gewundenen Gehäuse

Gastropode, Weichtier mit einem spiralförmig gewundenen Gehäuse

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freshwater fish

a fish that can not survive in salty waters and usually lives in lakes or rivers

Süßwasserfisch, Fisch

Süßwasserfisch, Fisch

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saltwater fish

a fish that can survive in salty water and lives in oceans, also known as marine fish

Salzwasserfisch, Meeresfisch

Salzwasserfisch, Meeresfisch

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sea fish
sea fish
[Nomen]

a fish that can survive the salty water of the sea

Meeresfisch, Salzwasserfisch

Meeresfisch, Salzwasserfisch

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wildlife
wildlife
[Nomen]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

Tierwelt, Wildleben

Tierwelt, Wildleben

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.Die Regierung hat Gesetze erlassen, um die lokale **Tierwelt** zu schützen.
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