CLASSIFICATION FIELD GUIDE !
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GMS 2013-2014
COMMON NAME: Golden Bandicoot
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Isoodon auratus
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Eukaryote Animilia Chordata Mammalia Peramelemorphia Peramelidae Isoodon auratus
Description of Species: The golden bandicoot is a short-nosed bandicoot found in northern Australia. It is the smallest of its genus . The golden bandicoot is now a threatened species. it is an omnivore, consuming succulents, insects, plant bulbs, and small reptiles. Being nocturnal, the Golden Bandicoot hunts at night by digging small holes in the ground to find food. Identifying Characteristics: It averages about 35 cm (or 14 in.) in length from head to tail and weighs between 260-655g (or 9-23 oz) with an average of 310 g (11 oz) Smallest of the short-nosed bandicoots with a golden color back, hence the name, finely streaked with black fur. The sides and face are a faded light rust color, and the underbelly is pale amber. Interesting Facts: Endangered --- Birds are the main threat to the species, and bandicoots must compete with rabbits for resources.
COMMON NAME: Japanese spider crab
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Macrocheira kaempferi
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Eukarya Animalia Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Inachidae Macrocheira kaempferi
Description of Species: Found on southern coast of Japan, live a depths of 500 ft or more Orange with white spots in the legs Identifying Characteristics: Size → 12 feet and 41 pounds Interesting Facts: Is considered a delicacy in Japan
COMMON NAME: Red-Lipped Batfish
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ogcocephalus darwini
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Actinopterygii Lophiiformes Ogcocephalidae Ogcocephalus darwini
Description of Species: Found off the coast of the Galapagos Islands, lives at depths of 30 feet, Identifying Characteristics: Poor swimmers that use fins to “walk” along the ocean floor Interesting Facts: Lures other little fish in with a spine-like dorsal fin
COMMON NAME: Goblin Shark
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mitsukurina owstoni
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Chondrichthyes Lamniformes Mitsukurinidae Mitsukurina owstoni
Description of Species: Deep sea (330 ft) shark, 10 to 13 feet long at maturity, pink or tan in color, young ones can be white, found in Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans Identifying Characteristics: Flabby body and small fins, odd shaped snout Interesting Facts: Sometimes called a “living fossill” Largest one ever captures was 20 feet long!
COMMON NAME: Panda Ant
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Euspinolia militaris
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Eukarya Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Hymenoptera Mutillidae Euspinolia militaris
Description of Species: Wingless wasp from Chile and Argentina, has painful sting Identifying Characteristics: Black and white coloring Interesting Facts: NOT an ant but a species of wingless wasp
COMMON NAME: Sea Swallow or Blue Angel
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Glaucus atlanticus
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Eukarya Animalia Mollusca Gastropoda Nudibranchia Glaucidae Glaucus atlanticus
Description of Species: Small, blue sea slug found along the East and South Coast of South Africa, European waters, the east coast of Australia and Mozambique. 3 cm in length with six appendages. Identifying Characteristics: Blue coloring Interesting Facts: It floats upside down. It eats Portugese man o’ war jellyfish and “saves” the venom -- this makes it have a very painful even deadly sting. It is also a hermaphrodite - having both male and female reprodctive organs!
COMMON NAME: Okapi
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Okapia johnstoni
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Artiodactyla Giraffidae Okapia johnstoni
Description of Species: Located in Central Africa, related to the giraffe 6-8 ft long and 5- 6 ft tall Tend to be solitary coming together only to breed Herbivores Identifying Characteristics: Reddish backs with black and white striped legs Interesting Facts: They have very long tongues (35 cm) and it uses its tongue to wash its eyes and ears. They have scent glands on their feet that leave a sticky tar substance behind.
COMMON NAME: Blob Fish “2013’s Ugliest Animal”
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Psychrolutes marcidus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Actinopterygii Scorpaeniformes Psychrolutidae Psychrolutes marcidus
Description of Species: Deep sea fish found off the coast of Australia and New Zealand 30 cm long Live at depths of 600 to 1200 m (2000 to 4000 ft) Identifying Characteristics: Gelatinous mass with slightly less density than water They look very different under the water... Interesting Facts: The do not hunt food but wait for it to come by.
