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Ciencias ACT - Zoología

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
to incubate

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

incubar

incubar

Ex: The mother hen incubated her eggs in the cozy nest she had made. 
to hatch
to hatch
[Verbo]

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

salir del cascarón

salir del cascarón

Ex: The baby chicks hatched from their eggs after three weeks of incubation. 
clutch size
clutch size
[Sustantivo]

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

tamaño de la nidada, número de huevos por puesta

tamaño de la nidada, número de huevos por puesta

invertebrate
invertebrate
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal) lacking a spinal column or notochord

invertebrado

invertebrado

marine
marine
[Adjetivo]

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

marino, naval

marino, naval

Ex: Marine mammals, such as dolphins and whales, are well-adapted to life in the ocean. 
mammal
mammal
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight. 
amphibian
amphibian
[Sustantivo]

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

anfibio

anfibio

Ex: The frog is a well-known amphibian that lays its eggs in water and undergoes metamorphosis from tadpole to adult. 
rodent
rodent
[Sustantivo]

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

roedor

roedor

Ex: The house mouse is a common rodent found in urban and rural areas around the world. 
primate
primate
[Sustantivo]

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

primate

primate

feline
feline
[Sustantivo]

any animal in the cat family

felino

felino

Ex: The feline stretched lazily in the sunbeam coming through the window. 
reptile
reptile
[Sustantivo]

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

reptil

reptil

Ex: A reptile like a snake can survive in a wide range of environments. 
arachnid
arachnid
[Sustantivo]

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

arácnidos

arácnidos

ungulate
ungulate
[Sustantivo]

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

ungulado, mamífero ungulado

ungulado, mamífero ungulado

Ex: The African savanna is home to a variety of ungulates, including zebras and antelopes. 
waterfowl
waterfowl
[Sustantivo]

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

ave acuática

ave acuática

hawkmoth
hawkmoth
[Sustantivo]

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

esfinge, polilla halcón

esfinge, polilla halcón

Ex: The hawkmoth hovered expertly near the flower, sipping nectar with its long proboscis. 
nematode
nematode
[Sustantivo]

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

gusano redondo, gusano cilíndrico

gusano redondo, gusano cilíndrico

oyster
oyster
[Sustantivo]

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

ostra

ostra

Ex: Bake oysters topped with a mixture of breadcrumbs, butter, and herbs for a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer. 
seabird
seabird
[Sustantivo]

a bird that lives near the sea

ave marina

ave marina

crustacean
crustacean
[Sustantivo]

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

crustáceo

crustáceo

Ex: At the beach, children love searching for colorful crustaceans like crabs and tiny shrimp in tide pools. 
monotreme
monotreme
[Sustantivo]

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

monotremata

monotremata

arthropod
arthropod
[Sustantivo]

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

artrópodo

artrópodo

Ex: Arthropods like ants and beetles are found in almost every habitat. 
magpie
magpie
[Sustantivo]

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

urraca

urraca

locust
locust
[Sustantivo]

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

langosta

langosta

barnacle
barnacle
[Sustantivo]

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

bálano

bálano

macaque
macaque
[Sustantivo]

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

macaco

macaco

hominid
hominid
[Sustantivo]

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

homínido, miembro de la familia Hominidae

homínido, miembro de la familia Hominidae

Ex: Fossils of ancient hominids provide insight into human evolution. 
echidna
echidna
[Sustantivo]

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

equidna

equidna

beaver
beaver
[Sustantivo]

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

simian
simian
[Adjetivo]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

simiesco, simio

simiesco, simio

Ex: The scientist observed simian behavior in the primate research facility, noting similarities in social interactions and communication among the monkeys. 
orca
orca
[Sustantivo]

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, ballena asesina

orca, ballena asesina

Ex: The orca breached the surface of the ocean in a spectacular display of power and grace, its massive black and white body glistening in the sunlight. 
mollusk
mollusk
[Sustantivo]

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

molusco

molusco

Ex: The beach was scattered with empty mollusk shells. 
canine
canine
[Sustantivo]

a member of the dog family, including domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, and related animals

can

can

Ex: The German Shepherd, a popular canine breed, is often employed in police work due to its intelligence and loyalty. 
plover
plover
[Sustantivo]

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

chorlito

chorlito

quail
quail
[Sustantivo]

a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage

codorniz

codorniz

Ex: The hunter's dog pointed motionlessly at a quail hiding in the tall grass. 
sea urchin
sea urchin
[Sustantivo]

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

erizo de mar

erizo de mar

tanager
tanager
[Sustantivo]

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

tangara, ave colorida de las Américas

tangara, ave colorida de las Américas

skunk
skunk
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: The skunk ambled through the forest, its distinctive black and white stripes serving as a warning to potential predators. 
porcupine
porcupine
[Sustantivo]

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

puercoespín

puercoespín

Ex: The porcupine cautiously ventured out of its den, its quills bristling at the slightest hint of danger. 
quill
quill
[Sustantivo]

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

púa, espina dorsal

púa, espina dorsal

replete
replete
[Sustantivo]

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, almacén viviente

repleto, almacén viviente

Ex: In honeypot ant colonies, repletes hang from the ceiling, swollen with nectar. 
palomino
palomino
[Sustantivo]

a cream or golden horse with a white tail and mane

palomino

palomino

humpback whale
humpback whale
[Sustantivo]

a large marine mammal known for its distinctive appearance, acrobatic behavior, and complex songs

ballena jorobada

ballena jorobada

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

talon
talon
[Sustantivo]

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

garra

garra

snout
snout
[Sustantivo]

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

hocico

hocico

clamshell
clamshell
[Sustantivo]

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

concha de almeja, valva de almeja

concha de almeja, valva de almeja

Ex: The clamshell protects the soft body of the clam from predators and environmental factors. 
appendage
appendage
[Sustantivo]

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

apéndice, miembro

apéndice, miembro

Ex: Crustaceans like crabs and lobsters have appendages adapted for swimming and grasping food. 
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

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: The tail fin of a dolphin is adapted for powerful swimming and diving. 
magnetoreception
magnetoreception
[Sustantivo]

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

magnetorrecepción, percepción magnética

magnetorrecepción, percepción magnética

electroreception
electroreception
[Sustantivo]

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

electrorrecepción, detección eléctrica

electrorrecepción, detección eléctrica

migratory
migratory
[Adjetivo]

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

migratorio

migratorio

Ex: Geese are migratory birds that fly south for the winter. 
to pupate
to pupate
[Verbo]

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

pupar, transformarse en pupa

pupar, transformarse en pupa

Ex: The caterpillar climbed onto a leaf to pupate in a safe location. 
larval
larval
[Adjetivo]

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

larval, relativo a la larva

larval, relativo a la larva

Ex: The butterfly's larval stage is spent as a caterpillar before it transforms into a chrysalis. 
to breed
to breed
[Verbo]

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

reproducirse

reproducirse

Ex: The pair of rabbits bred successfully, resulting in a litter of adorable baby bunnies. 
metamorphosis
metamorphosis
[Sustantivo]

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, transformación

metamorfosis, transformación

Ex: The caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to transform into a butterfly. 
ornithologist
ornithologist
[Sustantivo]

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

ornitólogo

ornitólogo

Ex: The ornithologist spent years studying bird migrations. 
herpetologist
herpetologist
[Sustantivo]

a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

herpetólogo, herpetóloga

herpetólogo, herpetóloga

Ex: The herpetologist gave a fascinating lecture on the behavior of snakes in the wild. 
entomologist
entomologist
[Sustantivo]

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

entomólogo

entomólogo

Ex: Many entomologists study the role of insects in pollination. 
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