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Sciences ACT - Zoology

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la zoologie, tels que "larvaire", "serre", "ongulé", etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science

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

incuber, couver

incuber, couver

Ex: Birds of prey like eagles build large nests where they incubate their eggs and raise their chicks .Les oiseaux de proie comme les aigles construisent de grands nids où ils **incubent** leurs œufs et élèvent leurs petits.
to hatch
[verbe]

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

éclore

éclore

Ex: The ornithologist documented the rare event of the eagle chicks hatching in the nest high up in the tree .L'ornithologue a documenté l'événement rare des aiglons **éclos** dans le nid haut perché dans l'arbre.

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

taille de la couvée, nombre d'œufs par ponte

taille de la couvée, nombre d'œufs par ponte

invertebrate
[Adjectif]

(of an animal) lacking a spinal column or notochord

invertébré

invertébré

marine
[Adjectif]

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

marin

marin

Ex: Marine biology focuses on studying the organisms and environments of the ocean .La biologie **marine** se concentre sur l'étude des organismes et des environnements de l'océan.
mammal
[nom]

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

mammifère

mammifère

Ex: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .Les humains sont classés comme des **mammifères** parce qu'ils allaitent leurs petits.

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

amphibien

amphibien

Ex: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .Certains **amphibiens**, comme la grenouille griffe africaine, sont couramment gardés comme animaux de compagnie dans les aquariums domestiques.
rodent
[nom]

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

rongeur

rongeur

Ex: Porcupines , although not commonly thought of as rodents , are classified in the rodent family and are known for their quills used as defense mechanisms .Les **rongeurs**, bien qu'on ne les considère pas communément comme tels, les porcs-épics sont classés dans la famille des rongeurs et sont connus pour leurs piquants utilisés comme mécanismes de défense.
primate
[nom]

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

primate

primate

feline
[nom]

any animal in the cat family

félin

félin

Ex: The zoo exhibited various felines, including cheetahs and leopards .Le zoo a exposé divers **félins**, y compris des guépards et des léopards.
reptile
[nom]

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

reptile

reptile

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .Les **reptiles** sont à sang froid et dépendent de sources de chaleur externes pour réguler leur température corporelle.

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

arachnide

arachnide

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

ongulé, mammifère ongulé

ongulé, mammifère ongulé

Ex: Conservationists are working to protect endangered ungulates from habitat loss and poaching .Les conservationnistes travaillent à protéger les **ongulés** menacés de la perte d'habitat et du braconnage.

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

oiseau d'eau

oiseau d'eau

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, moro sphinx

sphinx, moro sphinx

Ex: The caterpillar of the hawkmoth eventually pupates into a swift and agile adult moth .La chenille du **sphinx** finit par se transformer en un papillon adulte rapide et agile.

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

nématode

nématode

oyster
[nom]

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

huître

huître

Ex: She found a beautiful pearl inside the oyster she was eating at the beach .Elle a trouvé une belle perle dans l'**huître** qu'elle mangeait à la plage.
seabird
[nom]

a bird that lives near the sea

oiseau de mer

oiseau de mer

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

crustacé

crustacé

Ex: During our nature hike , we found an interesting crustacean, a small freshwater crayfish , in the stream .Lors de notre randonnée dans la nature, nous avons trouvé un **crustacé** intéressant, une petite écrevisse d'eau douce, dans le ruisseau.

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

monotrème

monotrème

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

arthropode

arthropode

Ex: Arthropods molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger .Les **arthropodes** muent leur exosquelette en grandissant.
magpie
[nom]

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

pie

pie

locust
[nom]

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

criquet

criquet

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

barnacle, anatife

barnacle, anatife

macaque
[nom]

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

macaque

macaque

hominid
[nom]

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

hominidé, membre de la famille des Hominidés

hominidé, membre de la famille des Hominidés

Ex: The discovery of a new hominid species has sparked excitement in the scientific community .La découverte d'une nouvelle espèce **d'hominidés** a suscité de l'enthousiasme dans la communauté scientifique.
echidna
[nom]

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

échidné

échidné

beaver
[nom]

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
[Adjectif]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

simiesque, simien

simiesque, simien

Ex: A genetic mutation resulted in simian-like facial features in the newborn baby, prompting further study by medical researchers.Une mutation génétique a entraîné des traits faciaux **simiens** chez le nouveau-né, incitant les chercheurs médicaux à poursuivre leurs études.
orca
[nom]

