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Sciences ACT - Zoologie

Apprenez le vocabulaire scientifique de l'ACT pour la zoologie, y compris la classification des animaux, le comportement, l'anatomie, les habitats, la reproduction et d'autres concepts liés à la vie animale.

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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

incuber, couver

incuber, couver

Ex: Some fish species build nests where they incubate their eggs until they are ready to hatch. 

Certaines espèces de poissons construisent des nids où elles incubent leurs œufs jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient prêts à éclore.

to hatch
to hatch
[verbe]

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

éclore

éclore

Ex: The biologist carefully observed as the baby alligators began to hatch in the nest. 

Le biologiste a soigneusement observé alors que les bébés alligators commençaient à éclore dans le nid.

clutch size

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
invertebrate
[Adjectif]

(of an animal) lacking a spinal column or notochord

invertébré

invertébré

marine
marine
[Adjectif]

of, relating to, found in, or living in the sea

marin

marin

Ex: The research team studies marine plants and animals. 
mammal
mammal
[nom]

a warm-blooded vertebrate animal whose females produce milk to feed their young and that typically has hair or fur

mammifère

mammifère

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

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

amphibien

amphibien

Ex: Salamanders are amphibians that have a slender body and long tail, often found near freshwater habitats. 

Les salamandres sont des amphibiens qui ont un corps mince et une longue queue, souvent trouvés près des habitats d'eau douce.

rodent
rodent
[nom]

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

rongeur

rongeur

Ex: Rats, another type of rodent, are known for their intelligence and adaptability to diverse environments. 

Les rats, un autre type de rongeur, sont connus pour leur intelligence et leur capacité à s'adapter à divers environnements.

primate
primate
[nom]

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

primate

primate

feline
feline
[nom]

any animal in the cat family

félin

félin

Ex: Tigers are powerful felines that hunt mainly at night. 

Les tigres sont des félins puissants qui chassent principalement la nuit.

reptile
reptile
[nom]

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

reptile

reptile

Ex: Crocodiles are one of the most dangerous species of reptiles in the wild. 

Les crocodiles sont l'une des espèces de reptiles les plus dangereuses à l'état sauvage.

arachnid

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

arachnide

arachnide

ungulate

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

ongulé, mammifère ongulé

ongulé, mammifère ongulé

Ex: Researchers studied the migration patterns of ungulates in the Serengeti. 

Les chercheurs ont étudié les schémas de migration des ongulés dans le Serengeti.

waterfowl

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

oiseau d'eau

oiseau d'eau

hawkmoth

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: Researchers are fascinated by the hawkmoth's impressive flying abilities. 

Les chercheurs sont fascinés par les capacités de vol impressionnantes du sphinx.

nematode

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

nématode

nématode

oyster
oyster
[nom]

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

huître

huître

Ex: He harvested wild oysters from the rocky shoreline, using a shucking knife to pry open the shells and reveal the succulent meat inside. 

Il a récolté des huîtres sauvages sur la côte rocheuse, utilisant un couteau à huîtres pour ouvrir les coquilles et révéler la chair succulente à l'intérieur.

seabird
seabird
[nom]

a bird that lives near the sea

oiseau de mer

oiseau de mer

crustacean

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

crustacé

crustacé

Ex: The seafood restaurant offers a delicious menu featuring various crustaceans, including lobster and crab. 

Le restaurant de fruits de mer propose un menu délicieux mettant en vedette divers crustacés, y compris le homard et le crabe.

monotreme

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

monotrème

monotrème

arthropod

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

arthropode

arthropode

Ex: She collected colorful butterflies, which are arthropods. 

Elle a collectionné des papillons colorés, qui sont des arthropodes.

magpie
magpie
[nom]

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

pie

pie

locust
locust
[nom]

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

criquet

criquet

barnacle

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
macaque
[nom]

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

macaque

macaque

Ex: Researchers study macaques because they have complex social behavior. 
hominid
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 study of hominids helps scientists understand the development of bipedalism. 

L'étude des hominidés aide les scientifiques à comprendre le développement de la bipédie.

echidna
echidna
[nom]

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

échidné

échidné

Ex: We saw an echidna walking slowly through the bush. 
beaver
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

Ex: A beaver was swimming near the edge of the lake. 
simian
simian
[Adjectif]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

simiesque, simien

simiesque, simien

Ex: The child's mischievous grin and agile movements reminded her of simian antics seen in nature documentaries. 

