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Topic: Animals

cetaceous

IPA: /sɪˈteɪʃəs/

KK: /sɪˈteɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Related to whales or marine mammals that belong to the order Cetacea.

Example: The cetaceous animals, such as dolphins and whales, are fascinating to study.

cete

IPA: //ˈsiːtiː//

KK: /sɛt/

noun

Definition: A group of badgers that live and move together.

Example: We spotted a cete of badgers in the forest last night.

cetologist

IPA: /sɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /sɪˈtɑlədʒɪst/

adjective

Definition: A person who studies whales and other marine mammals.

Example: The cetologist presented her research on the migration patterns of humpback whales.

cetology

IPA: /sɪˈtɒlədʒi/

KK: /sɪˈtɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of whales and similar marine mammals.

Example: Cetology helps us understand the behavior and biology of whales.

chacma

IPA: /ˈtʃæk.mə/

KK: /tʃæk.mə/

noun

Definition: A type of baboon that is grayish-black and found in southern and eastern Africa.

Example: The chacma is known for its social behavior and adaptability to various environments.

chaeta

IPA: /ˈkiːtə/

KK: /ˈkiːtə/

noun

Definition: A small, hair-like structure found on certain animals, especially worms, that helps with movement or sensing the environment.

Example: The chaetae on the annelid worm help it to grip the soil as it moves.

chaetognath

IPA: /ˈkeɪtəɡnæθ/

KK: /ˈkeɪtəɡnæθ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a group of marine animals known for their transparent bodies and arrow-like shape, which belong to the phylum Chaetognatha.

Example: The chaetognath species are often found in the open ocean, swimming gracefully through the water.

noun

Definition: A type of marine worm that belongs to the phylum Chaetognatha, commonly known as arrow worms, which are characterized by their elongated bodies and transparent appearance.

Example: The chaetognath is an important part of the marine food web, serving as both predator and prey.

chafer

IPA: /ˈtʃeɪfər/

KK: /ˈtʃeɪfər/

noun

Definition: A type of beetle that belongs to the family Scarabaeidae, known for feeding on leaves and flowers, with larvae that consume plant roots.

Example: The garden was infested with chafer beetles, damaging many of the plants.

chaffinch

IPA: /ˈtʃæf.ɪntʃ/

KK: /ˈtʃæf.ɪntʃ/

noun

Definition: A small songbird found in Europe, known for its colorful feathers, especially the male which has reddish-brown plumage.

Example: I saw a chaffinch singing in the tree this morning.

chalcid

IPA: /ˈkæl.sɪd/

KK: /ˈkæl.sɪd/

noun

Definition: A small wasp that belongs to a specific group known for laying its eggs in the larvae or pupae of other insects, often leading to the death of the host insect.

Example: The gardener noticed a chalcid wasp hovering near the aphid-infested plants, ready to lay its eggs.

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