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Topic: Animals

hedgehop

IPA: /ˈhɛdʒhɒp/

KK: /ˈhɛdʒhɒp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fly an aircraft very low to the ground, often just above obstacles, such as trees or buildings.

Example: The pilot decided to hedgehop over the fields to avoid the tall trees.

heifer

IPA: /ˈhaɪfər/

KK: /ˈhaɪfər/

noun

Definition: A young female cow that has not yet had a calf.

Example: The farmer bought a heifer to add to his herd.

hellbender

IPA: /ˈhɛlˌbɛndər/

KK: /hɛlˌbɛndər/

noun

Definition: A large, brownish-gray salamander that lives in water, found mainly in the eastern and central parts of the United States.

Example: The hellbender is known for its impressive size and unique appearance.

helleri

IPA: //hɛˈlɛri//

KK: /hɛˈlɛri/

noun

Definition: A type of freshwater fish found in Central America, known for its long, sword-like tail and often kept in aquariums.

Example: The helleri is a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts due to its striking appearance.

hellgrammite

IPA: /ˈhɛlɡrəˌmaɪt/

KK: /ˈhɛlɡrəˌmaɪt/

noun

Definition: A large, brownish larva of the dobsonfly that lives in water and is often used as bait for fishing.

Example: The fisherman used a hellgrammite to catch more fish in the river.

hellhound

IPA: /ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd/

KK: /hɛlˌhaʊnd/

noun

Definition: A mythical dog that is often seen as a guardian of the underworld, sometimes depicted as fierce and devilish.

Example: In the story, the hero had to face a hellhound to reach the gates of the underworld.

hematophagous

IPA: /ˌhiːməˈtɒfəɡəs/

KK: /hɛˈmætəˌfægəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing organisms that feed on the blood of other animals.

Example: Many species of mosquitoes are hematophagous, as they require blood to reproduce.

hemelytron

IPA: /hɛˈmɛlɪtrɒn/

KK: /hɛˈmɛlɪtrən/

noun

Definition: A type of forewing found in certain insects, which is thick at the base and membranous at the tip.

Example: The hemelytron of the bug helps it to fly and protects its body.

hemichordate

IPA: /hɛˈmɪkɔːdeɪt/

KK: /hɛˈmɪkɔrdət/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of marine animals that are part of the phylum Hemichordata, which includes acorn worms and pterobranchs.

Example: The hemichordate species found in the ocean exhibit unique characteristics that distinguish them from other marine life.

noun

Definition: A type of marine animal that is similar to a worm and belongs to the phylum Hemichordata, characterized by having a simple backbone structure and gill slits.

Example: The hemichordate is an interesting creature that helps scientists understand the evolution of chordates.

hemimetabolous

IPA: /ˌhɛmɪˈmɛtəˌboʊləs/

KK: /hɛmɪˈmɛtəˌboʊləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of insect development that does not include a pupal stage, where the young resemble smaller versions of the adults and grow through a series of molts.

Example: Grasshoppers are hemimetabolous insects, as they develop through several nymph stages before becoming adults.

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