COMMON NAME: Yeti Crab
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Kiwa hirsuta
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Eukarya Animalia Arthopoda Malacostraca Decapoda Kiwaidae Kiwa hirsuta
Description of Species: Recently discovered crustacean found in the South Pacific Ocean 15 cm (6 in) long “Hair” contains bacteria that may detoxify the water May feed on bacteria but could be a carnivore Identifying Characteristics: Legs and claws are covered with silky, blond setae (fur-like substance) Interesting Facts: Lives near hydro-thermal vents at depths of 2200 meters (7200 ft) Thought to be blind
COMMON NAME: Naked Mole Rat
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Heterochphalus glaber
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Rodentia Bathyergidae Heterochphalus glaber
Description of Species: Burrowing rodent native to East Africa, small eyes and short legs for moving underground, they dig with their teeth Live in burrows with 75-80 others mole rats Identifying Characteristics: 8 - 10 cm (3-4 in) and 30 grams (1 oz) Interesting Facts: Only species in its genus Social structure is similar to bees and ants with one queen and 1-3 males that reproduce and all other are sterlie “workers” Eat their own feces (and tubers found underground) Live for up to 31 years! Resistent to cancer!
COMMON NAME: Fantastic Leaf Tailed Gecko
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Uroplatus phantasticus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Reptilia Squamata Gekkonidae Uroplatus phantasticus
Description of Species: species of gecko indigenous to the island of Madagascar, arboreal species that relies on its natural camouflage, 2.5 in long , occurs in a variety of colors, including hues of purple, orange, tan and yellow, but is often mottled brown Identifying Characteristics: its tail looks like a leaf Interesting Facts: Geckos possess no eyelids, just a transparent covering over their eyes, and so they use their long, mobile tongues to wipe away any dust or debris that gets into the eye
COMMON NAME: Eastern Emerals Elysia
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Elysia chlorotica
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Eukarya Animalia Mollusca Gastropoda Heterobranchia Plakobranchoidea Elysia chlorotica
Description of Species: green sea slug, found laong east coast of US, in salt marshes, tidal pools, they are between 2-3 cm long but can grow up to 6 cm. Identifying Characteristics: Green leafy color and texture Interesting Facts: They appear green because of chloroplast in some of their cells. They get theses chloroplasts from an algae they eat --- they are able to photosynthesize energy from the sun
COMMON NAME: Giant Isopod
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Bathynomus giganteus
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Eukarya Animalia Crustacea Malacostraca Isopoda Cirolanidae Bathynomus giganteus
Description of Species: Isopod found in cold dee waters of Alantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, 19-39 cm long (7-14 in), scavengers, Identifying Characteristics: Resemble a wood louse, with exoskeleton Interesting Facts: Largest was 76 cm (30 in) long, can curl up into a ball
COMMON NAME: Pink Slug
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Triboniophorus aff. graeffi
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Eukarya Animalia Mollusca Gastropoda Heterobranchia Athoracophoroidea Triboniophorus aff. graeffi
Description of Species: giant air-breathing land slug found only on Mount Kapatur in Australia, eat algae and moss growing on snow gum trees, 20 cm (8 in) long Identifying Characteristics: Hot pink slug Interesting Facts: Are out at night and during misty mornings.
COMMON NAME: African clawed frog
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Xenopus laevis
Eukaryota Animelia Chordata Amphibia Anura Pipida Xenopus Xenopus laevis
Description of Species:These frogs are plentiful in ponds and rivers within the south-eastern portion of Sub-Saharan Africa. Identifying Characteristics:They are aquatic and are often greenish-grey in color. They have webbing only on their hind feet. The average life-span of these frogs ranges from 5-15 years. This frog has smooth slippery skin which is multicolored on its back with blotches of olive gray or brown. The underside is creamy white with a yellow tinge. African Clawed Frogs have curved, flat snouts Interesting Facts: Male frogs are usually about 20% smaller than females, with slim bodies and legs.
COMMON NAME: American Black Bear
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ursus americanus
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Eukarya Animelia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Ursidae Ursus Ursus americanus
Description of Species: It is a medium sized bear native to North America Identifying Characteristics:They have a broad skull and a narrow muzzle and a large jaw. They are black, some times blond and brown or grayish brown.they have short round claws. the soles of their feet are black or brownish. They are leathery and deeply wrinkled. Interesting Facts:All American Black Bears that live in Maine are the color black. 85% of a Black Bears diet is vegetarian. A black Bear can kill a human but they don’t. In fact, they try to avoid confronting humans.
COMMON NAME: Orca Whale
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Orcinus orca
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Eukaryota Animalia Chordata Mammalia Cetacea Oceanic dolphin Orcinus Orcinus orca
Description of Species: The Orca Whale, also known as the Killer Whale and less commonly, the Blackfish. Orca’s are found in all of the oceans from the frigid Arctic and Antarctic to the tropical oceans and seas. They hunt on seals, walruses, sea lions, and whales. The whales migrate 500 miles in just one week. Identifying Characteristics: The orca whale is black and white, as you can see in the picture. They have a very tall dorsal fin on their back, but if the whales are kept in captivity than the dorsal fin will flop over and will not be able to straighten out by itself. The whale has very sharp teeth. Interesting Facts: They are not a part of the whale family, but they are the largest of the dolphins. They are very social and live in pods of up to 40 other orcas. The orcas use cooperative hunting style. They use echolocation to not only hunt, but to communicate as well. In the wild they can live up to 50 years old. They are listed on the endangered species list. The orcas population is overruled by the females.
