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Vetenskap ACT - Zoology

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till zoologi, såsom "larv", "klo", "hovskapat" etc. som kommer att hjälpa dig att klara dina ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science

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

inkubera, ruva

inkubera, ruva

Ex: Birds of prey like eagles build large nests where they incubate their eggs and raise their chicks .Rovfåglar som örnar bygger stora bon där de **ruvar** sina ägg och uppfostrar sina kycklingar.
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to hatch
[Verb]

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

kläckas

kläckas

Ex: The ornithologist documented the rare event of the eagle chicks hatching in the nest high up in the tree .Ornitologen dokumenterade den sällsynta händelsen av örnungarna som **kläcktes** i boet högt upp i trädet.
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clutch size
[Substantiv]

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

kullstorlek, antal ägg per kull

kullstorlek, antal ägg per kull

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invertebrate
[adjektiv]

(of an animal) lacking a spinal column or notochord

ryggradslös, utan ryggrad

ryggradslös, utan ryggrad

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marine
[adjektiv]

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

marin

marin

Ex: Marine biology focuses on studying the organisms and environments of the ocean .**Marin** biologi fokuserar på att studera organismer och miljöer i havet.
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mammal
[Substantiv]

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

däggdjur, däggdjurart

däggdjur, däggdjurart

Ex: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .Människor klassificeras som **däggdjur** eftersom de diar sina ungar.
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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: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .Vissa **amfibier**, som den afrikanska klolöken, hålls vanligtvis som husdjur i hemmets akvarier.
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rodent
[Substantiv]

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

gnagare, gnagare

gnagare, gnagare

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 .**Gnagare**, även om de inte vanligen betraktas som sådana, klassificeras piggsvin i gnagarfamiljen och är kända för sina piggar som används som försvarsmekanismer.
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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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feline
[Substantiv]

any animal in the cat family

kattdjur, katt

kattdjur, katt

Ex: The zoo exhibited various felines, including cheetahs and leopards .Zoo visade olika **kattdjur**, inklusive geparder och leoparder.
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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: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .**Reptiler** är kallblodiga och förlitar sig på externa värmekällor för att reglera sin kroppstemperatur.
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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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ungulate
[Substantiv]

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

hovdjur, håriga hovdjur

hovdjur, håriga hovdjur

Ex: Conservationists are working to protect endangered ungulates from habitat loss and poaching .Naturvårdare arbetar för att skydda hotade **hovdjur** från habitatförlust och tjuvjakt.
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waterfowl
[Substantiv]

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

vattenfågel, viltfågel i sötvatten

vattenfågel, viltfågel i sötvatten

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hawkmoth
[Substantiv]

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

svärmare, nattfjäril

svärmare, nattfjäril

Ex: The caterpillar of the hawkmoth eventually pupates into a swift and agile adult moth .**Svärmarens** larv förpuppas så småningom till en snabb och smidig vuxen fjäril.
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nematode
[Substantiv]

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

nematod, rundmask

nematod, rundmask

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oyster
[Substantiv]

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

ostron, ätbart ostron

ostron, ätbart ostron

Ex: She found a beautiful pearl inside the oyster she was eating at the beach .Hon hittade en vacker pärla inuti **ostronet** hon åt på stranden.
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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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crustacean
[Substantiv]

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

kräftdjur, skaldjur

kräftdjur, skaldjur

Ex: During our nature hike , we found an interesting crustacean, a small freshwater crayfish , in the stream .Under vår naturvandring hittade vi ett intressant **kräftdjur**, en liten sötvattenskräfta, i bäcken.
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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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arthropod
[Substantiv]

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

leddjur, arthropod

leddjur, arthropod

Ex: Arthropods molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger .**Leddjur** ömsar sina exoskelett när de växer sig större.
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magpie
[Substantiv]

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

skata, skjor

skata, skjor

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locust
[Substantiv]

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

gräshoppa, locust

gräshoppa, locust

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barnacle
[Substantiv]

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

havstulpan, rankfoting

havstulpan, rankfoting

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macaque
[Substantiv]

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

makak

makak

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hominid
[Substantiv]

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

hominid, medlem av familjen Hominidae

hominid, medlem av familjen Hominidae

Ex: The discovery of a new hominid species has sparked excitement in the scientific community .Upptäckten av en ny **hominid** art har väckt entusiasm i det vetenskapliga samhället.
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echidna
[Substantiv]

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

myrpiggsvin, ekidna

myrpiggsvin, ekidna

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beaver
[Substantiv]

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

bäver, kastor

bäver, kastor

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simian
[adjektiv]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

apart, apa-

apart, apa-

Ex: A genetic mutation resulted in simian-like facial features in the newborn baby, prompting further study by medical researchers.En genetisk mutation resulterade i **ap-liknande** ansiktsdrag hos den nyfödda baby, vilket fick medicinska forskare att vidare studera.
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orca
[Substantiv]

