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Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met zoölogie, zoals "larval", "talon", "ungulate", enz., waarmee u uw ACT's kunt verbeteren.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
to incubate
[werkwoord]

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

incuberen, broeden

incuberen, broeden

Ex: Birds of prey like eagles build large nests where incubate their eggs and raise their chicks .
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to hatch
[werkwoord]

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

broeden, uitkomen

broeden, uitkomen

Ex: The ornithologist documented the rare event of the eagle hatching in the nest high up in the tree .
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clutch size
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the number of eggs or offspring produced by a single reproductive effort, typically by a bird, reptile, or insect

legselgrootte, broedgrootte

legselgrootte, broedgrootte

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invertebrate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of an animal) lacking a spinal column or notochord

invertebraat, gewrichteloos

invertebraat, gewrichteloos

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marine
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

marien, zee-

marien, zee-

Ex: Marine biology focuses on studying the organisms and environments of the ocean .
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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, mammalia

zoogdier, mammalia

Ex: Humans are classified mammals because they nurse their young .
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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, kikkerachtige

amfibie, kikkerachtige

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

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

knaagdier, rodent

knaagdier, rodent

Ex: Porcupines , although not commonly thought of as rodents , are classified in rodent family and are known for their quills used as defense mechanisms .
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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, zelfde groep als mensen

primaat, zelfde groep als mensen

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feline
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any animal in the cat family

felidae, katachtige

felidae, katachtige

Ex: The zoo exhibited felines, including cheetahs and leopards .
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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, kruipdier

reptiel, kruipdier

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

arachnide, spinachtigen

arachnide, spinachtigen

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ungulate
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hoefdier, evenhoevige

hoefdier, evenhoevige

Ex: Conservationists are working to protect ungulates from habitat loss and poaching .
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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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hawkmoth
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hoekmoth, schildpadmoth

hoekmoth, schildpadmoth

Ex: The caterpillar of hawkmoth eventually pupates into a swift and agile adult moth .
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nematode
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

any long and cylindrical worm with a segmented body that is either parasitic or free-living

nematode, rondworm

nematode, rondworm

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oyster
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside

oester, schelpdier

oester, schelpdier

Ex: She found a beautiful pearl inside oyster she was eating at the beach .
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seabird
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a bird that lives near the sea

zeevogel, zeevo vogel

zeevogel, zeevo vogel

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crustacean
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kreeftachtig dier, crustaceaan

kreeftachtig dier, crustaceaan

Ex: During our nature hike , we found an crustacean, a small freshwater crayfish , in the stream .
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monotreme
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

monotremi, eileggende zoogdieren

monotremi, eileggende zoogdieren

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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, geleedpotigen

geleedpotige, geleedpotigen

Ex: Arthropods molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger .
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magpie
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a black-and-white crow with a long tail that is noted for its intelligence

ekster, magpie

ekster, magpie

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locust
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large grasshopper that lives in hot countries and flies in large swarms, destroying crops

sprinkhaan, plaag

sprinkhaan, plaag

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barnacle
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a marine arthropod with an external shell that attaches itself to a surface and feeds on particles that are in the water

boordkreeft, hechter

boordkreeft, hechter

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macaque
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of monkey that belongs to the Old World monkey family, characterized by their long tails, cheek pouches

makaak, makaak (soort aap)

makaak, makaak (soort aap)

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hominid
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hominide, lid van de Hominidae-familie

hominide, lid van de Hominidae-familie

Ex: The discovery of a hominid species has sparked excitement in the scientific community .
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echidna
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small egg-laying mammal that is covered in spines, has a pointed snout and originates from Australia

echidna, stekelvarken

echidna, stekelvarken

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beaver
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a semiaquatic rodent with a wide tail and strong teeth that builds dams across streams and is mainly found in the Northern hemisphere

bever, beverdier

bever, beverdier

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simian
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

aapachtig, primaats

aapachtig, primaats

Ex: A genetic mutation resulted in simian-like facial features in the newborn baby, prompting further study by medical researchers.
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orca
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

orka, killerwal

orka, killerwal

Ex: Tourists aboard the whale-watching boat gasped in awe as a pod of orcas swam alongside, their sleek forms slicing effortlessly through the waves.
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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, slak