COMMON NAME: Common Zebra
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Equus quagga
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Perissodactyla Equidae Equus Hericium coralloides
Description of Species: The Equus quagga is most commonly known as the Common Zebra, it has evolved from the now extinct Quagga, a zebra like animal that didn’t have stripes all over its body, just near the neck. Identifying Characteristics: the Common Zebra or Equus quagga has Black stripes with a mane that stands straight up on its neck, the mane is also striped. Interesting Facts: Individual zebras can apparently recognize each other by their stripe patterns.
COMMON NAME: Sea Urchin
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Strongylocentrotus echinoidea
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Eukarya Animalia Echinodermata Echinoidea Camarodonta Echinidae Strongylocentrotus Strongylocentrotus echinoidea
Description of Species: Sea urchins move like sea stars, sea urchins live in almost any ocean. Identifying Characteristics: Sea urchins are usually round and have spikes on them Interesting Facts: sometimes called sea hedgehog
COMMON NAME: Mallard Duck
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Anas platyrhynchos
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Aves Anseriformes Anatidae Anas Anas platyrhynchos
Description of Species:Webbed feet. Swim, and fish. Live in ponds. Identifying Characteristics: Bills, 2 ft long, 1 ft tall, tail feathers, white, black. Different colored bills. Interesting Facts: Mallard ducks, males have green head feathers while females have brown ones.
COMMON NAME: White Tailed Deer
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Odocoileus virginianus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Artiodactyla Cervidae Capreolinae Odocoileus virginianus
Description of Species: The White tailed Deer is a common species in the U.S. As you can see that this picture, there is a baby white tailed deer. Sadly this deer is very common during hunting season. :( This kind of deer is very kind, no danger whatsoever, and the parents protect their young like there’s no tomorrow! Identifying Characteristics: The white tailed deer is tan or brown in the summer and grayish brown in winter. It has white on its throat, around its eyes and nose, on its stomach and on the underside of its tail. Interesting Facts: ● Males weigh between 150 and 300 pounds ● Females weigh between 90 and 200 pounds. ● They sleep in the cutest formation. Extra:
COMMON NAME: Red Fox
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Vulpus vulpus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Canidae Vulpus Vulpus vulpus
Description of Species: The Red fox is also common in the U.S and also in other places too such as Europe, sometimes in Alaska too! You now might be thinking… Alaska? Really? Yep, they can live there too! Sadly the Red Fox is also very common during hunting season as well. Identifying Characteristics: The red fox has orangish-red fur on its back, sides and head. It has white fur under its neck and on its chest. It has a long bushy tail tipped in white, pointed black ears and black legs and feet. Interesting Facts: ● The red fox makes its home in wooded areas, prairies and farmland. ● Red foxes are often together in pairs or small groups consisting of families, such as a mated pair and their young, or a male with several females having kinship ties.
COMMON NAME: Ethiopian Wolf
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Canis simensis
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivoria Canidae Canis Canis simensis
Description of Species: The Ethiopian Wolf is native to the Ethiopian highlands, in, of course, Ethiopia. They are the world's rarest canid, and Africa's most endangered carnivore. They are diurnal, but can change to be nocturnal if they need too. The wolfs are very specific in their habitat, located in only seven mountainous regions. Identifying Characteristics: The Ethiopian Wolf is famous for their long narrow skull and reddish brown fur. They are similar in size and build to the North American Wolf. Their ears are broad and pointed up-word, and their legs are somewhat longer than most other wolfs. Interesting Facts: The Ethiopian Wolf is endangered with an adult population of 360-44. Their biggest threat is the spread of human population, because it results in habitat degradation through overgrazing and disease transference from free ranging dogs.
COMMON NAME: Common Wombat
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Vombatus ursinus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Diprotodontia Vombatidae Vombatus Vombatus ursinus
Description of Species: The Common Wombat is one out of the three species known for Wombats. They are only found in south-eastern Australia, so they’re very rare. Common Wombats are herbivores and like to live alone. Identifying Characteristics: The Common Wombat is built close to the ground with short, stubby legs. They’re body is sturdy and when fully grown, they can reach between 2.5 to 4 feet and weigh between 37 and 88 pounds! Their claws are noticeably long because they dig tunnels 20+ meters long for their home. The Common Wombat is nocturnal. Interesting Facts: The Common Wombat can be distinguished from the other two hairy-nosed species because of their bald nose.
