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Scienze Naturali SAT - Zoology

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi legate alla zoologia, come "breed", "pupate", "ornithologist", ecc. che ti serviranno per superare i tuoi SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
entomologist
[sostantivo]

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

entomologo, entomologa

entomologo, entomologa

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ornithologist
[sostantivo]

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

ornitologo, ornitologa

ornitologo, ornitologa

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herpetologist
[sostantivo]

a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

erpetologo, erpetologa

erpetologo, erpetologa

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to breed
[Verbo]

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

riprodursi

riprodursi

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to hatch
[Verbo]

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

schiudere dal guscio

schiudere dal guscio

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

incubare

incubare

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migratory
[aggettivo]

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

migratorio, migraò

migratorio, migraò

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larval
[aggettivo]

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

larvale, a carattere larvale

larvale, a carattere larvale

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to pupate
[Verbo]

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

pupa, prepararsi alla pupa

pupa, prepararsi alla pupa

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invertebrate
[sostantivo]

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

invertebrati

invertebrati

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marine
[aggettivo]

relating to the sea or ocean, especially in terms of the animals and plants that live there

marino, oceanico

marino, oceanico

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feline
[sostantivo]

any animal in the cat family

felino

felino

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mammal
[sostantivo]

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

mammifero

mammifero

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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: amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .
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rodent
[sostantivo]

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

roditore

roditore

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reptile
[sostantivo]

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

rettile

rettile

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mollusk
[sostantivo]

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

mollusco

mollusco

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ungulate
[sostantivo]

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

ungulato, ungulato mammifero

ungulato, ungulato mammifero

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hawkmoth
[sostantivo]

a type of moth belonging to the family Sphingidae, known for their rapid flight and ability to hover while feeding on nectar from flowers

falena falco, falena sfinge

falena falco, falena sfinge

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oyster
[sostantivo]

a type of shellfish found in the ocean, known for its hard, irregular shell and prized for the pearls it can produce

ostrica, perla di mare

ostrica, perla di mare

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crustacean
[sostantivo]

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

crostaceo

crostaceo

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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 .
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simian
[sostantivo]

a primate of the group that includes monkeys, apes, and humans

simiano, primate

simiano, primate

Ex: Conservation efforts are essential to protect simians from habitat destruction .
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hominid
[sostantivo]

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

ominide, hominide

ominide, hominide

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orca
[sostantivo]

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

orca

orca

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canine
[sostantivo]

a mammal with claws that can't retract and often has a long snout, and often used for companionship, hunting, or guarding purposes

canino

canino

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skunk
[sostantivo]

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

moffetta

moffetta

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porcupine
[sostantivo]

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

porcospino

porcospino

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tail fin
[sostantivo]

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

pinna caudale, coda del pesce

pinna caudale, coda del pesce

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clamshell
[sostantivo]

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

coni cremosi, guscio di vongola

coni cremosi, guscio di vongola

Ex: The scientist examined the growth rings on clamshell to determine its age .
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appendage
[sostantivo]

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

appendice, accessorio

appendice, accessorio

Ex: Amphibians often have appendages that aid in swimming and catching prey .
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metamorphosis
[sostantivo]

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

metamorfosi, trasformazione

metamorfosi, trasformazione

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