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Wetenschappen ACT - Dierenleven en Evolutie

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met het dierenleven en de evolutie, zoals "endemisch", "dagactief", "toxiciteit", enz. die je zullen helpen je ACT te halen.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
insectivore
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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carnivorous
carnivorous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of plants or animals) feeding on the meat or flesh of other animals

vleesetend

vleesetend

Ex: Lions are carnivorous predators that primarily hunt and eat other animals. 
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herbivorous
herbivorous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

herbivoor

herbivoor

Ex: Cows are herbivorous mammals that graze on grass and other vegetation. 
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heterotroph
heterotroph
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an organism that cannot produce its own food and must obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter

heterotroof, heterotroof organisme

heterotroof, heterotroof organisme

Ex: All animals, including humans, are heterotrophs because they rely on other organisms for food. 
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detritivore
detritivore
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an organism that breaks down and feeds on dead organic matter, such as decaying plant and animal material

detritivoor, detritivoor organisme

detritivoor, detritivoor organisme

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parasitic
parasitic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to organisms that live on or inside other organisms, benefiting at the expense of their hosts

parasitair, parasiet

parasitair, parasiet

Ex: Parasitic organisms, like ticks and tapeworms, depend on other living beings for their survival and reproduction. 
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endothermic
endothermic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of an animal) generating and regulating their own body heat internally

endotherm, warmbloedig

endotherm, warmbloedig

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arousal
arousal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process of waking up or becoming active and alert, often influenced by environmental stimuli or internal biological rhythms

ontwaken, activering

ontwaken, activering

Ex: The bird's arousal at dawn was triggered by the first light of day. 
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to hibernate
to hibernate
[werkwoord]

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

winterslaap houden, de winter in diepe slaap doorbrengen

winterslaap houden, de winter in diepe slaap doorbrengen

Ex: Bears hibernate in caves during the cold winter months to conserve energy. 
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venom
venom
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a toxic substance produced and secreted by certain animals, typically used for defense or hunting

gif, toxine

gif, toxine

Ex: The snake injected venom into its prey. 
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toxicity
toxicity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the harmful effects or potential for harm caused by a substance to living organisms or the environment

toxiciteit

toxiciteit

Ex: The toxicity of the chemical spill contaminated the nearby water supply, posing a threat to aquatic life. 
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potency
potency
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the capacity or ability of an organism, often referring to its genetic potential, reproductive success, or influence within its environment

de potentie, het vermogen

de potentie, het vermogen

Ex: The potency of a dominant male lion ensures that his genes are widely spread throughout the pride. 
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habitat
habitat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

habitat, natuurlijke omgeving

habitat, natuurlijke omgeving

Ex: Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for thousands of marine species. 
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predatory
predatory
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival

roofzuchtig, roofdier-

roofzuchtig, roofdier-

Ex: Lions are predatory animals that hunt in groups. 
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ecosystem
ecosystem
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosysteem, ecologisch systeem

ecosysteem, ecologisch systeem

Ex: Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems that support a wide range of marine life. 
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diurnal
diurnal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

primarily active or occurring during the daytime

dagactief, overdag actief

dagactief, overdag actief

Ex: Most birds are diurnal, chirping and foraging for food as soon as the sun rises. 
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nocturnal
nocturnal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

nachtactief

nachtactief

Ex: The zoo had a special exhibit featuring nocturnal animals, with dim lighting to mimic their natural environment. 
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crepuscular
crepuscular
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of an animal) active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk

schemerachtig, avondlijk

schemerachtig, avondlijk

Ex: The crepuscular deer emerged from the forest as the sun began to set, grazing peacefully in the meadow. 
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to regurgitate
to regurgitate
[werkwoord]

to bring up partially digested food from the stomach back into the mouth, often to feed young or as part of the digestive process

uitbraken, teruggeven

uitbraken, teruggeven

Ex: Many bird species regurgitate food to feed their chicks. 
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endoskeleton
endoskeleton
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

endoskelet, inwendig skelet

endoskelet, inwendig skelet

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exoskeleton
exoskeleton
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

exoskelet, pantser

exoskelet, pantser

Ex: The beetle's exoskeleton was shiny and tough. 
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extinct
extinct
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

uitgestorven, verdwenen

uitgestorven, verdwenen

Ex: The dodo bird is an example of a species that is now extinct, as it disappeared centuries ago due to human activity. 
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de-extinction
de-extinction
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process of bringing extinct species back to life through scientific methods

de-uitsterving, herleving van soorten

de-uitsterving, herleving van soorten

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domesticated
domesticated
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans

gedomesticeerd, getemd

gedomesticeerd, getemd

Ex: Dogs are considered domesticated animals that have been companions to humans for thousands of years. 
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conservation
conservation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

behoud, bescherming

behoud, bescherming

Ex: Conservation efforts are crucial to preserving endangered species and their habitats. 
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cloning
cloning
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the scientific process of creating an identical or near-identical copy of a living organism, cell, or DNA sequence through asexual reproduction or genetic engineering techniques

klonen

klonen

Ex: This experiment successfully demonstrated the cloning of plant cells. 
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evolutionary
evolutionary
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to evolution or the slow and gradual development of something

evolutionair

evolutionair

Ex: The evolutionary process has led to the diverse array of life forms we see today. 
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subspecies
subspecies
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a taxonomic rank below species that represents a distinct population within a species, exhibiting consistent differences from other populations

ondersoort, ras

ondersoort, ras

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primitive
primitive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

primitief, archaïsch

primitief, archaïsch

Ex: The cave paintings depict the life of primitive man. 
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endangered
endangered
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

bedreigd

bedreigd

Ex: The endangered sea turtle population is declining rapidly due to pollution and habitat destruction. 
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endemic
endemic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

found or restricted to a specific geographic region or habitat

endemisch

endemisch

Ex: The endemic species of bird is only found in the remote forests of the island. 
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mastodon
mastodon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an extinct large, elephant-like mammal with long, curved tusks and a body covered in hair, which lived during the Pleistocene epoch

mastodon, mastodont

mastodon, mastodont

Ex: Fossils of the mastodon have been found in various parts of North America, providing insights into its habitat and behavior. 
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neanderthal
neanderthal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an extinct hominid species closely related to modern humans, characterized by a robust build and distinctive facial features, that lived in Europe and parts of Asia until approximately 40,000 years ago

Neanderthaler, Neanderthal-mens

Neanderthaler, Neanderthal-mens

Ex: Neanderthals coexisted with early modern humans and shared a common ancestor. 
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