COMMON NAME: Chocolate Labrador Retriever
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Canis lupus familiaris
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Canidae Canis Canis lupus
Description of Species: The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed of dog. Labs are originally from Newfoundland. Identifying Characteristics: They are large with a short, dense coat. They have a long nose, thin heads, and long legs. Webbed between their toes make them excellent swimmers. Interesting Facts: The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed of dog in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
COMMON NAME: Bobcat
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lynx rufus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Felidae Lynx Lynx rufus
Description of Species: The Bobcat ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico. It adapts to wooded areas, semi deserts, urban edge, forest edges, and swampland environments. Identifying Characteristics: Gray to brown coat, whiskered face, and black-tufted ears. The Bobcat has black bars on its fore-legs and a black-tipped stubby tail. Interesting Facts: It resembles the mid-sized Lynx and is twice the size of a domestic house cat. The Bobcat prefers to eat hares and rabbits, but it will hunt insects, chickens, small rodents, and deer.
COMMON NAME: Goldfish
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Carassius auratus auratus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Actinopterygii Cypriniformes Cyprinidae Carassius Carassius auratus
Description of Species: The goldfish freshwater fish. Small member of the Carp family. Identifying Characteristics: Regardless of it’s name the goldfish can be white, yellow, orange, red, brown, and black. Interesting Facts: a goldfish adapt to it’s environment by growing to the size of it’s habitat. It was the first domesticated fish.
COMMON NAME: Firefly
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Photuris lucicrescens
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Eukarya Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Coleoptera Lampyridae Photuris Photuris lucicrescens
Description of Species: The Firefly Is very special because it can glow. In most species the male can fly but, the females cannot. Identifying Characteristics: Usually found at night glowing. The chemical in the lower abdomen can be yellow, green, or even a pale red. Interesting Facts: Their larva are often called “gloworms.”
COMMON NAME: Yellow Lab
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Canis Lupus Familiaris
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Canidae Canis Canis Lupus Familiaris
Description of Species: Labradors are relatively large, with males typically weighing 29 to 41 kg (64 to 90 lb) and females 25 to 32 kg (55 to 71 lb). Identifying Characteristics: Labrador hair is usually fairly short and straight, and the tail quite broad and strong. The webbed toes of the Labrador Retriever make them excellent swimmers. The webbing between their toes can also serve as a "snowshoe" in colder climates. Interesting Facts: • The modern Labrador's ancestors originated on the island of Newfoundland. • Labradors do not typically jump high fences or dig, but because of their personalities, some Labradors climb and/or jump for their own amusement.
COMMON NAME: Tabby Cat
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Felis Catus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Felidae Felis Felis Catus
Description of Species: A tabby is any domestic cat that has a coat featuring distinctive stripes, dots, lines or swirling patterns, usually together with a mark resembling an M on its forehead. Identifying Characteristics: Tends to have a pattern of dark browns, ochres and black but also occurs in grey. Tabbies have dark bars on the legs, tail, and cheeks. Interesting Facts: There are actually many kinds of Tabbies- Mackerel, Classic, Ticked, and Spotted.
COMMON NAME: Squirrel
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Sciurus Carolinensis
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Rodentia Sciuridae Sciurus Sciurus Carolinensis
Description of Species: Squirrels are familiar to almost everyone. More than 200 squirrel species live all over the world, with the notable exception of Australia. Identifying Characteristics:They can descend from a tree head first. the hind limbs are longer than the fore limbs, and they have four or five toes on each paw. They eat seeds and nuts, but many will eat insects and even small vertebrates. Interesting Facts: early spring is the hardest time of year for squirrels, because buried nuts begin to sprout and are no longer available for the squirrel to eat, and new food sources have not become available yet. During these times, squirrels eat the buds of trees.
COMMON NAME: Turkey
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Meleagris Gallopavo
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Aves Galliformes Phasianidae Meleagris Meleagris Gallopavo
Description of Species: The eastern wild turkey is found in hardwood and mixed forests from New England and southern Canada and northern Florida in the east to Texas, Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota in the west. It has also been successfully transplanted in states outside of its original range, including California, Oregon and Washington.
Identifying Characteristics: Turkeys come in many shapes and sizes. When you eat a turkey for Thanksgiving, you would mainly eat a white feathered turkey which is a turkey that is born in huge barns and are separated from each other. (Female and male are separated) But a wild turkey are mainly in a flock traveling and looking for food together. The younger turkeys eat mostly while the grown ups watch out for predators every now and then. They ALWAYS stay together. Interesting Facts:
COMMON NAME: Humpback Anglerfish
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Melanocetus johnsonii
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Actinopterygii Lophiiformes Melanocetidae Melanocetus Melanocetus johnsonii
Description of Species: The fish lives deep under the surface of the ocean Identifying Characteristics: Light on the top of head, six fins, and has lots of teeth Interesting Facts: The fish makes its own light. The male fish permanently attaches itself to the female fish.
