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Animali - Animal Types

Qui imparerai il nome di diversi tipi di animali in inglese come "mammifero", "parassita" e "primate".

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mammal
mammal
[sostantivo]

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

mammifero

mammifero

Ex: The researchers recorded several mammal species in the forest. 
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amphibian
amphibian
[sostantivo]

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

anfibio

anfibio

Ex: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog, are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums. 

Alcuni anfibi, come la rana artigliata africana, sono comunemente tenuti come animali domestici negli acquari di casa.

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monotreme
monotreme
[sostantivo]

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

monotreme

monotreme

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marsupial
marsupial
[sostantivo]

any of the order of mammals that carry their young babies in a pouch, such as kangaroos, found either in Australia or Americas

marsupiale

marsupiale

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arachnid
arachnid
[sostantivo]

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

aracnide

aracnide

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insect
insect
[sostantivo]

a small arthropod with six legs and a body divided into three parts, often also having wings

insetto

insetto

Ex: She carefully carried the insect outside. 
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bird
bird
[sostantivo]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

uccello

uccello

Ex: We enjoyed hearing the bird's melodic song from afar. 
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fish
fish
[sostantivo]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

pesce

pesce

Ex: We saw a group of fish swimming together near the coral reef. 
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bug
bug
[sostantivo]

any type of small insect

bug

bug

Ex: Some bugs are harmless, while others can be dangerous. 

Alcuni insetti sono innocui, mentre altri possono essere pericolosi.

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reptile
reptile
[sostantivo]

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

rettile

rettile

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature. 

I rettili sono a sangue freddo e si affidano a fonti di calore esterne per regolare la loro temperatura corporea.

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rodent
rodent
[sostantivo]

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

roditore

roditore

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. 

I roditori, sebbene non siano comunemente considerati tali, i porcospini sono classificati nella famiglia dei roditori e sono noti per i loro aculei usati come meccanismi di difesa.

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pachyderm
pachyderm
[sostantivo]

any of the mammals that are categorized by thick skin and large hooves, such as elephants, rhinoceroses and hippopotami

pachiderma

pachiderma

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flatfish
flatfish
[sostantivo]

any bottom-dwelling marine fish with a flat body, a color similar to the seabed and both eyes on the upper side of the body

pesce piatto

pesce piatto

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bottom-feeder
bottom-feeder
[sostantivo]

an aquatic animal that feeds at the bottom of a lake, river, etc.

alimentatore inferiore

alimentatore inferiore

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bird of prey
bird of prey
[sostantivo]

a bird, such as an eagle or a hawk, that feeds on animal flesh

uccello da preda

uccello da preda

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songbird
songbird
[sostantivo]

any bird that makes a musical call

uccello canterino

uccello canterino

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queen
queen
[sostantivo]

the sole fertile female in a colony of social insects, responsible for laying eggs

regina

regina

Ex: The queen's presence regulates the colony's behavior. 
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pack animal
pack animal
[sostantivo]

a strong mammal used for carrying heavy loads, also known as a beast of burden

animale da soma

animale da soma

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carnivore
carnivore
[sostantivo]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnivoro

carnivoro

Ex: Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs. 

Le iene sono carnivori spazzini noti per le loro risate distintive.

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herbivore
herbivore
[sostantivo]

any animal that only feeds on plants

erbivoro

erbivoro

Ex: Giraffes use their long necks to reach leaves high in trees, typical of herbivores. 

Le giraffe usano il loro lungo collo per raggiungere le foglie in alto sugli alberi, tipico degli erbivori.

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omnivore
omnivore
[sostantivo]

an animal that eats both plant and animal matter

onnivoro

onnivoro

Ex: Many birds are omnivores, feeding on seeds and insects. 

Molti uccelli sono onnivori, nutrendosi di semi e insetti.

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insectivore
insectivore
[sostantivo]

an animal that primarily feeds on insects or other small invertebrates

insettivoro, mangiatore di insetti

insettivoro, mangiatore di insetti

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game bird
game bird
[sostantivo]

a bird that is hunted by people either for sport or food

gioco uccello

gioco uccello

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bird of paradise
bird of paradise
[sostantivo]

any tropical bird, the male of which is colorful and displays unique courtship skills, originated in Papua New Guinea and Australia

uccello del paradiso

uccello del paradiso

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bird of passage

any bird that migrates regularly from a region to another in different seasons of the year

uccello di passaggio

uccello di passaggio

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seabird
seabird
[sostantivo]

a bird that lives near the sea

uccelli marini

uccelli marini

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waterfowl
waterfowl
[sostantivo]

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

uccelli acquatici

uccelli acquatici

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vermin
vermin
[sostantivo]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

parassita

parassita

Ex: During the medieval times, vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases. 

Durante il medioevo, i parassiti come pulci e pidocchi erano diffusi e spesso diffondevano malattie.

