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Animales - Anatomía Animal (Peces, Insectos, etc.)

Lea esta lección para aprender los nombres de la anatomía de peces, insectos y otros animales.

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head
head
[Sustantivo]

the front part of an insect's body that contains the eyes, antennae, mouth, and other sensory parts, and is connected to the rest of the body by a small joint called the neck

cabeza, caput

cabeza, caput

abdomen
abdomen
[Sustantivo]

the posterior or rear section of an insect or other arthropod, following the thorax

abdomen

abdomen

Ex: The insect 's wings are attached near the thorax , not the abdomen.
thorax
thorax
[Sustantivo]

the middle part in the body of an insect between the head and the abdomen that bears the limbs or wings

tórax

tórax

antenna
antenna
[Sustantivo]

one of a pair of jointed sensory appendages on the head of insects, crustaceans, or similar organisms, often used to detect touch, taste, or movement

antena

antena

Ex: The caterpillar twitched its antennae nervously.
simple eye
simple eye
[Sustantivo]

a type of eye found in some invertebrates that consists of a single lens

ojo simple, ocelo

ojo simple, ocelo

compound eye
compound eye
[Sustantivo]

a complex visual organ with multiple lenses found in insects and crustaceans

ojo compuesto, ojo facetado

ojo compuesto, ojo facetado

feeler
feeler
[Sustantivo]

any of the pair of tentacles of an insect or crustacean that help them to sense touch or taste

antena

antena

gossamer
gossamer
[Sustantivo]

fine, delicate strands produced by a spider's web, often seen floating in the air or clinging to surfaces

telaraña

telaraña

Ex: The attic was full of dust and old gossamer, untouched for years .El ático estaba lleno de polvo y viejos **telarañas**, sin tocar durante años.
pincer
pincer
[Sustantivo]

any of the sharp curved organs of an arthropod or insect, such as a crab, lobster, etc.

tenaza

tenaza

Ex: While exploring the tide pools , the children were cautious of the small crabs ' pincers, which could deliver a sharp pinch if provoked .Mientras exploraban las pozas de marea, los niños tuvieron cuidado con las **pinzas** de los pequeños cangrejos, que podían dar un pellizco agudo si se les provocaba.
proboscis
proboscis
[Sustantivo]

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

trompa, probóscide

trompa, probóscide

segment
segment
[Sustantivo]

one of the repeating divisions of an insect's body, often including paired appendages

Ex: Segments of the caterpillar are clearly defined .
stinger
stinger
[Sustantivo]

a sharp, pointed organ found in certain animals that is used to inject venom or deliver a painful sting

aguijón, espolón

aguijón, espolón

sucker
sucker
[Sustantivo]

a round organ on the body of some animals that helps them stick to a surface

ventosa

ventosa

vein
vein
[Sustantivo]

a stiffening rib or support structure in the wing of an insect

Ex: The bee 's forewing has a network of veins.
endoskeleton
endoskeleton
[Sustantivo]

the internal bony structure of an animal that gives it form and supports its weight

endoesqueleto

endoesqueleto

exoskeleton
exoskeleton
[Sustantivo]

the hard outer covering that supports the body of an animal, such as an arthropod

exoesqueleto

exoesqueleto

Ex: A grasshopper 's exoskeleton allows it to jump long distances .El **exoesqueleto** de un saltamontes le permite saltar largas distancias.
fin
fin
[Sustantivo]

a thin flat membrane of the body of many sea creatures, used for swimming and keeping balance

aleta

aleta

venom
venom
[Sustantivo]

a toxic substance produced and secreted by certain animals, typically used for defense or hunting

veneno

veneno

Ex: Venom from scorpions can be fatal in small doses .
tentacle
tentacle
[Sustantivo]

