Επιστήμες ACT - Ζωολογία

to keep an egg in a favorable condition to help it develop until it hatches

επωάζω

(of birds, fish, etc.) to come out of an egg

εκκολάπτω

the number of eggs or offspring produced by a single reproductive effort, typically by a bird, reptile, or insect

μέγεθος συμπλέκτη

(of an animal) lacking a spinal column or notochord

ασπόνδυλος

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

θαλάσσια

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

θηλαστικό ζώο

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

αμφίβιο

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

τρωκτικό

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

αρχιεπίσκοπος

any animal in the cat family

Αιλουροειδής

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

έρπων

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

αραχνοειδές έντομο

a hoofed mammal, typically herbivorous, which includes animals such as horses, cows, deer, and elephants

έχων όπλας

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

υδρόβιο πτηνό

a type of moth belonging to the family Sphingidae, known for their rapid flight and ability to hover while feeding on nectar from flowers

γερακινός

any long and cylindrical worm with a segmented body that is either parasitic or free-living

νηματοειδές

a type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside

στρείδι

a bird that lives near the sea

θαλασσοπούλι

a sea creature with a hard shell and jointed legs such as crabs and lobsters

οστρακόδερμο

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

μονότρεμα

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

αρθρόποδα

a black-and-white crow with a long tail that is noted for its intelligence

καρακάξα

a large grasshopper that lives in hot countries and flies in large swarms, destroying crops

ακρίδα

a marine arthropod with an external shell that attaches itself to a surface and feeds on particles that are in the water

στρείδι

a type of monkey that belongs to the Old World monkey family, characterized by their long tails, cheek pouches

μακάκος

a member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes humans, their ancestors, and other great apes like chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans

ανθρωποειδές

a small egg-laying mammal that is covered in spines, has a pointed snout and originates from Australia

έχιδνα

a semiaquatic rodent with a wide tail and strong teeth that builds dams across streams and is mainly found in the Northern hemisphere

κάστορας

describing characteristics or features that are similar to those of monkeys or apes

πίθηκος

a large, black-and-white marine mammal known for its social behavior, intelligence, and adaptability, found in oceans worldwide and known as an apex predator

δολοφόνος φάλαινα

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

μαλάκιο

a mammal with claws that can't retract and often has a long snout, and often used for companionship, hunting, or guarding purposes

κυνοειδής

a small shorebird with a short hard-tipped bill and a stout build

τριγύρω

a small ground-dwelling bird of passage with brownish plumage that has a short tail and is hunted by people

ορτύκι

a small marine animal that is covered with spines and has a round shell, harvested for food

αχινός

a colorful bird species found in the Americas, known for its vibrant plumage, melodious songs, and important ecological role in seed dispersal

tanager

a small mammal belonging to the weasel family with black and white stripes that can produce a strong unpleasant smell when attacked, native to North America

παλιάνθρωπος

an animal with sharp needle-like parts on its body and tail, used for protection

ακανθόχοιρος

a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators

πέννα

a specialized caste of social insects, such as ants or termites, that are engorged with food and serve as living food storage units within the colony

γεμάτος

a cream or golden horse with a white tail and mane

παλομινο

a large baleen whale characterized by its distinctive hump and long pectoral fins, known for breaching and singing during mating season

καμπούρης

a long, tubular feeding organ found in many insects, such as butterflies, moths, and flies, which is used to suck up nectar, other liquids, or in some cases, blood

προβοσκίδα

a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey

νύχι ορνίου

the long and protruding facial part of an animal which comprises its nose and mouth, especially in a mammal

ρύγχος

the bivalve shell of a clam, characterized by two symmetrical halves that hinge together

κοχύλι

any external body part that protrudes from an organism's main body, often used to describe limbs, antennae, or other structures

προσάρτημα

any of the various flexible limbs of an animal, especially an invertebrate, which enable it to move or hold things

πλοκάμι

the posterior part of a fish or aquatic animal's body, composed of fins that provide propulsion and maneuverability

ουραίο πτερύγιο

the biological ability of certain organisms to perceive and orient themselves based on the Earth's magnetic field

μαγνητοαντίληψη

the biological ability of certain animals to detect electrical fields in their environment to locate prey, navigate, and communicate

ηλεκτρολήψη

(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons

μεταναστευτικός

to transform from the larval stage into a pupa during an insect's development

κουτάβι

relating to or characteristic of the larva stage, which is an early, immature form of an animal that undergoes metamorphosis

καμπής

(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young

a biological process in which an animal undergoes a significant change in form and structure during its life cycle, typically seen in insects, amphibians, and other animals

μεταμόρφωση

a scientist who specializes in the study of birds, including their behavior, ecology, and evolution

ορνιθολόγος

a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

ερπετολόγος

a scientist who specializes in the study of insects, including their behavior, ecology, and classification

εντομολόγος