Presentation Vocabulary - Group 1

A complete list of vocabulary terms and definitions from the student presentations regarding various biological species and environmental locations.

Synergizing

Working together

Snuffling through

Examining a surface in search of something

Sediments

Matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid

Carcass

The remains of a deceased animal (skeleton/body)

Invertebrates

Animals with no backbone

Bioluminescence

Production of light by an organism

Cognition

Ability to think

Cephalopods

The most evolutionarily advanced invertebrates

Gelatinous

Having jelly-like texture

Subdue

Overpower

Luminescent

Glowing

Propel

Drift, move

Translucent (Ignacy Celej)

Partially transparent

Concealment

Act of hiding something

Vulnerable (Ignacy Celej)

Easily harmed or at risk

Moisture

The presence of water in the environment

Enigmatic

Mysterious, hard to understand

Ontogenetic reversal

Reversing the life cycle, allowing return to an earlier stage of development instead of dying

Senescence resistant

Resistant to aging, showing little to no signs or aging over time

Translucent (Adam Klabisz)

Allowing light to pass through

Resilience

Ability to withstand harsh conditions

Vulnerable (Adam Klabisz)

At risk of being harmed or attacked

Heritage

Features belonging to the culture of a particular society

Cove

A curved part of the coast partly surrounded by water

Unfiltered contact (with nature)

To experience the natural environment authentically

Erosion

A process in which stone, soil etc., is damaged or removed due to wind, rain or more

Corrosive

żrący, korozyjny

Transcendent

niezwykły, przewyższający

To exceed

wykraczać poza ustalone limity

Aberrant

odbiegające od normy, abnormal

Melanistic

Having very dark or black coloration because of extra pigment in the skin or fur

Solitary

Living or spending most of the time alone rather than in groups

Camouflage

A way an animal blends into its environment to avoid being seen by prey or enemies

Fragmented

Broken into smaller, separate parts instead of one continuous area

Neoteny

When an organism keeps baby-like features in adult life

Paedomorphism

The state where an adult still has traits of a young animal

Endemic

Naturally lives only in a specific place (e.g., Mexico)

Metamorphosis

The change into fully developed adult form

Appendages

An external body part or natural projection attached to a larger, central organism, such as limbs (arms, legs), fins or antennae

Unfurl

To unroll

Be kept in captivity

To be imprisoned

Renowned for

Known for, famous for

Arid

Extremely dry, with little or no rainfall, moisture

Elusive

Hard to spot, difficult to encounter

Agile

Able to move quickly and easily

Distinctive

Something that is clearly different and easy to recognize

Pigmentation

The natural coloring of skin, hair or animals

Ingenuity

The ability to think creatively and solve problems in clever ways

Mitigating

Making something less serious, harmful or painful