COMMON NAME: Box Jellyfish
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chironex fleckeri
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Eukarya Animalia Cnidaria Cubozoa Chirodropida Chirodropidae Chironex Chironex fleckeri
Description of Species: It lives in the deep Identifying Characteristics: It is see through. Interesting Facts: It has a deadly sting.
COMMON NAME: Black Mamba
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dendroaspis polylepis
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Reptilia Squamata Elapidae Dendroaspis Dendroaspis polylepis
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Description of Species: It is a reptile, and it is a light grey color. Identifying Characteristics: The snake has a black coloring in its mouth. Interesting Facts: It only lives in the Africa, and it is the most deadly snake in the world.
COMMON NAME: White Pointer
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Carcharodon carcharias
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Chondrichthyes Lamniformes Lamnidae Carcharodon Carcharodon carcharias
Description of Species: They have grayish color on top so they camouflage with sea above and they have a white bottom so they look like the sky from underneath. Identifying Characteristics: They have bad eyesight so they hunt be electric feels in tendons down the side of there body. Interesting Facts: They can grow to over twenty feet and weigh about 5,000 pounds.
COMMON NAME: Liger
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Panthera leo♂ x Panthera Tigris♀
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Eukary Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivoria Felidae Panthera Panthera leo♂ x Panthera Tigris♀
Description of Species: It is a breed between a panther and a tiger Identifying Characteristics: It has stripes like a tiger and the hair of a panther Interesting Facts: The liger stands 9 feet tall on its two hind legs.
COMMON NAME: Chipmunk
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tamias striatus
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Eukaryota Animalia Chordata Mammalia Rodentia Sciuridae Tamias Tamias striatus
Description of Species: It has reddish-brown fur on its upper body and five dark brown stripes mixing with light brown stripes along its back, ending in a dark tail. It has lighter fur on the lower part of its body. It has a tawny stripe that runs from its whiskers to below its ears, and light stripes over its eyes. It has two fewer teeth than other chipmunks and four toes each on the front legs but five on the hind legs. Identifying Characteristics: It has reddish-brown fur on its upper body and five dark brown stripes mixing with light brown stripes along its back, ending in a dark tail. It has lighter fur on the lower part of its body. It has a tawny stripe that runs from its whiskers to below its ears, and light stripes over its eyes. It has two fewer teeth than other chipmunks and four toes each on the front legs but five on the hind legs. It can climb trees well but constructs underground nests with extensive tunnel systems, often with several entrances. To hide the construction of its burrow, the eastern chipmunk carries dirt to a different location in its cheek pouches. It also lines the burrow with leaves, rocks, sticks, and other material, making it even harder to see. Interesting Facts: The Eastern Chipmunk constructs underground nests with extensive tunnel systems, often with several entrances. To hide the construction of its burrow, the eastern chipmunk carries dirt to a different location in its cheek pouches. It also lines the burrow with leaves, rocks, sticks, and other material, making it even harder to see.
COMMON NAME: Chinchilla
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chinchilla lanigera
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mamalia Rodentia Chinchillidae Chinchillia Chinchilla lanigera
Description of Species:The two living species of chinchilla are Chinchilla chinchilla[1][2] (formerly known as Chinchilla brevicaudata) and Chinchilla lanigera. There is little noticeable difference between the species, except C. chinchilla has a shorter tail, a thicker neck and shoulders, and shorter ears than C. lanigera. The former species is currently facing extinction;; the latter, though rare, can be found in the wild.[6] Domesticated chinchillas are thought to have come from the C. lanigera species. Identifying Characteristics: Chinchillas have rounded ears, bushy tails and thick, soft fur. Their fur ranges from bluish gray to white, silver, beige or black. The body length is about 10 to 14 inches while the tail is another 5 to 6 inches. Interesting Facts: ● Chinchillas can jump over six feet high. ● Chinchillas can sleep upside down.