Le sourire espiègle de l'enfant et ses mouvements agiles lui rappelaient les pitreries simiennes vues dans les documentaires sur la nature.

orca
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: With a mighty splash, the orca slapped its tail against the water, sending waves rippling across the surface. 
mollusk
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: Octopuses are intelligent mollusks capable of changing color and shape. 

Les pieuvres sont des mollusques intelligents capables de changer de couleur et de forme.

canine
canine
[nom]

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

canidé

canidé

Ex: With their keen sense of smell, many canine species, like bloodhounds, are used for tracking missing persons and animals. 

Avec leur odorat aiguisé, de nombreuses espèces canines, comme les chiens de Saint-Hubert, sont utilisées pour retrouver des personnes et des animaux disparus.

plover
plover
[nom]

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

pluvier

pluvier

quail
quail
[nom]

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

caille

caille

Ex: The California quail, with its distinctive topknot, is a common sight in the western United States. 

La caille de Californie, avec sa huppe distinctive, est un spectacle courant dans l'ouest des États-Unis.

sea urchin

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

oursin

oursin

tanager
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
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: Startled by the sudden movement, the skunk raised its tail in preparation to unleash its noxious spray. 
porcupine

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

porc-épic

porc-épic

Ex: Hikers were warned to keep their distance from porcupines, as their quills can cause painful injuries if touched. 
quill
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
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

Ex: The repletes store food for the colony during times of scarcity. 

Les repletes stockent de la nourriture pour la colonie en période de pénurie.

palomino

a cream or golden horse with a white tail and mane

cheval palomino

cheval palomino

Ex: A palomino trotted into the arena with its pale mane flowing. 
humpback whale

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

baleine à bosse

baleine à bosse

Ex: We heard a humpback whale singing beneath the boat. 
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

talon
talon
[nom]

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

griffe

griffe

snout
snout
[nom]

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

museau

museau

clamshell

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: Paleontologists study fossilized clamshells to understand ancient marine ecosystems. 

Les paléontologues étudient les coquilles de palourdes fossilisées pour comprendre les écosystèmes marins anciens.

appendage

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: Insects use their antennae as sensory appendages to detect chemicals and navigate their environment. 

Les insectes utilisent leurs antennes comme appendices sensoriels pour détecter les produits chimiques et naviguer dans leur environnement.

tentacle

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

tentacule

tentacule

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.

magnetoreception

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

magnétoréception, perception magnétique

magnétoréception, perception magnétique

electroreception

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
migratory
[Adjectif]

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

migrateur

migrateur

Ex: Monarch butterflies follow a migratory path across North America. 

Les papillons monarques suivent un chemin migratoire à travers l'Amérique du Nord.

to pupate
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: After several weeks of feeding, the larvae were ready to pupate. 

Après plusieurs semaines d'alimentation, les larves étaient prêtes à se transformer en nymphe.

larval
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: Scientists observed the larval development of the frog in a controlled environment. 

Les scientifiques ont observé le développement larvaire de la grenouille dans un environnement contrôlé.

to breed
to breed
[verbe]

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

se reproduire

se reproduire

Ex: Our dog recently bred with a neighbor's dog, and now we're expecting puppies. 
metamorphosis

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: Frogs experience metamorphosis, starting as tadpoles and developing into adult frogs. 

Les grenouilles subissent une métamorphose, commençant comme des têtards et se développant en grenouilles adultes.

ornithologist

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

ornithologue

ornithologue

Ex: As an ornithologist, she could identify hundreds of bird species. 

En tant qu'ornithologue, elle pouvait identifier des centaines d'espèces d'oiseaux.

herpetologist

a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

herpétologiste, herpétologue

herpétologiste, herpétologue

Ex: As a herpetologist, she often travels to tropical regions to study various species of frogs and lizards. 

En tant que herpétologiste, elle voyage souvent dans les régions tropicales pour étudier diverses espèces de grenouilles et de lézards.

entomologist

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

entomologiste

entomologiste

Ex: Our school invited an entomologist to teach students about insects. 

Notre école a invité un entomologiste pour enseigner aux élèves les insectes.

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