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Djur - Animal Types

Här kommer du att lära dig namnet på olika typer av djur på engelska som "däggdjur", "skadedjur" och "primat".

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mammal
mammal
[Substantiv]

a warm-blooded vertebrate animal whose females produce milk to feed their young and that typically has hair or fur

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amphibian
amphibian
[Substantiv]

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: Newts are small, brightly colored amphibians that typically inhabit ponds and streams, where they breed and lay eggs. 

Salamandrar är små, färgglada amfibier som vanligtvis lever i dammar och bäckar, där de förökar sig och lägger ägg.

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monotreme
monotreme
[Substantiv]

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

kloakdjur, äggläggande däggdjur

kloakdjur, äggläggande däggdjur

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marsupial
marsupial
[Substantiv]

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

pungdjur, marsupial

pungdjur, marsupial

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arachnid
arachnid
[Substantiv]

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

spindeldjur

spindeldjur

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insect
insect
[Substantiv]

a small arthropod with six legs and a body divided into three parts, often also having wings

a small arthropod with six legs and a body divided into three parts, often also having wings

a small arthropod with six legs and a body divided into three parts, often also having wings

Ex: The garden attracts many different kinds of insects. 
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bird
bird
[Substantiv]

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

fågel, fågel

fågel, fågel

Ex: I saw a bird pecking at the ground for food. 
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fish
fish
[Substantiv]

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

fisk, fisk

fisk, fisk

Ex: A small fish swam past the rocks. 
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bug
bug
[Substantiv]

any type of small insect

insek, kryp

insek, kryp

Ex: The picnic was ruined by annoying bugs buzzing around. 

Picknicken förstördes av irriterande insekter som surrade runt.

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reptile
reptile
[Substantiv]

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

reptil, kallblodigt djur

reptil, kallblodigt djur

Ex: The reptile crawled slowly across the sunlit rock, soaking up warmth. 

Reptilen kröp långsamt över den solbelysta stenen och absorberade värme.

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rodent
rodent
[Substantiv]

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

gnagare, gnagare

gnagare, gnagare

Ex: Guinea pigs, while resembling rodents, are actually classified in a separate family known as cavies. 

Marsvin, även om de liknar gnagare, är faktiskt klassificerade i en separat familj som kallas caviidae.

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pachyderm
pachyderm
[Substantiv]

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

tjockhudad, pachyderm

tjockhudad, pachyderm

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flatfish
flatfish
[Substantiv]

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

plattfisk, rödspätta

plattfisk, rödspätta

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bottom-feeder
bottom-feeder
[Substantiv]

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

bottenlevande djur, detritivor

bottenlevande djur, detritivor

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bird of prey
bird of prey
[Substantiv]

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

rovfågel, jaktfågel

rovfågel, jaktfågel

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songbird
songbird
[Substantiv]

any bird that makes a musical call

sångfågel, sångare

sångfågel, sångare

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queen
queen
[Substantiv]

the sole fertile female in a colony of social insects, responsible for laying eggs

drottning, regent

drottning, regent

Ex: The queen lays most of the eggs in the colony. 
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pack animal
pack animal
[Substantiv]

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

lastdjur, packdjur

lastdjur, packdjur

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carnivore
carnivore
[Substantiv]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

köttätare, köttätande djur

köttätare, köttätande djur

Ex: Polar bears are apex carnivores of the Arctic, preying on seals. 

Isbjörnar är toppköttätare i Arktis, som jagar sälar.

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herbivore
herbivore
[Substantiv]

any animal that only feeds on plants

växtätare

växtätare

Ex: Many herbivores have specialized digestive systems for breaking down plant material. 

Många växtätare har specialiserade matsmältningssystem för att bryta ner växtmaterial.

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omnivore
omnivore
[Substantiv]

an animal that eats both plant and animal matter

allätare, omnivor

allätare, omnivor

Ex: Omnivores play an important role in the ecosystem. 

Allätare spelar en viktig roll i ekosystemet.

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insectivore
insectivore
[Substantiv]

an animal that primarily feeds on insects or other small invertebrates

insektsätare, djur som främst livnär sig på insekter

insektsätare, djur som främst livnär sig på insekter

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game bird
game bird
[Substantiv]

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

viltfågel, jaktfågel

viltfågel, jaktfågel

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bird of paradise
bird of paradise
[Substantiv]

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

paradisfågel, paradis fågel

paradisfågel, paradis fågel

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bird of passage

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

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seabird
seabird
[Substantiv]

a bird that lives near the sea

sjöfågel, fågel som lever nära havet

sjöfågel, fågel som lever nära havet

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waterfowl
waterfowl
[Substantiv]

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

vattenfågel, viltfågel i sötvatten

vattenfågel, viltfågel i sötvatten

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vermin
vermin
[Substantiv]

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

skadedjur, olycksdjur

skadedjur, olycksdjur

Ex: The old warehouse was condemned after inspectors found it overrun with vermin. 

