A1 noun محايد

mammal

/ˈmæm.əl/

A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.

أمثلة

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1

The elephant is the largest land mammal on Earth.

The elephant is the biggest animal on land that feeds its babies milk.

2

The biologist studied the behavior of various marine mammals like dolphins.

The scientist looked at how sea animals like dolphins act.

3

I just learned that even though bats fly, they are actually mammals!

I found out that bats are mammals even though they have wings.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
mammal
صفة
mammalian
مرتبط
mammalogy
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'M' in Mammal for 'Mamma' and 'Milk'—mammals get milk from their mothers.

اختبار سريع

A dog is a ______ because it has fur and feeds its puppies milk.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: mammal

أمثلة

1

The elephant is the largest land mammal on Earth.

everyday

The elephant is the biggest animal on land that feeds its babies milk.

2

The biologist studied the behavior of various marine mammals like dolphins.

formal

The scientist looked at how sea animals like dolphins act.

3

I just learned that even though bats fly, they are actually mammals!

informal

I found out that bats are mammals even though they have wings.

4

The evolutionary history of mammals began over 200 million years ago.

academic

The story of how mammals changed over time started a very long time ago.

5

Our zoo is expanding the exhibit for small mammals this summer.

business

The zoo is making more space for little furry animals soon.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
mammal
صفة
mammalian
مرتبط
mammalogy

تلازمات شائعة

marine mammal a mammal that lives in the ocean
land mammal a mammal that lives on the ground
small mammal a little animal like a mouse or rabbit
placental mammal a mammal that grows its baby inside its body
mammal species a specific type of mammal

العبارات الشائعة

the human mammal

referring to humans as part of the animal kingdom

land-dwelling mammal

an animal that stays on the land

aquatic mammal

a mammal that lives in water

يُخلط عادةً مع

mammal vs animal

Animal is a broad category including insects and fish; mammal is a specific group that feeds young with milk.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use this word when talking about animals that have hair and nurse their young. It is commonly used in science classes and nature documentaries.

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أخطاء شائعة

Many learners think that because whales and dolphins live in water, they are fish, but they are actually mammals.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'M' in Mammal for 'Mamma' and 'Milk'—mammals get milk from their mothers.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin word 'mamma' meaning breast or teat.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun: one mammal, two mammals Often used with adjectives describing habitat (e.g., marine, terrestrial)
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السياق الثقافي

In many cultures, mammals like dogs and cats are treated as family members rather than just animals.

اختبار سريع

A dog is a ______ because it has fur and feeds its puppies milk.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: mammal

مزيد من كلمات nature

carnivore

A1

A carnivore is an animal that gets its food from eating other animals. These animals are often called meat-eaters and have special teeth for hunting and eating flesh.

herbivore

A1

A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits. These animals do not eat meat or other animals.

savanna

A1

A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.

estuary

A1

An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.

undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

sanctuary

A1

A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.

reptile

A1

A reptile is a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin that usually lays eggs on land. Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are common examples of this group of animals.

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