Ciencias ACT - Zoology
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la zoología, como "larval", "talon", "ungulate", etc., que te ayudarán a dominar tus ACT.
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Cuestionario
to keep an egg in a favorable condition to help it develop until it hatches
incubar
the number of eggs or offspring produced by a single reproductive effort, typically by a bird, reptile, or insect
tamaño de la nidada
(of an animal) lacking a spinal column or notochord
invertebrado
related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there
marino
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
any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.
anfibio
any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.
roedor
any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.
primate
a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin
reptil
a class of terrestrial arthropods that breathe air and have four pairs of limbs, such as spiders, scorpions, etc.
arácnidos
a hoofed mammal, typically herbivorous, which includes animals such as horses, cows, deer, and elephants
ungulado
any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters
ave acuática
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
any long and cylindrical worm with a segmented body that is either parasitic or free-living
gusano redondo
a type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside
ostra
a sea creature with a hard shell and jointed legs such as crabs and lobsters
crustáceo
any mammal that lays eggs and is only found in Australia, such as platypus
monotremata
an invertebrate animal with a segmented body and a chitinous exoskeleton, such as a spider, crab, etc.
artrópodo
a black-and-white crow with a long tail that is noted for its intelligence
urraca
a large grasshopper that lives in hot countries and flies in large swarms, destroying crops
langosta
a marine arthropod with an external shell that attaches itself to a surface and feeds on particles that are in the water
bálano
a type of monkey that belongs to the Old World monkey family, characterized by their long tails, cheek pouches
macaque
a member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes humans, their ancestors, and other great apes like chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans
hominido
a small egg-laying mammal that is covered in spines, has a pointed snout and originates from Australia
equidna
a semiaquatic rodent with a wide tail and strong teeth that builds dams across streams and is mainly found in the Northern hemisphere
castor
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
any invertebrate that lives in aquatic or damp habitats and has a soft unsegmented body, often covered with a shell
molusco
a mammal with claws that can't retract and often has a long snout, and often used for companionship, hunting, or guarding purposes
can
a small shorebird with a short hard-tipped bill and a stout build
chorlito
a small ground-dwelling bird of passage with brownish plumage that has a short tail and is hunted by people
codorniz
a small marine animal that is covered with spines and has a round shell, harvested for food
erizo de mar
a colorful bird species found in the Americas, known for its vibrant plumage, melodious songs, and important ecological role in seed dispersal
tángara
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
an animal with sharp needle-like parts on its body and tail, used for protection
puercoespín
a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators
espina
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
a large baleen whale characterized by its distinctive hump and long pectoral fins, known for breaching and singing during mating season
ballena jorobada
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
a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey
garra
the long and protruding facial part of an animal which comprises its nose and mouth, especially in a mammal
hocico
the bivalve shell of a clam, characterized by two symmetrical halves that hinge together
concha de almeja
any external body part that protrudes from an organism's main body, often used to describe limbs, antennae, or other structures
apéndice
any of the various flexible limbs of an animal, especially an invertebrate, which enable it to move or hold things
tentáculo
the posterior part of a fish or aquatic animal's body, composed of fins that provide propulsion and maneuverability
aleta caudal
the biological ability of certain organisms to perceive and orient themselves based on the Earth's magnetic field
magnetorrecepción
the biological ability of certain animals to detect electrical fields in their environment to locate prey, navigate, and communicate
electrorrecepción
(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons
migratorio
to transform from the larval stage into a pupa during an insect's development
pupa
relating to or characteristic of the larva stage, which is an early, immature form of an animal that undergoes metamorphosis
larval
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
a scientist who specializes in the study of birds, including their behavior, ecology, and evolution
ornitólogo
a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians
herpetólogo
a scientist who specializes in the study of insects, including their behavior, ecology, and classification
entomólogo