The term "Amazon manatee" is a noun.
/ˈæməˌzɒn ˈmænəˌti/
The Amazon manatee (Trichechus inunguis) is a fully aquatic mammal found primarily in the Amazon River Basin. It is one of the four species of manatees and is known for its large size, gentle demeanor, and herbivorous diet, primarily consisting of aquatic vegetation. The term "Amazon manatee" is often used in ecological studies, conservation discussions, and biological research.
Frequency of Use: The term is relatively specialized and is more commonly found in written contexts, such as scientific literature, articles on biodiversity, and conservation efforts, rather than in everyday oral speech.
The Amazon manatee is listed as a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting.
Translation: Ласточка Амазонки занесена в список уязвимых видов из-за потери местообитаний и охоты.
Tourists often catch a glimpse of the Amazon manatee while cruising through the flooded forests of the Amazon.
Translation: Туристы часто успевают заметить ласточку Амазонки во время круиза по затопленным лесам Амазонки.
Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the Amazon manatee in its natural habitat.
Translation: Охранные усилия имеют решающее значение для выживания ласточки Амазонки в её естественной среде обитания.
While "Amazon manatee" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, discussions about wildlife conservation often include terms associated with ecological preservation, species protection, and biodiversity. Below are examples of related idiomatic expressions that indirectly refer to aspects of the Amazon manatee's environment:
"Every cloud has a silver lining." – This idiom can relate to the hope in conservation efforts for species like the Amazon manatee.
Translation: У каждой тучи есть серебряная подкладка.
"The grass is always greener on the other side." – This phrase can be used in discussions about the ideal conditions for wildlife, including the habitat of the Amazon manatee.
Translation: Трава всегда зеленее на другой стороне.
"Out of the frying pan, into the fire." – This might apply to the plight of the Amazon manatee as it navigates threats such as habitat destruction.
Translation: Из сковороды да в огонь.
The term "manatee" comes from the Caribbean Taíno word manatí, which is used to describe this marine mammal. "Amazon" refers to the Amazon River, one of the largest river systems in the world, named after the mythological Amazonian warriors.
Synonyms: - River manatee - Trichechus inunguis (scientific name)
Antonyms: - There are no direct antonyms, but a contrast could be made with other aquatic mammals that are not herbivorous or are not found in freshwater, such as dolphins or sharks.