COMMON NAME: Asian Elephant
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Elephas maximus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammal Proboscidea Elephantidae Elephas Elephas maximus
Description of Species: Elephants are large mammals of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea. Traditionally, two species are recognised, the African elephant(Loxodonta africana) and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), although some evidence suggests that African bush elephants and African forest elephants are separate species (L. africana and L. cyclotis respectively). Elephants are scattered throughout sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Elephantidae are the only surviving family of the order proboscidea;; other, now extinct, families of the order include mammoths and mastodons. Identifying Characteristics: The largest living terrestrial animals, male African elephants can reach a height of 4 m (13 ft) and weigh 7,000 kg (15,000 lb). All elephants have several distinctive features the most notable of which is a long proboscis or trunk used for many purposes, particularly for grasping objects. In addition to their trunks, their incisors grow into tusks, which serve as tools for moving objects and digging and as weapons for fighting. The elephant's large ear flaps help to control the temperature of its body. African elephants have larger ears and concave backs while Asian elephants have smaller ears and convex or level backs. Interesting Facts: ● Elephants are the largest land animals in the world ● Elephants are the only mammal that can't jump
COMMON NAME: Pug
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Canis lupus familiaris
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Eukaryote Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Canidae Canis Canis lupus familiaris
Description of Species: The breed is often described as multum in parvo, or "much in little", alluding to the pug's remarkable personality, despite its small size. Pugs are strong willed but rarely aggressive, and are suitable for families with children. The majority of the breed is very fond of children and sturdy enough to properly play with them. Depending on their owner's mood, they can be quiet and docile but also vivacious and teasing Identifying Characteristics: The pug is a toy dog with a short muzzle and wrinkly face and curled tail. The breed has a glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors. Interesting Facts: -A pug was judged Best in Show at the World Dog Show in 2004. -Pugs were brought from China to Europe in the seventeenth century - other names of the pug: Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Mops, Carlin
COMMON NAME: Koala Bear
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Phascolarctos cinereus
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Eukaryote Animalia Chordata Mammalia diprotodontia Phascolarctidae Phascolarctos Phascolarctos cinereus
Description of Species:The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus or inaccurately, koala bear) is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae, and its closest living relatives are the wombats. Identifying Characteristics: The koala is a stocky animal with a large head. It has a body length of 60–85 cm (24–33 in) and a weight of 4–15 kg (9–33 lb),making it among the largest arboreal marsupial. Interesting Facts: -The koala has one of the smallest brains in proportion to body weight of any mammal - It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae, and its closest living relatives are the wombats. -Koalas have few natural predators and parasites but are threatened by various pathogens, like Chlamydiaceae bacteria and the koala retrovirus, as well as bushfires and droughts.
COMMON NAME: Honey Badger
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mellivora capensis
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Mustelidae Mellivora Mellivora capensis
Description of Species: Even though the Honey Badger is part of the Badger group,is doesn’t really resemble other Badger species. It’s more similar to weasels instead. The species comes from Africa, South Asia and Indian sub-continent. Identifying Characteristics: They are skilled diggers, able to dig tunnels into hard ground in 10 minutes. Honey badgers are intelligent animals and are one of a few species known to be capable of using tools. Honey badgers are notorious for their strength, ferocity and toughness. They have been known to savagely and fearlessly attack almost any kind of animal. They are virtually tireless in combat and can wear out much larger animals in physical confrontations. Interesting Facts: It’s lifespan in the wild is unknown, though captive individuals have been known to live for approximately 24 years. Honey badgers live alone in self-dug holes. They are skilled diggers, able to dig tunnels into hard ground in 10 minutes. When hunting, they trot with their foretoes turned in. Honey badgers favor bee honey. Eat insects, frogs, tortoises, rodents, turtles, lizards, eggs, and birds.
COMMON NAME: Orangutan
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pongo pygmaeus morio
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Eukarya Anamalia Chordata
Mammalia Primates Pongidae Pongo Pongo pygmaeus morio
Description of Species: However, since 1996, they have been divided into two species, Bornean Orangutan, and Sumatran Orangutan. The orangutans are also the only surviving species of the subfamily. Both extant species had their genomes sequenced and they appear to have diverged around 400,000 years ago. Identifying Characteristics: Males communicate by the "long call" for territorial and courting purposes. Orangutans’ arms are stronger and longer than their legs. Their reach from fingertip to fingertip can be as long as 8 feet. Adult males lead mostly solitary lives (except when consorting with females. They rarely descend from treetops to ground;; when they do, they usually walk on all fours (quadrupedal). Interesting Facts: Fruit makes up 65–90% of the orangutan diet.They rest during midday then travel in the late afternoon. Orangutans don’t swim. The main predators of orangutans are tigers. Their feet have four long toes and an opposable big toe. Their fingers and toes are curved, allowing them to get a better grip on branches.
