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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Animales y Biología

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
bovine
[Adjetivo]

relating to or characteristic of cows or cattle

bovino

bovino

Ex: Ranchers employ various bovine management techniques to ensure the efficient and ethical care of their livestock.Los ganaderos emplean diversas técnicas de gestión **bovina** para garantizar el cuidado eficiente y ético de su ganado.
bevy
[Sustantivo]

a group of birds, especially quails or larks, that are typically seen or kept together

una bandada, un grupo

una bandada, un grupo

carapace
[Sustantivo]

a rigid covering that shields the back or upper body of creatures like turtles, crabs, and beetles

caparazón, coraza

caparazón, coraza

carrion
[Sustantivo]

the decaying flesh of dead animals, often consumed by scavengers

carroña

carroña

Ex: The stench of carrion attracted scavengers from miles away .**El hedor de la carroña** atraía a los carroñeros desde kilómetros de distancia.
aerie
[Sustantivo]

a nest built high on a cliff, tree, or other elevated location by eagles, hawks, or falcons

nido de águila, nido de rapaz

nido de águila, nido de rapaz

ciliated
[Adjetivo]

having fine, hairlike projections called cilia along a margin or surface

ciliado, provisto de cilios

ciliado, provisto de cilios

Ex: The worm 's ciliated epidermis helps it glide through moist soil .La epidermis **ciliada** del gusano le ayuda a deslizarse por el suelo húmedo.
fauna
[Sustantivo]

the animals of a particular geological period or region

fauna

fauna

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to the Arctic fauna, endangering species like polar bears and Arctic foxes .El cambio climático representa una amenaza para la **fauna** del Ártico, poniendo en peligro especies como los osos polares y los zorros árticos.
feral
[Adjetivo]

(of animals) having returned to a wild state

salvaje

salvaje

menagerie
[Sustantivo]

a facility or enclosure where wild or exotic animals are kept for exhibition

colección de animales salvajes

colección de animales salvajes

prehensile
[Adjetivo]

(of body parts) capable of gripping or holding

prensil

prensil

Ex: The lizard 's prehensile tongue snapped out to catch prey .La lengua **prensil** del lagarto se lanzó para atrapar a la presa.
simian
[Adjetivo]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

simiesco, simio

simiesco, simio

Ex: A genetic mutation resulted in simian-like facial features in the newborn baby, prompting further study by medical researchers.Una mutación genética resultó en rasgos faciales **simios** en el recién nacido, lo que impulsó un estudio más profundo por parte de los investigadores médicos.
critter
[Sustantivo]

a creature, especially a small or domestic animal

criatura, animal

criatura, animal

cuttlefish
[Sustantivo]

a marine mollusk with a broad body, internal shell, and the ability to rapidly change color and texture

jibia, sepia

jibia, sepia

darter
[Sustantivo]

an aquatic bird with a long neck, slender body, and sharp bill, known for diving swiftly to catch fish

anhinga, ave serpiente

anhinga, ave serpiente

dander
[Sustantivo]

tiny flakes from animal skin, hair, or feathers that can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals

caspa animal, escamas animales

caspa animal, escamas animales

Mastiff
[Sustantivo]

a large, powerful breed of dog known for its muscular build, broad head, and protective nature

mastín

mastín

quarry
[Sustantivo]

an animal pursued by a hunter or predator as prey

presa

presa

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