Hatchling: meaning, definitions and examples

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hatchling

 

[ หˆhรฆสงlษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

young animal

A hatchling is a young animal that has recently emerged from an egg. This term is often used to refer to newly born reptiles, birds, or amphibians shortly after they have hatched and before they have developed into adults.

Synonyms

baby, juvenile, newborn

Examples of usage

  • The turtle hatchlings took their first steps toward the ocean.
  • Birdwatchers were thrilled to see the hatchling being fed by its mother.
  • Wildlife experts studied the survival rate of hatchlings in the wild.

Translations

Translations of the word "hatchling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ninhada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคตเคœเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eintagskรผken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั‚ะฐัˆะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pisklฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poussin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polluelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท civciv

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘์•„๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kuล™รกtko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kurฤa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piลกฤanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆาฑะฑะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒญแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรผcษ™nin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ polluelo

Word origin

The term 'hatchling' dates back to the early 19th century and is derived from the word 'hatch,' which originates from the Old English 'haeccian,' meaning 'to cause (an egg) to break open.' The suffix '-ling' is a diminutive that denotes a young or small version of something. Therefore, 'hatchling' literally means a small creature that has just emerged from its egg. The word is commonly used in biological and ecological contexts, especially in reference to the early stages of life for various species, including birds and reptiles. Over time, the word has become a staple in discussions around wildlife conservation and breeding programs as it is essential to understand the vulnerabilities of hatchlings in their natural habitats.