COMMON NAME: Giant Anteater
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Myrmecophaga tridactyla
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Pilosa Myrmecophagidae Myrmecophaga Myrmecophaga tridactyla
Description of Species: The giant anteater can be identified by it’s large size, elongated muzzle, and long, bushy tail. Females weigh 60-86 lbs (27-39 kg). Males weigh 73-90 lbs (33-41 kg). Their total body length is 182- 217 cm (5.97- 7.12 ft). Its tubular snout, which ends in it’s tiny mouth and nostrils, takes up most of its head. It’s ears and eyes are relatively small. Next, a small hump can be found at the back of their necks. Also, their coat is mostly grey and white and there are 5 toes on each foot. They also have poor eyesight but it’s sense of smell is 40 times more sensitive than humans. Lastly, Anteaters are found in Central and South America. Identifying Characteristics: All anteaters have an elongated snout with a thin tongue that can be extended to a length greater than the length of the head. They have tube shaped mouths with lips but no teeth. They use their large, curved fore claws to tear open ant and termite mounds. While eating, they use their dense and long fur to defend them from attacks from the insects. Interesting Facts: An interesting fact about the giant anteaters is the adult males are slightly larger and more muscular than females, and have wider heads and necks. Next, With a body temperature reaching between 33 and 36 °C (91 and 97 °F), anteaters have the lowest body temperatures of any mammal. Also, anteater habitats include dry tropical forests, rainforests, grasslands, and savannas. Lastly, their long tongues can lap up 35,000 ants and termites that they swallow whole each day.
COMMON NAME: Giraffe
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Giraffa camelopardalis
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Artiodactyla Giraffidae Giraffa G. camelopardalis
Description of Species: Fully grown giraffes stand 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall, with males taller than females. The average weight is 1,192 kg (2,628 lb) for an adult male and 828 kg (1,825 lb) for an adult female. On both sides of their heads, they have bulging, round eyes that give them good, all-round vision from their tall height. Giraffes see in color and their senses of hearing and smell are also sharp. Despite their long neck and legs, the giraffe's body is relatively short. Identifying Characteristics: Giraffes have a long tongue that’s about 50 cm. It is purplish-black in color, to protect from sunburns, and is useful for grasping foliage, as well as grooming and cleaning their noses. They can also close their muscular nostrils to protect against sandstorms and ants. Their coat has dark blotches or patches separated by light hair. Male’s coats begin to get darker as they get older. Their coat serves as camouflage, allowing them to blend in the light and shade patterns of savanna woodlands. Each individual giraffe has a unique coat pattern. Interesting Facts: An interesting fact about them is a male giraffe can weigh as much as a pickup truck! That’s about 1400 kilograms. Also, drinking is one of the most dangerous times for a giraffe. While it is getting a drink it cannot keep a look out for predators and is vulnerable to attack. Lastly, a female giraffe gives birth while standing up. The calf drops approximately 6 feet to the ground, but it is not hurt from the fall.
COMMON NAME: Red Panda
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ailurus fulgens
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Ailuridae Ailurus Ailurus fulgens
Description of Species: The head and body length of red pandas measures 50 to 64 cm (20 to 25 in), and their tail is 28 to 59 cm (11 to 23 in). Males weigh 3.7 to 6.2 kg (8.2 to 14 lb) and females 3 to 6.0 kg (6.6 to 13.2 lb). It has reddish-brown fur, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling gait due to its shorter front legs. It feeds mainly on bamboo, but is omnivorous and also eats eggs, birds, insects, and small mammals. They are mainly active from dusk to dawn. Identifying Characteristics: The red panda is a bamboo feeder with strong, curved, and sharp claws. They have long, soft reddish-brown fur and a light face with tear markings, similar to a raccoon. Their roundish head has medium-sized upright ears, a black nose, and very dark eyes: almost pitch black. The legs are black and short with thick fur on the soles of the paws. This fur serves as thermal insulation on snow-covered or ice surfaces. Interesting Facts: On interesting fact about red pandas is male red pandas will fight with each other by standing on their hind legs and boxing with their claws. Also, To stay warm, red pandas sometimes roll into a ball, with their heads tucked beneath their chest and nose pushed between their hind paws. Next, Red pandas do not like water. Lastly, the red panda is commonly called wah because of the “Wah” call it makes.
COMMON NAME: Bottlenose Dolphin
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tursiops truncatus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Cetacea Delphinidae Tursiops Tursiops truncatus
Description of Species: about twice the size of a human Identifying Characteristics: dorsal fin, blow hole Interesting Facts: very intelligent
COMMON NAME: Camel
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Camelus dromedarius
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Artiodactyla Camelidae Camelidae Camelus dromedarius
Description of Species: Camels live in deserts, where it is hot and dry. Camels have adaptations that help them live in deserts. They have a thick coat of hair that protects them from the sun. They have wide, soft feet, so they can walk a long time in the hot sand. Identifying Characteristics: One or two humps, long legs, pretty long neck. Interesting Facts: They are called the ship of the desert. It can change it body temperature by 6 degrees It has two sets of eyelashes.
