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Words Related to Animals - Animal Anatomy (Fish, Insects, etc.)
Read this lesson to learn the names of Fish, Insect's and other animal's Anatomy. Read the list completely to know more.
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head
[noun]
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
thorax
[noun]
the middle part in the body of an insect between the head and the abdomen that bears the limbs or wings
antenna
[noun]
(zoology) any of the pair of sensory appendages on the head of an insect, crustacean or arthropod
simple eye
[noun]
a type of eye found in some invertebrates that consists of a single lens
compound eye
[noun]
a complex visual organ with multiple lenses found in insects and crustaceans
feeler
[noun]
any of the pair of tentacles of an insect or crustacean that help them to sense touch or taste
gossamer
[noun]
the fine, delicate strands of silk that form a spider's web, known for their ethereal and wispy nature
pincer
[noun]
any of the sharp curved organs of an arthropod or insect, such as a crab, lobster, etc.
proboscis
[noun]
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
segment
[noun]
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
stinger
[noun]
a sharp, pointed organ found in certain animals that is used to inject venom or deliver a painful sting
sucker
[noun]
a round organ on the body of some animals that helps them stick to a surface
vein
[noun]
a rigid, branching structure that provides support and strength to the wing, allowing for controlled flight
endoskeleton
[noun]
the internal bony structure of an animal that gives it form and supports its weight
exoskeleton
[noun]
the hard outer covering that supports the body of an animal, such as an arthropod
fin
[noun]
a thin flat membrane of the body of many sea creatures, used for swimming and keeping balance
venom
[noun]
the poisonous substance produced by some snakes, scorpions, or spiders to kill their prey or to defend themselves from predators
tentacle
[noun]
any of the various flexible limbs of an animal, especially an invertebrate, which enable it to move or hold things
gill
[noun]
an organ of a fish or an amphibian through which it can obtain the oxygen that is dissolved in water
pectoral fin
[noun]
a paired, wing-like appendage located on the sides of the body of fish, used for stability, maneuverability, and generating lift during swimming
vent
[noun]
the rectum or external opening in some animals, such as a fish, bird, etc., through which waste is passed
mesothorax
[noun]
the middle segment of the thorax in animals, typically bearing the middle legs and forewings in insects
metathorax
[noun]
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
forewing
[noun]
the anterior wing of an insect, typically larger and more developed than the hindwing, that plays a key role in flight
hindwing
[noun]
the posterior pair of wings in insects, located on the metathorax, and typically used for balance, maneuverability, and gliding during flight
hindgut
[noun]
the last section of the digestive tract, which includes the colon, rectum, and cloaca
oviduct
[noun]
(anatomy) each of the pair of tubes in the female body through which eggs pass to the ovary
mouthpart
[noun]
the specialized structures located around the mouth used for feeding, grooming, and other related functions
operculum
[noun]
a protective covering or lid-like structure that can be found in various organisms, such as fish, snails, and some insects
lateral line
[noun]
a sensory system found in fish and some aquatic animals that detects changes in water pressure
dorsal fin
[noun]
a prominent fin located on the back of fish and certain marine mammals, providing stability
adipose fin
[noun]
a small, fleshy fin located on the back of some fish, typically behind the dorsal fin
caudal fin
[noun]
the posterior fin of a fish, extending from the end of the body, and it is responsible for providing propulsion
photophore
[noun]
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
pelvic fin
[noun]
a pair of paired fins located on the ventral side of a fish's body which aid in stability, maneuverability, and sometimes reproductive functions
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