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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Zoology

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
entomologist

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

entomólogo

entomólogo

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ornithologist

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

ornitólogo

ornitólogo

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herpetologist

a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

herpetólogo

herpetólogo

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to breed

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

reproducirse

reproducirse

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to hatch

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

salir del cascarón

salir del cascarón

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clutch size

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

tamaño de la nidada

tamaño de la nidada

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to incubate

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

incubar

incubar

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migratory

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

migratorio

migratorio

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larval

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

larval

larval

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to pupate

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

pupa

pupa

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invertebrate

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

invertebrado

invertebrado

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marine

relating to the sea or ocean, especially in terms of the animals and plants that live there

marino

marino

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feline

any animal in the cat family

felino

felino

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primate

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

primate

primate

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mammal

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

mamífero

mamífero

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amphibian

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

anfibio

anfibio

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rodent

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

roedor

roedor

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reptile

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

reptil

reptil

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arachnid

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

arácnidos

arácnidos

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monotreme

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

monotremata

monotremata

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waterfowl

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

ave acuática

ave acuática

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mollusk

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

molusco

molusco

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ungulate

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

ungulado

ungulado

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hawkmoth

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

sphinx

sphinx

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nematode

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

gusano redondo

gusano redondo

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seabird

a bird that lives near the sea

ave marina

ave marina

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oyster

a type of shellfish found in the ocean, known for its hard, irregular shell and prized for the pearls it can produce

ostra

ostra

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crustacean

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

crustáceo

crustáceo

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arthropod

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

artrópodo

artrópodo

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magpie

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

urraca

urraca

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locust

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

langosta

langosta

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simian

a primate of the group that includes monkeys, apes, and humans

simio

simio

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macaque

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

macaque

macaque

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barnacle

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

bálano

bálano

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hominid

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

hominido

hominido

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echidna

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

equidna

equidna

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beaver

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

castor

castor

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orca

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

orca

orca

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canine

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

can

can

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plover

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

chorlito

chorlito

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quail

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

codorniz

codorniz

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sea urchin

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

erizo de mar

erizo de mar

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tanager

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

tángara

tángara

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skunk

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

mofeta

mofeta

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humpback

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

ballena jorobada

ballena jorobada

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porcupine

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

puercoespín

puercoespín

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palomino

a cream or golden horse with a white tail and mane

palomino

palomino

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replete

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

repleto

repleto

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quill

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

espina

espina

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tentacle

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

tentáculo

tentáculo

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tail fin

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

aleta caudal

aleta caudal

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talon

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

garra

garra

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proboscis

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

probóscide

probóscide

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snout

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

hocico

hocico

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clamshell

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

concha de almeja

concha de almeja

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appendage

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

apéndice

apéndice

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electroreception

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

electrorrecepción

electrorrecepción

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magnetoreception

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

magnetorrecepción

magnetorrecepción

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metamorphosis

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

metamorfosis

metamorfosis

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