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The nudibranch is a type of mollusk that inhabits the seas of tropical regions.
ウミウシは、熱帯地域の海に生息する軟体動物の一種です。
It is known for its beautiful appearance and diverse colors.
美しい外見と多様な色彩で知られています。
It lives near the seabed, such as rocky reefs and coral reefs, and primarily feeds on seaweed.
岩礁やサンゴ礁などの海底近くで生活し、海藻を主な食料としています。
Many species are poisonous.
多くの種類が毒を持っています。
They use their vibrant appearance to intimidate predators and release toxins upon contact to deter predators.
見た目の鮮やかさを利用して敵を威嚇したり、接触時に毒を放出して捕食者を威嚇します。
Due to their stunning appearance, many biologists and divers are interested in studying nudibranchs.
その美しい外観から、多くの生物学者やダイバーがウミウシの研究に関心を寄せています。
Nudibranchs are considered one of the most beautiful creatures in marine life and are loved by many people.
ウミウシは海洋生物の中でも特に美しい生物の一つとされており、多くの人々に愛されています。
単語
単語 | 品詞 | 意味 | 例文 |
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nudibranch | 名詞 | ウミウシ |
Nudibranchs are colorful sea slugs found in tropical oceans. (ウミウシは、熱帯の海で見られるカラフルな海蛞蝓です。) |
mollusk | 名詞 | 軟体動物 |
Nudibranchs belong to the group of mollusks, known for their soft bodies. (ウミウシは、その柔らかい体で知られる軟体動物のグループに属しています。) |
tropical | 形容詞 | 熱帯の |
Nudibranchs are commonly found in tropical regions with warm waters. (ウミウシは、温かい水域の熱帯地域でよく見られます。) |
region | 名詞 | 地域 |
The coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region are home to many nudibranch species. |
appearance | 名詞 | 外見 |
Nudibranchs have a striking appearance due to their vibrant colors and intricate patterns. (ウミウシは、その鮮やかな色彩と複雑な模様によって目を引く外見をしています。) |
diverse | 形容詞 | 多様な |
The tropical seas are home to a diverse range of marine life, including nudibranchs. (熱帯の海は、ウミウシを含む多様な海洋生物の生息地です。) |
seabed | 名詞 | 海底 |
Nudibranchs are often found crawling along the seabed in search of food. (ウミウシは、食料を探して海底を這い回ることがよくあります。) |
rocky reefs | 名詞 | 岩礁 |
Nudibranchs inhabit rocky reefs where they can find shelter and food. |
coral reefs | 名詞 | サンゴ礁 |
Nudibranchs are commonly seen on coral reefs, where they feed on algae and small invertebrates. |
primarily | 副詞 | 主に |
Nudibranchs primarily feed on seaweed, although some species may also consume other organisms. (ウミウシは主に海藻を食べますが、一部の種類は他の生物も摂取することがあります。) |
feed on | 句動詞 | 食料とする |
Nudibranchs feed on a variety of prey, including small fish, crustaceans, and plankton. |
seaweed | 名詞 | 海藻 |
Nudibranchs are known to feed on various types of seaweed found in their habitat. (ウミウシは、生息地で見られるさまざまな種類の海藻を食べることで知られています。) |
species | 名詞 | 種類 |
There are thousands of nudibranch species, each with its own unique characteristics. (何千ものウミウシの種が存在し、それぞれ独自の特徴を持っています。) |
vibrant | 形容詞 | 鮮やかな |
Nudibranchs exhibit vibrant colors that serve as a warning to potential predators. |
intimidate | 動詞 | 威嚇する |
The bright colors of nudibranchs can intimidate predators, signaling their toxicity. (ウミウシの鮮やかな色は、その毒性を示して捕食者を威嚇することがあります。) |
predator | 名詞 | 捕食者 |
Nudibranchs have evolved various defense mechanisms to deter predators. |
toxin | 名詞 | 毒素 |
Some nudibranchs contain toxins in their bodies, making them unpalatable to predators. (一部のウミウシには、その体内に毒素が含まれており、捕食者にとって不味いものになっています。) |
deter | 動詞 | 抑止する |
Nudibranchs release chemicals to deter predators from feeding on them. (ウミウシは、捕食者が自分たちを食べないようにするために化学物質を放出します。) |
stunning | 形容詞 | 驚くほど美しい |
Nudibranchs display stunning colors and patterns that captivate underwater observers. (ウミウシは、驚くほど美しい色彩と模様を展示し、水中の観察者を魅了します。) |
biologist | 名詞 | 生物学者 |
Biologists study nudibranchs to understand their behavior, ecology, and evolutionary adaptations. |
問題
The nudibranch is a type of mollusk that inhabits the seas of tropical regions. It is known for its beautiful appearance and diverse colors. It lives near the seabed, such as rocky reefs and coral reefs, and primarily feeds on seaweed. Many species are poisonous. They use their vibrant appearance to intimidate predators and release toxins upon contact to deter predators. Due to their stunning appearance, many biologists and divers are interested in studying nudibranchs. Nudibranchs are considered one of the most beautiful creatures in marine life and are loved by many people.
1. Where is the primary habitat of nudibranchs?
a) On the ocean surface
b) Near rocky or coral reefs on the seafloor
c) On the riverbeds of rivers
d) In aquarium tanks
2. What is the main prey of nudibranchs?
a) Small fish
b) Squid
c) Coral
d) Seaweed
答え
1.b)
Where is the primary habitat of nudibranchs?
ウミウシの主な生息場所はどこですか?
a) On the ocean surface
海面上
b) Near rocky or coral reefs on the seafloor
c) On the riverbeds of rivers
河川の河床
d) In aquarium tanks
水族館の水槽
2.d)
What is the main prey of nudibranchs?
ウミウシが捕食する主な餌は何ですか?
a) Small fish 小魚
c) Coral サンゴ
d) Seaweed 海藻