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Hier leer je de naam voor verschillende soorten dieren in het Engels, zoals "zoogdier", "ongedierte" en "primaat".

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mammal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zoogdier, zoogdierachtige

zoogdier, zoogdierachtige

Ex: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .Mensen worden geclassificeerd als **zoogdieren** omdat ze hun jongen zogen.
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amphibian
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

amfibie,  amphibian

amfibie, amphibian

Ex: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .Sommige **amfibieën**, zoals de Afrikaanse klauwkikker, worden vaak als huisdier gehouden in huisaquaria.
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monotreme
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cloacadier, eierleggend zoogdier

cloacadier, eierleggend zoogdier

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marsupial
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

buideldier, marsupiaal

buideldier, marsupiaal

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arachnid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

spinachtige

spinachtige

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insect
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

insect, beestje

insect, beestje

Ex: The butterfly is a colorful and beautiful insect.De vlinder is een kleurrijk en mooi **insect**.
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bird
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vogel, vogel

vogel, vogel

Ex: We enjoyed hearing the bird's melodic song from afar .We genoten van het horen van het melodieuze lied van de **vogel** van veraf.
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fish
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vis, vis

vis, vis

Ex: We saw a group of fish swimming together near the coral reef .We zagen een groep **vissen** samen zwemmen bij het koraalrif.
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bug
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any type of small insect

insect, beestje

insect, beestje

Ex: Some bugs are harmless , while others can be dangerous .Sommige **insecten** zijn onschadelijk, terwijl andere gevaarlijk kunnen zijn.
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reptile
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

reptiel, koudbloedig dier

reptiel, koudbloedig dier

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .**Reptielen** zijn koudbloedig en vertrouwen op externe warmtebronnen om hun lichaamstemperatuur te reguleren.
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rodent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

knaagdier, knaagdier

knaagdier, knaagdier

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 .**Knaagdieren**, hoewel niet algemeen als zodanig beschouwd, worden stekelvarkens geclassificeerd in de familie van knaagdieren en staan bekend om hun stekels die als verdedigingsmechanismen worden gebruikt.
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pachyderm
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dikhuidige, pachyderm

dikhuidige, pachyderm

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flatfish
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

platvis, schol

platvis, schol

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bottom-feeder
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bodemvoeder, detritivoor

bodemvoeder, detritivoor

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bird of prey
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

roofvogel, jachtvogel

roofvogel, jachtvogel

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songbird
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any bird that makes a musical call

zangvogel, zanger

zangvogel, zanger

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queen
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large female insect that is fertile and can lay eggs in an insect colony

koningin, vruchtbaar vrouwtje

koningin, vruchtbaar vrouwtje

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pack animal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

lastdier, packdier

lastdier, packdier

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carnivore
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnivoor, vleesetend dier

carnivoor, vleesetend dier

Ex: Hyenas are scavenging carnivores known for their distinctive laughs .Hyena's zijn **carnivoren** die aas eten en bekend staan om hun kenmerkende lach.
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herbivore
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any animal that only feeds on plants

herbivoor

herbivoor

Ex: Giraffes use their long necks to reach leaves high in trees , typical of herbivores.Giraffen gebruiken hun lange nekken om bladeren hoog in de bomen te bereiken, typisch voor **herbivoren**.
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omnivore
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an animal or person that feeds on a wide range of both plants and meat

omnivoor, een dier of persoon die zich voedt met een breed scala aan planten en vlees

omnivoor, een dier of persoon die zich voedt met een breed scala aan planten en vlees

Ex: The panda is a well-known omnivore, consuming bamboo shoots as well as small animals .De panda is een bekende **omnivoor**, die bamboescheuten en kleine dieren eet.
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insectivore
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an animal that primarily feeds on insects or other small invertebrates

insecteneter, dier dat voornamelijk insecten eet

insecteneter, dier dat voornamelijk insecten eet

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game bird
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

wild gevogelte, jachtvogel

wild gevogelte, jachtvogel

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bird of paradise
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

paradijsvogel, vogel van het paradijs

paradijsvogel, vogel van het paradijs

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bird of passage
[Zinsdeel]