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

orque, épaulard

orque, épaulard

Ex: Tourists aboard the whale-watching boat gasped in awe as a pod of orcas swam alongside, their sleek forms slicing effortlessly through the waves.Les touristes à bord du bateau d'observation des baleines ont été saisis d'émerveillement lorsqu'un groupe d'**orques** a nagé à côté, leurs formes élancées fendant sans effort les vagues.
mollusk
[nom]

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

mollusque

mollusque

Ex: Some mollusks, like snails , move slowly using a muscular foot .Certains **mollusques**, comme les escargots, se déplacent lentement en utilisant un pied musclé.
canine
[nom]

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

canidé

canidé

Ex: Wolves , a wild canine species , exhibit complex social structures and hunting strategies that fascinate wildlife biologists .
plover
[nom]

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

pluvier

pluvier

quail
[nom]

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

caille

caille

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

oursin

oursin

tanager
[nom]

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

tangara, oiseau coloré des Amériques

tangara, oiseau coloré des Amériques

skunk
[nom]

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

mouffette

mouffette

Ex: With a mischievous glint in its eyes , the baby skunk played with its siblings , chasing after insects in the tall grass .Avec une lueur espiègle dans les yeux, le bébé **mouffette** jouait avec ses frères et sœurs, poursuivant des insectes dans les hautes herbes.

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

porc-épic

porc-épic

Ex: Porcupines are primarily nocturnal animals, venturing out at night to forage for food and avoid predators.Les **porcs-épics** sont principalement des animaux nocturnes, sortant la nuit pour chercher de la nourriture et éviter les prédateurs.
quill
[nom]

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

piquant, épine dorsale

piquant, épine dorsale

replete
[nom]

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

replète, réserve vivante

replète, réserve vivante

a cream or golden horse with a white tail and mane

cheval palomino

cheval palomino

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

baleine à bosse

baleine à bosse

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

talon
[nom]

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

griffe

griffe

snout
[nom]

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

museau

museau

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

coquille de palourde, valve de palourde

coquille de palourde, valve de palourde

Ex: The scientist examined the growth rings on the clamshell to determine its age .Le scientifique a examiné les cernes de croissance sur la **coquille de palourde** pour déterminer son âge.

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

appendice, membre

appendice, membre

Ex: Amphibians often have webbed appendages that aid in swimming and catching prey .Les amphibiens ont souvent des **appendices** palmés qui aident à la nage et à la capture des proies.

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

tentacule

tentacule

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: Marine biologists study the anatomy of tail fins to understand how different species navigate underwater .Les biologistes marins étudient l'anatomie des **nageoires caudales** pour comprendre comment différentes espèces naviguent sous l'eau.

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

magnétoréception, perception magnétique

magnétoréception, perception magnétique

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

électroréception, détection électrique

électroréception, détection électrique

migratory
[Adjectif]

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

migrateur

migrateur

Ex: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of endangered migratory fish species.Les efforts de conservation visent à protéger les habitats des espèces de poissons **migrateurs** en voie de disparition.
to pupate
[verbe]

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

se nymphoser, se transformer en nymphe

se nymphoser, se transformer en nymphe

Ex: The biologist monitored how environmental conditions affected the time it took for the larvae to pupate.Le biologiste a surveillé comment les conditions environnementales affectaient le temps nécessaire aux larves pour se **nymphoser**.
larval
[Adjectif]

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

larvaire, relatif à la larve

larvaire, relatif à la larve

Ex: The larval mosquitoes thrive in standing water before maturing into adults.Les moustiques **larvaires** prospèrent dans les eaux stagnantes avant de se transformer en adultes.
to breed
[verbe]

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

se reproduire

se reproduire

Ex: Certain fish species display vibrant colors and perform elaborate courtship rituals before breeding.Certaines espèces de poissons affichent des couleurs vives et effectuent des rituels de parade élaborés avant de **se reproduire**.

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

métamorphose, transformation

métamorphose, transformation

Ex: The process of metamorphosis in amphibians includes changes in the respiratory system from gills to lungs .Le processus de **métamorphose** chez les amphibiens comprend des changements dans le système respiratoire, passant des branchies aux poumons.

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

ornithologue

ornithologue

Ex: The ornithologist's fieldwork took her to remote rainforests .Le travail de terrain de l'**ornithologue** l'a conduite dans des forêts tropicales éloignées.

a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

herpétologiste, herpétologue

herpétologiste, herpétologue

Ex: The herpetologist published a comprehensive guide on the amphibians of North America .L'**herpétologiste** a publié un guide complet sur les amphibiens d'Amérique du Nord.

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

entomologiste

entomologiste

Ex: The entomologist's book became a valuable resource for insect enthusiasts .Le livre de l'**entomologiste** est devenu une ressource précieuse pour les passionnés d'insectes.
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