Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'arthropod'

English Word: arthropod

Key Russian Translations:

• членистоногое [t͡ɕlʲɪnʲɪstɐˈnoɡə] - [Formal, Scientific]

Frequency: Medium (Common in scientific, biological, or educational contexts; less frequent in everyday conversation)

Difficulty: Intermediate (B1/B2) - Requires familiarity with scientific terminology and basic Russian noun declensions; suitable for learners with some vocabulary in biology.

Pronunciation (Russian):

членистоногое: [t͡ɕlʲɪnʲɪstɐˈnoɡə]

Note on членистоногое: The pronunciation involves a soft 'л' sound (palatalized), which can be challenging for English speakers. Stress falls on the third syllable ("no-"). Variations may occur in regional dialects, but this is the standard form.

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Meanings and Usage:

An invertebrate animal with an exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed limbs (e.g., insects, spiders, crustaceans).

Translation(s) & Context:

• членистоногое - Used primarily in formal, scientific, or educational contexts to describe arthropods in biology, zoology, or environmental discussions.

Usage Examples:

• В эволюционной биологии членистоногие играют ключевую роль в развитии разнообразных видов.

  In evolutionary biology, arthropods play a key role in the development of diverse species.

• Многие членистоногие, такие как пауки, имеют сложные системы защиты.

  Many arthropods, such as spiders, have complex defense systems.

• Исследования членистоногих помогают понять экосистемы океанов.

  Studies of arthropods help understand ocean ecosystems.

• Членистоногие адаптировались к различным средам обитания, от пустынь до джунглей.

  Arthropods have adapted to various habitats, from deserts to jungles.

• В школьных уроках биологии часто обсуждают, как членистоногие эволюционировали от простых форм.

  In school biology lessons, it's often discussed how arthropods evolved from simple forms.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Членистоногое" is a neuter noun in Russian, derived from scientific terminology. It follows standard third-declension patterns for neuter nouns but is often used in its base form due to its technical nature. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: This noun does not have irregular forms, but in scientific writing, it may remain undeclined for emphasis or in compound terms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • Артроподы (arthopody) - A direct transliteration, used interchangeably in modern scientific contexts; less common in traditional Russian texts.
  • Многоножки (mnogonozhki) - Refers specifically to centipedes or millipedes, with a narrower scope; useful in descriptive biology.
• Antonyms: Not directly applicable, as "членистоногое" is a specific biological category. However, contrasting terms might include "бесхребетные" (bespine invertebrates) in a broader sense, though not exact opposites.

Related Phrases:

• Морские членистоногие - Marine arthropods; refers to ocean-dwelling species like crabs and shrimp.
• Наземные членистоногие - Terrestrial arthropods; used for land-based ones like insects and spiders.
• Членистоногие в экосистеме - Arthropods in the ecosystem; a phrase for discussing their role in environmental biology.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "членистоногое" directly corresponds to the English "arthropod" in scientific contexts, maintaining a formal tone. It is typically used in singular form for the category as a whole, with plural for specific instances. Be mindful of declension when using in sentences; for example, in genitive constructions like "исследование членистоногих" (study of arthropods). If multiple translations exist, choose "членистоногое" for precision in biology, but "артроподы" for international alignment. Avoid in casual conversation due to its technical nature.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "член" (which means "member" or has unrelated connotations) instead of "членистоногое," confusing the prefix.

  Correct: "Членистоногое" is the full term; incorrect example: "Член животного" (wrongly implying something else). Explanation: "Член" is not related; always use the complete word to avoid misunderstandings.

• Error: Failing to decline the noun properly, e.g., saying "изучение членистоногое" instead of "изучение членистоногого."

  Correct: "Изучение членистоногого" (genitive case); Explanation: Russian requires case agreement, so learners must check the sentence structure for accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

"Членистоногое" is a term rooted in scientific classification rather than cultural idioms. However, in Russian culture, arthropods like insects and spiders often appear in folklore and literature as symbols of resilience or pests, such as in stories by writers like Chekhov, where they represent the harshness of nature. This reflects Russia's vast ecosystems and historical emphasis on natural sciences.

Related Concepts:

• Насекомое (insect)
• Паук (spider)
• Ракообразные (crustaceans)
• Эволюция (evolution)