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

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seabird
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a bird that lives near the sea

zeevogel, vogel die bij de zee leeft

zeevogel, vogel die bij de zee leeft

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waterfowl
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

watervogel, waterwild

watervogel, waterwild

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vermin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ongedierte, plaagdieren

ongedierte, plaagdieren

Ex: During the medieval times , vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .Tijdens de middeleeuwen waren **ongedierte** zoals vlooien en luizen wijdverspreid en verspreidden vaak ziekten.
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predator
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

roofdier, jager

roofdier, jager

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are top predators in the dense rainforests of South America .**Roofdieren**, met krachtige kaken en scherpe zintuigen, zijn de top roofdieren in de dichte regenwouden van Zuid-Amerika.
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game
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

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

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

geleedpotige, arthropod

geleedpotige, arthropod

Ex: Arthropods molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger .**Geleedpotigen** vervellen hun exoskelet naarmate ze groter worden.
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invertebrate
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ongewerveld dier, invertebraat

ongewerveld dier, invertebraat

Ex: She studied various invertebrates in biology class , including earthworms and jellyfish .Ze bestudeerde verschillende **ongewervelden** in de biologieles, waaronder regenwormen en kwallen.
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vertebrate
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large group of animals characterized by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes

gewerveld dier, vertebraat

gewerveld dier, vertebraat

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poultry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

pluimvee, gevogelte

pluimvee, gevogelte

Ex: He enjoys raising poultry in his backyard as a hobby .Hij geniet ervan om **pluimvee** in zijn achtertuin te houden als hobby.
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predatory
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of wild animals) living by preying on other animals, especially live animals

roofzuchtig,  roof-

roofzuchtig, roof-

Ex: The owl 's predatory gaze followed the movement of a mouse on the forest floor .De **roofzuchtige** blik van de uil volgde de beweging van een muis op de bosbodem.
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prey
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

prooi, slachtoffer

prooi, slachtoffer

Ex: The cheetah 's speed helps it catch fast-moving prey.
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fowl
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gevogelte, vogel

gevogelte, vogel

Ex: Wild fowl, such as ducks and geese , migrate to warmer climates during winter .**Gevogelte**, zoals eenden en ganzen, migreert in de winter naar warmere klimaten.
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big cat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

grote kat, grote wilde kat

grote kat, grote wilde kat

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bovid
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

rundvee-, gerelateerd aan herkauwers

rundvee-, gerelateerd aan herkauwers

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antelope
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

antilope, gazelle

antilope, gazelle

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primate
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

primaat, aap

primaat, aap

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ruminant
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

herkauwer, herkauwend dier

herkauwer, herkauwend dier

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vector
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an organism, typically an insect or a tick, that transmits a pathogen or parasite from one host to another

vector, drager

vector, drager

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stray
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zwerfdier, verloren dier

zwerfdier, verloren dier

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quadruped
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

viervoeter, dier met vier poten

viervoeter, dier met vier poten

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polymorph
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

polymorf, polymorf organisme

polymorf, polymorf organisme

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pollinator
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bestuiver, pollinator

bestuiver, pollinator

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pest
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

plaag, schadelijk insect

plaag, schadelijk insect

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mollusk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

weekdier, schelp

weekdier, schelp

Ex: Some mollusks, like snails , move slowly using a muscular foot .Sommige **weekdieren**, zoals slakken, bewegen zich langzaam voort met een gespierde voet.
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gastropod
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gastropode, weekdier met een spiraalvormig gedraaide schelp

gastropode, weekdier met een spiraalvormig gedraaide schelp

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freshwater fish
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zoetwatervis, vis die in zoet water leeft

zoetwatervis, vis die in zoet water leeft

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saltwater fish
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zoutwatervis, zeevis

zoutwatervis, zeevis

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sea fish
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a fish that can survive the salty water of the sea

zeevis, zoutwatervis

zeevis, zoutwatervis

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wildlife
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

wildleven, fauna

wildleven, fauna

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.De regering heeft wetten uitgevaardigd om de lokale **wildlife** te beschermen.
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