Animal Migration Flashcards

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fascinate

A

you are attracted to them and think they are extremely interesting

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2
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mating

A

sex between animals

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3
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insect

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a small creature such as a fly or ant, that has six legs, and sometimes wings

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4
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monarch

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a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor

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5
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delicate

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very fine in texture or structure - easily broken or damaged; fragile

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6
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dense

A

made of or containing a lot of things or people that are very close together

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7
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cluster

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a group of things of the same kind that are very close together

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8
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compass

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an instrument that shows directions and has a needle that always points north

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9
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receptors

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a nerve ending which receives information about changes in light, heat and causes the body to react in particular ways

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10
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spectacle

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a very impressive show or scene

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11
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pollinate

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to give a flower or plant pollen so that it can produce seeds

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12
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pesticide

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a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops

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13
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conservation

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the protection of natural things such as animals, plants

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14
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caterpillar

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a small creature like a worm with many legs that eats leaves and that develops into a butterfly or other flying insect

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15
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sanctuary

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an area for birds or animals where they are protected and cannot be hunted

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16
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corridor

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a long narrow passage on a train or between rooms in a building, with doors leading off it