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

tentáculo

tentáculo

gill
gill
[Sustantivo]

an organ of a fish or an amphibian through which it can obtain the oxygen that is dissolved in water

branquia, agalla

branquia, agalla

pectoral fin
pectoral fin
[Sustantivo]

a paired, wing-like appendage located on the sides of the body of fish, used for stability, maneuverability, and generating lift during swimming

aleta pectoral, aleta torácica

aleta pectoral, aleta torácica

vent
vent
[Sustantivo]

the rectum or external opening in some animals, such as a fish, bird, etc., through which waste is passed

cloaca

cloaca

prothorax
prothorax
[Sustantivo]

the foremost segment of the thorax in insects and other arthropods

protórax, el segmento más anterior del tórax

protórax, el segmento más anterior del tórax

mesothorax
mesothorax
[Sustantivo]

the middle segment of the thorax in animals, typically bearing the middle legs and forewings in insects

mesotórax, segmento medio del tórax

mesotórax, segmento medio del tórax

metathorax
metathorax
[Sustantivo]

the posterior of the three segments that make up the thorax, located behind the mesothorax and typically bearing the hind legs and the hindwings in insects

metatórax, el segmento posterior del tórax

metatórax, el segmento posterior del tórax

forewing
forewing
[Sustantivo]

the anterior wing of an insect, typically larger and more developed than the hindwing, that plays a key role in flight

ala delantera, ala principal

ala delantera, ala principal

hindwing
hindwing
[Sustantivo]

the posterior pair of wings in insects, located on the metathorax, and typically used for balance, maneuverability, and gliding during flight

ala posterior, ala trasera

ala posterior, ala trasera

hindgut
hindgut
[Sustantivo]

the last section of the digestive tract, which includes the colon, rectum, and cloaca

intestino posterior, última sección del tracto digestivo

intestino posterior, última sección del tracto digestivo

oviduct
oviduct
[Sustantivo]

(anatomy) each of the pair of tubes in the female body through which eggs pass to the ovary

oviducto

oviducto

mouthpart
mouthpart
[Sustantivo]

the specialized structures located around the mouth used for feeding, grooming, and other related functions

parte bucal, estructura bucal

parte bucal, estructura bucal

operculum
operculum
[Sustantivo]

a protective covering or lid-like structure that can be found in various organisms, such as fish, snails, and some insects

opérculo, cubierta protectora

opérculo, cubierta protectora

lateral line
lateral line
[Sustantivo]

a sensory system found in fish and some aquatic animals that detects changes in water pressure

línea lateral, sistema sensorial lateral

línea lateral, sistema sensorial lateral

dorsal fin
dorsal fin
[Sustantivo]

a prominent fin located on the back of fish and certain marine mammals, providing stability

aleta dorsal, aleta del dorso

aleta dorsal, aleta del dorso

adipose fin
adipose fin
[Sustantivo]

a small, fleshy fin located on the back of some fish, typically behind the dorsal fin

aleta adiposa, aleta grasa

aleta adiposa, aleta grasa

tail fin
tail fin
[Sustantivo]

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

aleta caudal, cola de pez

aleta caudal, cola de pez

Ex: Marine biologists study the anatomy of tail fins to understand how different species navigate underwater .Los biólogos marinos estudian la anatomía de las **aletas caudales** para entender cómo diferentes especies navegan bajo el agua.
photophore
photophore
[Sustantivo]

a light-emitting organ found in certain animals, such as deep-sea fishes and cephalopods, which is used for communication, camouflage, or attracting prey or mates

fotóforo, órgano luminiscente

fotóforo, órgano luminiscente

pelvic fin
pelvic fin
[Sustantivo]

a pair of paired fins located on the ventral side of a fish's body which aid in stability, maneuverability, and sometimes reproductive functions

aleta pélvica, aleta ventral

aleta pélvica, aleta ventral

barbel
barbel
[Sustantivo]

a slender, thread-like projection on the head of certain fish, usually positioned near the mouth

barbilla, filamento bucal

barbilla, filamento bucal

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