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predator
predator
[sostantivo]

an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals

predatore

predatore

Ex: A small fish may become prey for a larger marine predator. 
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game
game
[sostantivo]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

cacciagione

cacciagione

Ex: Regulations control which game can be hunted and when. 
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arthropod
arthropod
[sostantivo]

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

artropode

artropode

Ex: Arthropods molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger. 

Gli artropodi mutano il loro esoscheletro man mano che crescono.

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invertebrate
invertebrate
[sostantivo]

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

invertebrati

invertebrati

Ex: She studied various invertebrates in biology class, including earthworms and jellyfish. 

Ha studiato vari invertebrati nella lezione di biologia, inclusi lombrichi e meduse.

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vertebrate
vertebrate
[sostantivo]

(zoology) an animal with a backbone and a skull enclosing a brain

vertebrato

vertebrato

Ex: Unlike insects, vertebrates have an internal skeleton that supports their bodies. 
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poultry
poultry
[sostantivo]

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

pollame

pollame

Ex: He enjoys raising poultry in his backyard as a hobby. 

Gli piace allevare pollame nel suo cortile come hobby.

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predatory
predatory
[aggettivo]

(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival

predatore

predatore

Ex: The predatory fish ambushed smaller fish near the coral reef. 

Il pesce predatore ha teso un'imboscata a pesci più piccoli vicino alla barriera corallina.

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prey
prey
[sostantivo]

an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal

preda

preda

Ex: The snake swallowed its prey whole. 
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fowl
fowl
[sostantivo]

a domesticated bird that is particularly kept for its meat and eggs

pollame

pollame

Ex: Wild fowl, such as ducks and geese, migrate to warmer climates during winter. 

I pollame, come anatre e oche, migrano verso climi più caldi durante l'inverno.

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big cat
big cat
[sostantivo]

any large wild animal of the cat family, such as lions, tigers, etc.

grande gatto

grande gatto

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bovid
bovid
[aggettivo]

a group of mammals, including cows, buffalo, bison, and antelopes, that are characterized by cloven hooves and ruminant digestion

bovino, relativo ai bovidi

bovino, relativo ai bovidi

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antelope
antelope
[sostantivo]

a quadruped mammal with a slender build and curved horns that is native to Africa or Eurasia

antelope

antelope

Ex: A herd of antelope moved together to find fresh grass. 
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primate
primate
[sostantivo]

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

primate

primate

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ruminant
ruminant
[sostantivo]

a quadruped mammal that is herbivorous and has a complex digestive system from which it can bring the food back to its mouth and chew it again

ruminanti

ruminanti

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vector
vector
[sostantivo]

a person, animal, or microorganism that carries and transmits a disease from one host to another

vettore

vettore

Ex: The virus relies on a vector to reach new hosts. 
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stray
stray
[sostantivo]

a domestic animal that is lost, abandoned or wandering without an owner

animale randagio, animale smarrito

animale randagio, animale smarrito

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quadruped
quadruped
[sostantivo]

an animal with four legs, such as dogs, cats, horses, and cows

quadrupede, animale a quattro zampe

quadrupede, animale a quattro zampe

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polymorph
polymorph
[sostantivo]

a type of marine invertebrate that can change its shape and form through a process called polymorphism

polimorfo, organismo polimorfo

polimorfo, organismo polimorfo

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pollinator
pollinator
[sostantivo]

an animal, typically an insect or a bird, that transfers pollen from one flower to another

impollinatore, agente impollinatore

impollinatore, agente impollinatore

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pest
pest
[sostantivo]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

insetto nocivo

insetto nocivo

Ex: Farmers use natural predators to reduce the number of pests. 

Gli agricoltori utilizzano predatori naturali per ridurre il numero di parassiti.

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mollusk
mollusk
[sostantivo]

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

mollusco

mollusco

Ex: Some mollusks, like snails, move slowly using a muscular foot. 

Alcuni molluschi, come le lumache, si muovono lentamente usando un piede muscoloso.

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gastropod
gastropod
[sostantivo]

a type of mollusk with a single, usually spirally coiled shell, a muscular foot, and a head with sensory tentacles and a mouth

gasteropode, mollusco gasteropode

gasteropode, mollusco gasteropode

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freshwater fish
freshwater fish
[sostantivo]

a fish that can not survive in salty waters and usually lives in lakes or rivers

pesci d'acqua dolce

pesci d'acqua dolce

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saltwater fish
saltwater fish
[sostantivo]

a fish that can survive in salty water and lives in oceans, also known as marine fish

pesce d'acqua salata

pesce d'acqua salata

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sea fish
sea fish
[sostantivo]

a fish that can survive the salty water of the sea

pesce di mare

pesce di mare

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wildlife
wildlife
[sostantivo]

wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively

fauna

fauna

Ex: Visitors are warned not to feed the local wildlife. 
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