Animal Migration Flashcards
fascinate
you are attracted to them and think they are extremely interesting
mating
sex between animals
insect
a small creature such as a fly or ant, that has six legs, and sometimes wings
monarch
a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor
delicate
very fine in texture or structure - easily broken or damaged; fragile
dense
made of or containing a lot of things or people that are very close together
cluster
a group of things of the same kind that are very close together
compass
an instrument that shows directions and has a needle that always points north
receptors
a nerve ending which receives information about changes in light, heat and causes the body to react in particular ways
spectacle
a very impressive show or scene
pollinate
to give a flower or plant pollen so that it can produce seeds
pesticide
a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops
conservation
the protection of natural things such as animals, plants
caterpillar
a small creature like a worm with many legs that eats leaves and that develops into a butterfly or other flying insect
sanctuary
an area for birds or animals where they are protected and cannot be hunted