Dieren - De anatomie van vissen, insecten, enz.

the front part of an insect's body that contains the eyes, antennae, mouth, and other sensory parts, and is connected to the rest of the body by a small joint called the neck

hoofd

the anterior part of an insect, especially an arthropod, behind the thorax

buik

the middle part in the body of an insect between the head and the abdomen that bears the limbs or wings

thorax

(zoology) any of the pair of sensory appendages on the head of an insect, crustacean or arthropod

antenne

a type of eye found in some invertebrates that consists of a single lens

eenvoudig oog

a complex visual organ with multiple lenses found in insects and crustaceans

compound eye

any of the pair of tentacles of an insect or crustacean that help them to sense touch or taste

voelorgaan

the fine, delicate strands of silk that form a spider's web, known for their ethereal and wispy nature

spinnenweb

any of the sharp curved organs of an arthropod or insect, such as a crab, lobster, etc.

tang

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

proboscis

one of the parts that make up the insects' body and are repeated, like the head, thorax, and abdomen, and each one usually has a pair of legs and other structures

segment

a sharp, pointed organ found in certain animals that is used to inject venom or deliver a painful sting

steek

a round organ on the body of some animals that helps them stick to a surface

zuignap

a rigid, branching structure that provides support and strength to the wing, allowing for controlled flight

ader

the internal bony structure of an animal that gives it form and supports its weight

endoskelet

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

exoskelet

a thin flat membrane of the body of many sea creatures, used for swimming and keeping balance

vin

the poisonous substance produced by some snakes, scorpions, or spiders to kill their prey or to defend themselves from predators

gif

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

tentakel

an organ of a fish or an amphibian through which it can obtain the oxygen that is dissolved in water

kieuwen

a paired, wing-like appendage located on the sides of the body of fish, used for stability, maneuverability, and generating lift during swimming

pectorale vin

the rectum or external opening in some animals, such as a fish, bird, etc., through which waste is passed

vent

the foremost segment of the thorax in insects and other arthropods

prothorax

the middle segment of the thorax in animals, typically bearing the middle legs and forewings in insects

mesothorax

the posterior of the three segments that make up the thorax, located behind the mesothorax and typically bearing the hind legs and the hindwings in insects

metatorax

the anterior wing of an insect, typically larger and more developed than the hindwing, that plays a key role in flight

voorvleugel

the posterior pair of wings in insects, located on the metathorax, and typically used for balance, maneuverability, and gliding during flight

achtervleugel

the last section of the digestive tract, which includes the colon, rectum, and cloaca

achterdarm

(anatomy) each of the pair of tubes in the female body through which eggs pass to the ovary

oviduct

the specialized structures located around the mouth used for feeding, grooming, and other related functions

monddeel

a protective covering or lid-like structure that can be found in various organisms, such as fish, snails, and some insects

operculum

a sensory system found in fish and some aquatic animals that detects changes in water pressure

laterale lijn

a prominent fin located on the back of fish and certain marine mammals, providing stability

rugvin

a small, fleshy fin located on the back of some fish, typically behind the dorsal fin

vetvin

the posterior fin of a fish, extending from the end of the body, and it is responsible for providing propulsion

staartvin

a light-emitting organ found in certain animals, such as deep-sea fishes and cephalopods, which is used for communication, camouflage, or attracting prey or mates

fotofore

a pair of paired fins located on the ventral side of a fish's body which aid in stability, maneuverability, and sometimes reproductive functions

beenvin

a slender, thread-like projection on the head of certain fish, usually positioned near the mouth

snorharen