Det gamla lagret fördömdes efter att inspektörer upptäckte att det var översvämmat med skadedjur.

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predator
predator
[Substantiv]

an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals

rovdjur,  predator

rovdjur, predator

Ex: Scientists introduced no new predators into the protected ecosystem. 
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game
game
[Substantiv]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

vilt, jaktbyte

vilt, jaktbyte

Ex: The area is rich in small game such as rabbits and birds. 
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arthropod
arthropod
[Substantiv]

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

leddjur, arthropod

leddjur, arthropod

Ex: Spiders are arthropods known for their silk-spinning abilities. 

Spindlar är leddjur kända för sin förmåga att spinna silke.

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invertebrate
invertebrate
[Substantiv]

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

ryggradslöst djur, invertebrat

ryggradslöst djur, invertebrat

Ex: Spiders are arachnids, a type of invertebrate that spins webs to catch prey. 

Spindlar är spindeldjur, en typ av ryggradslösa djur som spinner nät för att fånga byten.

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vertebrate
vertebrate
[Substantiv]

(zoology) an animal with a backbone and a skull enclosing a brain

ryggradsdjur

ryggradsdjur

Ex: The biologist studied how vertebrates evolved from ancient jawless fish. 
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poultry
poultry
[Substantiv]

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

fjäderfä, höns

fjäderfä, höns

Ex: The chef prepared a delicious dish using tender poultry and seasonal vegetables. 

Kocken tillagade en läcker rätt med mör fjäderfä och säsongsbetonade grönsaker.

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predatory
predatory
[adjektiv]

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

rovlysten, rovdjurs-

rovlysten, rovdjurs-

Ex: Wolves display highly coordinated predatory tactics. 

Vargar uppvisar mycket koordinerade rovdjurs taktiker.

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prey
prey
[Substantiv]

an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal

byte

byte

Ex: Rabbits are common prey for foxes. 
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fowl
fowl
[Substantiv]

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

fjäderfä, fågel

fjäderfä, fågel

Ex: Fowl need proper care and nutrition to stay healthy and productive. 

Fjäderfä behöver rätt vård och näring för att förbli friska och produktiva.

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big cat
big cat
[Substantiv]

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

stort kattdjur, stort vildkatt

stort kattdjur, stort vildkatt

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bovid
bovid
[adjektiv]

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

bovid, relaterad till idisslare

bovid, relaterad till idisslare

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antelope
antelope
[Substantiv]

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

antilop, gasell

antilop, gasell

Ex: Lions often hunt antelope on the African savanna. 
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primate
primate
[Substantiv]

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

primat, apa

primat, apa

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ruminant
ruminant
[Substantiv]

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

idisslare, idisslande djur

idisslare, idisslande djur

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vector
vector
[Substantiv]

a person, animal, or microorganism that carries and transmits a disease from one host to another

vektor, bärare

vektor, bärare

Ex: Humans can inadvertently become vectors for viral infections. 
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stray
stray
[Substantiv]

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

villdjur, försvunnet djur

villdjur, försvunnet djur

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quadruped
quadruped
[Substantiv]

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

fyrfota djur, djur med fyra ben

fyrfota djur, djur med fyra ben

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polymorph
polymorph
[Substantiv]

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

polymorf, polymorf organism

polymorf, polymorf organism

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pollinator
pollinator
[Substantiv]

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

pollinatör, pollinerare

pollinatör, pollinerare

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pest
pest
[Substantiv]

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

skadedjur, olycksbådande insekt

skadedjur, olycksbådande insekt

Ex: The pest damaged the wheat before it could be harvested. 

Skadedjuret skadade vetet innan det kunde skördas.

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mollusk
mollusk
[Substantiv]

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

blötdjur, snäcka

blötdjur, snäcka

Ex: Clams and mussels are edible mollusks found in coastal waters. 

Musslor och blåmusslor är ätbara blötdjur som finns i kustnära vatten.

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gastropod
gastropod
[Substantiv]

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

snäckor, blötdjur med en enda

snäckor, blötdjur med en enda

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freshwater fish
freshwater fish
[Substantiv]

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

sötvattensfisk, fisk som lever i sötvatten

sötvattensfisk, fisk som lever i sötvatten

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saltwater fish
saltwater fish
[Substantiv]

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

saltvattensfisk, havsfisk

saltvattensfisk, havsfisk

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sea fish
sea fish
[Substantiv]

a fish that can survive the salty water of the sea

havsfisk, saltvattensfisk

havsfisk, saltvattensfisk

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wildlife
wildlife
[Substantiv]

wild animals living freely in their natural environment, considered collectively

Ex: The rescue center cares for wildlife injured during forest fires. 
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