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Animaux - Anatomie animale (poissons, insectes, etc.)

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head
head
[nom]

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

tête, caput

tête, caput

Ex: The ant moved its head toward the food. 
abdomen
abdomen
[nom]

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

abdomen

abdomen

Ex: Ants use their abdomen to store food and for defense. 

Les fourmis utilisent leur abdomen pour stocker de la nourriture et pour se défendre.

thorax
thorax
[nom]

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

thorax

thorax

antenna
antenna
[nom]

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

antenne

antenne

Ex: Crabs use their antennae to sense their surroundings. 

Les crabes utilisent leurs antennes pour détecter leur environnement.

simple eye

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

œil simple, ocelle

œil simple, ocelle

compound eye

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

œil composé, œil à facettes

œil composé, œil à facettes

feeler
feeler
[nom]

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

antenne

antenne

gossamer

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

toiles d'araignée, fils de la Vierge

toiles d'araignée, fils de la Vierge

Ex: The bushes were laced with gossamer, shimmering like silver in the dew. 

Les buissons étaient parsemés de gossamer, scintillant comme de l'argent dans la rosée.

pincer
pincer
[nom]

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

pince

pince

Ex: The lobster's pincers were formidable, used both for hunting prey and warding off predators. 

Les pinces du homard étaient redoutables, utilisées à la fois pour chasser des proies et pour repousser les prédateurs.

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

trompe, proboscis

trompe, proboscis

segment
segment
[nom]

one of the repeated sections forming the body or an appendage of an insect or other segmented animal

segment,  anneau

segment, anneau

Ex: The scientist examined each segment of the insect's body. 
stinger
stinger
[nom]

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

dard, aiguillon

dard, aiguillon

sucker
sucker
[nom]

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

ventouse

ventouse

vein
vein
[nom]

a strengthened rib forming part of the supporting framework of an insect's wing

nervure,  veine

nervure, veine

Ex: Wing veins help support the delicate membrane during flight. 
endoskeleton

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

endosquelette

endosquelette

exoskeleton

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

exosquelette

exosquelette

Ex: Insects shed their exoskeletons as they grow. 

Les insectes perdent leur exosquelette en grandissant.

fin
fin
[nom]

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

nageoire

nageoire

venom
venom
[nom]

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

venin

venin

Ex: Spider venom can cause pain and swelling. 

Le venin d'araignée peut provoquer des douleurs et des gonflements.

tentacle

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

tentacule

tentacule

gill
gill
[nom]

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

ouïes, branchies

ouïes, branchies

pectoral fin

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

nageoire pectorale, aileron pectoral

nageoire pectorale, aileron pectoral

vent
vent
[nom]

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

cloaque

cloaque

prothorax

the foremost segment of the thorax in insects and other arthropods

prothorax, le segment antérieur du thorax

prothorax, le segment antérieur du thorax

mesothorax

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

mésothorax, segment médian du thorax

mésothorax, segment médian du thorax

metathorax

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

métathorax, le segment postérieur du thorax

métathorax, le segment postérieur du thorax

forewing

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

aile antérieure, aile principale

aile antérieure, aile principale

hindwing

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

aile postérieure, aile arrière

aile postérieure, aile arrière

hindgut
hindgut
[nom]

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

intestin postérieur, dernier segment du tube digestif

intestin postérieur, dernier segment du tube digestif

oviduct
oviduct
[nom]

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

oviducte

oviducte

mouthpart

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

pièce buccale, appendice buccal

pièce buccale, appendice buccal

operculum

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

opercule, couvercle protecteur

opercule, couvercle protecteur

lateral line

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

ligne latérale, système sensoriel latéral

ligne latérale, système sensoriel latéral

dorsal fin

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

nageoire dorsale, aileron dorsal

nageoire dorsale, aileron dorsal

adipose fin

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

nageoire adipeuse, nageoire grasse

nageoire adipeuse, nageoire grasse

tail fin

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

nageoire caudale, queue de poisson

nageoire caudale, queue de poisson

Ex: Fish use their tail fins to propel themselves through the water. 

Les poissons utilisent leurs nageoires caudales pour se propulser dans l'eau.

photophore

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

photophore, organe lumineux

photophore, organe lumineux

pelvic fin

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

nageoire pelvienne, nageoire ventrale

nageoire pelvienne, nageoire ventrale

barbel
barbel
[nom]

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

barbillon, filament buccal

barbillon, filament buccal

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