Animale - Rivestimenti animali

Qui imparerai alcune parole relative ai rivestimenti degli animali in inglese come "scaglia", "piumino" e "vello".

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fur

[sostantivo]

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

pelliccia

Ex: The fox 's fur gleamed under the sunlight as it darted through the forest .La **pelliccia** della volpe brillava sotto la luce del sole mentre si muoveva velocemente attraverso la foresta.

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mane

[sostantivo]

hair that grows on the neck of an animal such as a horse, lion, etc.

criniera

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coat

[sostantivo]

the fur, wool or hair covering the body of an animal

cappotto

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scale

[sostantivo]

each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile

scala

Ex: The snake 's scales allow it to move smoothly and efficiently across various terrains .Le **squame** del serpente gli permettono di muoversi in modo fluido ed efficiente su vari terreni.

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down

[sostantivo]

the smooth fluffy feathers of a bird

giù

Ex: The bird's down helped keep it insulated in the cold weather.Il **piumino** dell'uccello ha aiutato a mantenerlo isolato nel freddo.

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feather

[sostantivo]

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

piuma

Ex: The Native American headdress was adorned with colorful eagle feathers, symbolizing courage and honor .Il copricapo dei nativi americani era adornato con **piume** di aquila colorate, simbolo di coraggio e onore.

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fleece

[sostantivo]

the coat of wool that covers the body of an animal such as a sheep, goat, etc.

pile

Ex: He learned how to clean and process the fleece for knitting .Ha imparato a pulire e lavorare il **vello** per la maglieria.

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wool

[sostantivo]

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

lana

Ex: The soft wool from the sheep was used to make warm blankets .La morbida **lana** delle pecore era usata per fare coperte calde.

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plumage

[sostantivo]

the feathers of a bird covering its body

piumaggio

Ex: Ducks molt and regrow their plumage every year .Le anatre mutano e rigenerano il loro **piumaggio** ogni anno.

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hide

[sostantivo]

the skin of an animal, especially a large animal, either raw or treated

pelliccia

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bristle

[sostantivo]

a short and thick hair

pelo

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spine

[sostantivo]

a sharp pointed part that grows on some animals and plants as a means of protection

colonna vertebrale

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guard hair

[sostantivo]

the coarse, longer, and often more rigid hairs that form the outermost layer of an animal's fur or coat

pelo di guardia, pelo primario

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pelage

[sostantivo]

the entire coat or fur of an animal, including all the hairs, whether they are short, long, coarse, or fine, that cover its body

pelliccia

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skin

[sostantivo]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

pelle

Ex: The spa offered treatments to rejuvenate and pamper the skin.Il centro benessere offriva trattamenti per ringiovanire e coccolare la **pelle**.

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shell

[sostantivo]

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

guscio

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hair

[sostantivo]

a thin, filamentous structure in animals that grows from the skin and serves various purposes such as warmth, camouflage, and sensory perception

capello, pelo

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exoskeleton

[sostantivo]

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

esoscheletro

Ex: A grasshopper 's exoskeleton allows it to jump long distances .L'**esoscheletro** di una cavalletta le permette di saltare lunghe distanze.

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pelt

[sostantivo]

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

pelle

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to combat poaching and regulate the trade in animal pelts to protect vulnerable species and preserve biodiversity .Gli sforzi di conservazione mirano a combattere il bracconaggio e a regolamentare il commercio di **pelli** animali per proteggere le specie vulnerabili e preservare la biodiversità.

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underfur

[sostantivo]

the dense, soft, and insulating layer of fur found beneath the outer or guard hairs of an animal's coat, providing warmth and protection

sottopelo, pelo interno

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awn hair

[sostantivo]

a type of hair found on some plants, characterized by a long, slender, and bristle-like structure that protrudes from the seed or flower head, aiding in seed dispersal and defense against herbivores

pelo aristato, setola vegetale

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quill

[sostantivo]

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

aculeo, spina dorsale

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vellus hair

[sostantivo]

a short, fine, and undeveloped hair covering the animals' body, used for insulation, camouflage, and sensory perception