Ciencias ACT - Zoología
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la zoología, como "larval", "garra", "ungulado", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.
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to keep an egg in a favorable condition to help it develop until it hatches

incubar
Los padres pingüinos se turnaron para incubar su huevo.
(of birds, fish, etc.) to come out of an egg

salir del cascarón
En el aula, los estudiantes observaban con emoción cómo los patitos salían del huevo.
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
related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

marino, naval
Los esfuerzos de conservación marina tienen como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción y preservar los hábitats marinos.
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
Los elefantes, con sus distintivas trompas y grandes orejas, están entre los mamíferos más icónicos que se encuentran en África y Asia.
any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

anfibio
Los sapos son anfibios similares a las ranas pero con piel seca y verrugosa y patas traseras más cortas, adaptadas para saltar en lugar de brincar.
any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

roedor
Las ardillas, aunque a menudo se consideran lindas, también son roedores que desempeñan roles cruciales en los ecosistemas forestales.
any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

primate
any animal in the cat family

felino
Ella adoptó un felino juguetón del refugio de animales.
a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

reptil
El zoológico tiene una variedad de reptiles, incluyendo lagartos, tortugas y serpientes.
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, mamífero ungulado
Los ungulados desempeñan un papel crucial en sus ecosistemas al pastar y dispersar semillas.
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
El jardín fue visitado por un hermoso esfíngido con patrones de alas llamativos.
any long and cylindrical worm with a segmented body that is either parasitic or free-living

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

ostra
Ella pidió una docena de ostras crudas como entrante, servidas con salsa mignonette y rábano picante recién rallado.
a sea creature with a hard shell and jointed legs such as crabs and lobsters

crustáceo
El acuario tiene una exhibición fascinante que muestra el diverso mundo de los crustáceos, desde los cangrejos ermitaños hasta los langostinos gigantes.
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
Los crustáceos, incluyendo los camarones y las langostas, son artrópodos acuáticos.
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

macaco
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
Los homínidos modernos, como los gorilas y los chimpancés, comparten una cantidad significativa de ADN con los humanos.
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
of or relating to monkeys or apes

simiesco, simio
Sus brazos simios colgaban bajos mientras caminaba, un rasgo que recuerda a nuestros antepasados evolutivos.
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
Los gritos inquietantes de la orca resonaron a través de los fiordos brumosos, señalando su presencia a otros de su manada.
any invertebrate that lives in aquatic or damp habitats and has a soft unsegmented body, often covered with a shell

molusco
Ella recogió conchas, fascinada por la diversidad de los moluscos.
a member of the dog family, including domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, and related animals

can
Los cánidos compañeros, como los Labradores Retrievers, son conocidos por su carácter amigable y a menudo se utilizan como perros de terapia.
a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage

codorniz
La suave llamada de la codorniz es un sonido familiar en el campo al anochecer.
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

tangara, ave colorida de las Américas
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
A pesar de su reputación por emitir un olor fétido, la mofeta es una criatura tímida y solitaria, que prefiere evitar la confrontación.
an animal with sharp needle-like parts on its body and tail, used for protection

puercoespín
Los puercoespines son herbívoros, alimentándose principalmente de corteza, hojas y otros materiales vegetales que se encuentran en sus hábitats forestales.
a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators

púa, espina dorsal
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
Las hormigas obreras alimentan a las repletes, que actúan como depósitos vivientes.
a large marine mammal known for its distinctive appearance, acrobatic behavior, and complex songs

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

trompa, probóscide
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, valva de almeja
El pescador encontró una concha de almeja intacta enterrada en la arena.
any external body part that protrudes from an organism's main body, often used to describe limbs, antennae, or other structures

apéndice, miembro
Las ocho patas de la araña son apéndices especializados para el movimiento y la captura de presas.
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, cola de pez
La forma y el tamaño de la aleta caudal de un tiburón contribuyen a su velocidad de natación.
the biological ability of certain organisms to perceive and orient themselves based on the Earth's magnetic field

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

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

migratorio
Algunos peces son migratorios, nadando río arriba para desovar.
to transform from the larval stage into a pupa during an insect's development

pupar, transformarse en pupa
Algunos insectos se entierran en el suelo para pupar y emerger como adultos más tarde.
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
Los peces son particularmente vulnerables durante su fase larvaria.
(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young

reproducirse
Los lobos en la naturaleza tienen una estructura social compleja que influye en cuándo y con quién se reproducen.
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
Durante la metamorfosis, los tejidos de la larva se reorganizan para formar el insecto adulto.
a scientist who specializes in the study of birds, including their behavior, ecology, and evolution

ornitólogo
La pasión del ornitólogo por los pájaros comenzó en la infancia.
a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

herpetólogo, herpetóloga
El zoológico contrató a un herpetólogo para ayudar a diseñar la nueva exhibición de reptiles.
a scientist who specializes in the study of insects, including their behavior, ecology, and classification

entomólogo
Como entomólogo, dedicó su carrera a comprender el comportamiento de los insectos.