weekdier, slak

Ex: mollusks, like snails , move slowly using a muscular foot .
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canine
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hond, canide

hond, canide

Ex: Wolves , a canine species , exhibit complex social structures and hunting strategies that fascinate wildlife biologists .
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plover
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small shorebird with a short hard-tipped bill and a stout build

plevier, strandplevier

plevier, strandplevier

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quail
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small ground-dwelling bird of passage with brownish plumage that has a short tail and is hunted by people

kwartel, patrijs

kwartel, patrijs

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sea urchin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small marine animal that is covered with spines and has a round shell, harvested for food

zee-egel, zeekomkommer

zee-egel, zeekomkommer

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tanager
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a colorful bird species found in the Americas, known for its vibrant plumage, melodious songs, and important ecological role in seed dispersal

tangare, tangare-achtige

tangare, tangare-achtige

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skunk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

skunk, stinkdier

skunk, stinkdier

Ex: With a mischievous glint in its eyes , the skunk played with its siblings , chasing after insects in the tall grass .
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porcupine
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ekster, stekelvarkentje

ekster, stekelvarkentje

Ex: Porcupines are primarily nocturnal animals, venturing out at night to forage for food and avoid predators.
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quill
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

stekel, prikkel

stekel, prikkel

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replete
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a specialized caste of social insects, such as ants or termites, that are engorged with food and serve as living food storage units within the colony

volgevreten, opgeslagen voedsel

volgevreten, opgeslagen voedsel

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palomino
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a cream or golden horse with a white tail and mane

palomino, palominopaard

palomino, palominopaard

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humpback whale
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large marine mammal known for its distinctive appearance, acrobatic behavior, and complex songs

knobbelfinwal, knobbelfinvis

knobbelfinwal, knobbelfinvis

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proboscis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, slurf

proboscis, slurf

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talon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey

klauw, talon

klauw, talon

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snout
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the long and protruding facial part of an animal which comprises its nose and mouth, especially in a mammal

snuit, snuitje

snuit, snuitje

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clamshell
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

tweekleppige schelp, klepschelp

tweekleppige schelp, klepschelp

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

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

aanhangsel, lidmaat

aanhangsel, lidmaat

Ex: Amphibians often have appendages that aid in swimming and catching prey .
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tentacle
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

tentakel, aanhangsel

tentakel, aanhangsel

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tail fin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

staartvin, achtervin

staartvin, achtervin

Ex: Marine biologists study the anatomy tail fins to understand how different species navigate underwater .
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magnetoreception
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the biological ability of certain organisms to perceive and orient themselves based on the Earth's magnetic field

magnetoreceptie, magnetisch waarnemen

magnetoreceptie, magnetisch waarnemen

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electroreception
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the biological ability of certain animals to detect electrical fields in their environment to locate prey, navigate, and communicate

electroreceptie, elektrische waarneming

electroreceptie, elektrische waarneming

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migratory
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

migrerend, trekvogels

migrerend, trekvogels

Ex: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of endangered migratory fish species.
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to pupate
[werkwoord]

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

verpoppen, pupateren

verpoppen, pupateren

Ex: The biologist monitored how environmental conditions affected the time it took for the larvae pupate.
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larval
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

larvale, larvenstadium

larvale, larvenstadium

Ex: The larval mosquitoes thrive in standing water before maturing into adults.
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to breed
[werkwoord]

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

fokken, kweken

fokken, kweken

Ex: Certain fish species display vibrant colors and perform elaborate courtship rituals breeding.
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metamorphosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

metamorfose, transformatie

metamorfose, transformatie

Ex: The process of metamorphosis in amphibians includes changes in the respiratory system from gills to lungs.
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ornithologist
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ornitholoog, vogelkundige

ornitholoog, vogelkundige

Ex: ornithologist's fieldwork took her to remote rainforests .
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herpetologist
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

herpetoloog, reptiel- en amfibieënonderzoeker

herpetoloog, reptiel- en amfibieënonderzoeker

Ex: herpetologist published a comprehensive guide on the amphibians of North America .
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entomologist
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

entomoloog, insectoloog

entomoloog, insectoloog

Ex: entomologist's book became a valuable resource for insect enthusiasts .
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