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

späckhuggare, mördarval

späckhuggare, mördarval

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.Turister ombord på valskådningsbåten flämtade av förundran när en grupp **späckhuggare** simmade förbi, deras slanka former skar lätt genom vågorna.
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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: Some mollusks, like snails , move slowly using a muscular foot .Vissa **blötdjur**, som sniglar, rör sig långsamt med en muskulös fot.
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canine
[Substantiv]

a member of the dog family, including domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, and related animals

hund, canid

hund, canid

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

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

pipare, strandpipare

pipare, strandpipare

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quail
[Substantiv]

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

vaktel, flyttfågel

vaktel, flyttfågel

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sea urchin
[Substantiv]

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

sjöborre, havsborre

sjöborre, havsborre

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tanager
[Substantiv]

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

tangara, färgglad fågel i Amerika

tangara, färgglad fågel i Amerika

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skunk
[Substantiv]

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, stinkdjur

skunk, stinkdjur

Ex: With a mischievous glint in its eyes , the baby skunk played with its siblings , chasing after insects in the tall grass .Med en busig glimt i ögonen lekte skunkungen med sina syskon och jagade insekter i det höga gräset.
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porcupine
[Substantiv]

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

piggsvin, igelkott

piggsvin, igelkott

Ex: Porcupines are primarily nocturnal animals, venturing out at night to forage for food and avoid predators.**Piggsvin** är främst nattaktiva djur som går ut på natten för att leta efter mat och undvika rovdjur.
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quill
[Substantiv]

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

tagg, ryggrad

tagg, ryggrad

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replete
[Substantiv]

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

replet, levande lager

replet, levande lager

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palomino
[Substantiv]

a cream or golden horse with a white tail and mane

palomino, palominohäst

palomino, palominohäst

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humpback whale
[Substantiv]

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

knölval, puckelval

knölval, puckelval

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proboscis
[Substantiv]

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

snabel, proboscis

snabel, proboscis

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talon
[Substantiv]

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

klo,  nagel

klo, nagel

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snout
[Substantiv]

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

nos, tryne

nos, tryne

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clamshell
[Substantiv]

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

musselskal, musselklaff

musselskal, musselklaff

Ex: The scientist examined the growth rings on the clamshell to determine its age .Forskaren undersökte tillväxtringarna på **musselskalet** för att bestämma dess ålder.
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appendage
[Substantiv]

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

bilaga, lem

bilaga, lem

Ex: Amphibians often have webbed appendages that aid in swimming and catching prey .Amfibier har ofta simhudsförsedda **bilagor** som hjälper till med simning och fångst av byte.
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tentacle
[Substantiv]

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

tentakel, bihang

tentakel, bihang

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tail fin
[Substantiv]

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

stjärtfena, fisksvans

stjärtfena, fisksvans

Ex: Marine biologists study the anatomy of tail fins to understand how different species navigate underwater .Marinbiologer studerar anatomin hos **stjärtfenor** för att förstå hur olika arter navigerar under vatten.
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magnetoreception
[Substantiv]

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

magnetoreception, magnetisk perception

magnetoreception, magnetisk perception

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electroreception
[Substantiv]

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

elektroreception, elektrisk detektion

elektroreception, elektrisk detektion

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migratory
[adjektiv]

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

flyttande, migrerande

flyttande, migrerande

Ex: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of endangered migratory fish species.Bevvarandeåtgärder syftar till att skydda livsmiljöerna för hotade **migrerande** fiskarter.
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to pupate
[Verb]

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

förpuppa sig, omvandlas till puppa

förpuppa sig, omvandlas till puppa

Ex: The biologist monitored how environmental conditions affected the time it took for the larvae to pupate.Biologen övervakade hur miljöförhållandena påverkade den tid det tog för larverna att **förpuppa sig**.
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larval
[adjektiv]

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

larv-, relaterad till larven

larv-, relaterad till larven

Ex: The larval mosquitoes thrive in standing water before maturing into adults.**Larvala** myggor trivs i stillastående vatten innan de mognar till vuxna.
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to breed
[Verb]

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

föröka sig, avla

föröka sig, avla

Ex: Certain fish species display vibrant colors and perform elaborate courtship rituals before breeding.Vissa fiskarter uppvisar livfulla färger och utför avancerade parningsritualer innan de **förökar sig**.
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metamorphosis
[Substantiv]

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

metamorfos, förvandling

metamorfos, förvandling

Ex: The process of metamorphosis in amphibians includes changes in the respiratory system from gills to lungs .Processen av **metamorfos** hos amfibier inkluderar förändringar i andningssystemet från gälar till lungor.
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ornithologist
[Substantiv]

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

ornitolog

ornitolog

Ex: The ornithologist's fieldwork took her to remote rainforests .**Ornitologens** fältarbete tog henne till avlägsna regnskogar.
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herpetologist
[Substantiv]

a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

herpetolog, forskare som studerar reptiler och amfibier

herpetolog, forskare som studerar reptiler och amfibier

Ex: The herpetologist published a comprehensive guide on the amphibians of North America .**Herpetologen** publicerade en omfattande guide om Nordamerikas amfibier.
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entomologist
[Substantiv]

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

entomolog

entomolog

Ex: The entomologist's book became a valuable resource for insect enthusiasts .**Entomologens** bok blev en värdefull resurs för insektsentusiaster.
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