COMMON NAME: Lobster
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Homarus americanus
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Eukarya Animalia Arthropoda Crustacea Decapoda Nephropidae Homarus Homarus americanus
Description of Species: They have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the seafloor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Identifying Characteristics: Claws, long body, tail, whisker things. Interesting Facts: They navigate by smell, taste with their feet, listen with their legs. Their “brains” are in their throats, and their teeth are in their stomachs.
COMMON NAME: red tail hawk
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Buteo jamaicensis
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Aves Falconiform Accipitridae Buteo Buteo jamaicensis
Description of Species:its a bird Identifying Characteristics:Hawks have always been known to have sharp vision and to be very able hunters. Within the hawk species, the female is generally larger than the male. Interesting Facts:...
COMMON NAME: Platypus
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ornithorhynchus anatinus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Monotremata Ornithorhynchidae Ornithorhynchus Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Description of Species: lays eggs, semiaquatic, covered with dense brown waterproof fur, and wide flat tail. Identifying Characteristics: brown fur, wide fat tail, duck like bill. Interesting Facts: The first person to find a platypus thought it was a beaver with a duck bill sewed on. used to be nicknamed duckmole.
COMMON NAME: Aye-aye
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Daubentonia madagascariensis
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Therapsida Daubentoniidae Daubentonia Daubentonia madagascariensis
Description of Species: Native of Madagascar, nocturnal, lives in nests, and stays in the trees. Identifying Characteristics: Thick hair that is usually not one color, in length, a full-grown aye-aye is typically about three feet long with a tail as long as its body, Interesting Facts: It is listed as near threatened, it uses it’s long thin middle finger to pull bugs out of trees.
COMMON NAME: Southern three-banded armadillo
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Tolypeutes matacus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Cingulata Dasypodidae Tolypeutes Tolypeutes matacus
Description of Species: Hard protective shell, eats insects with its tongue, rolls into a ball to protect itself. Identifying Characteristics: 9-13 inches long, 3 bands across it’s shell, long pink tongue Interesting Facts: outer layer of shell made of same protein that builds fingernails
COMMON NAME: Cheetah
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acinonyx Jubatus
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Eukarya Animalia Chordata Mammalia Carnivora Felidae Acinonyx Acinonyx Jubatus
Description of Species: The Cheetah came from the American Cheetah that is now extinct and it’s scientific name was Miracinonyx. This animal looked like the Cheetah but it was mostly gray with much less black spots. Just like the Cheetah the American Cheetah had white fur on the stomach and chest area. Know the cheetah has yellow for the background and black spots for the outer layer. Identifying Characteristics: The Cheetah can run up to 75 miles per hour and is normally as tall as 3-4 feet. This animal is black yellow white and grey. Interesting Facts: Cheetahs are the fastests of all land mammals. Cheetahs hunt during the day and then eat their animal quickly.
COMMON NAME: Zedonk
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Equus zebra x Equus asinus
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Eukaryote
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Animalia Chordata Mamilla Perissodactyla Equidae Equus Equus zebra x Equus asinus
Description of Species:The Zedonk is a mix of a Zebra and a Donkey. Identifying Characteristics:The Zedonk or Zonkey has a Donkey body and Zebra striped legs and a Zebra striped mane and ears.With a Donkey face.And a Donkey nose. Interesting Facts:The Zedonk is a mix of a Zebra and a Donkey.
COMMON NAME: Hippo
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hippopotamus amphibious
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Eukaryote
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Animalia Chordata Mamilla Artiodactyla Hippopotamidae Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibious
Description of Species:The hippo normally sleeps on land but sometimes.And these hippos are endangered. Identifying Characteristics:The hippo has small ears and a big nose.And it is very large. Interesting Facts:The hippo can go on land and underwater.
COMMON NAME: Turtle
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Terrapene carolina
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Eukaryote Animalia Chordata Reptilia Testudines Emydidae Terrapene Terrapene carolina
Description of Species: A turtle has a hard shell. Identifying Characteristics: Some turtles like that one in the picture have very colorful shells, and scaly legs, and webbed feet. Interesting Facts:The Turtle can hide in his shell. It can pull its head and legs into his shell for protection.
COMMON NAME: Pachycephalosaurus
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pachycephalosaurus wyomingensis
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Eukaryote Animalia Chordata Dinosauria Ornithischia Pachycephalosauridae Pachycephalosaurus Pachycephalosaurus wyomingensis
Description of Species: It lived during the Late Cretaceous Period (Maastrichtian stage) of what is now North America. Remains have been excavated in Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. It was an herbivorous or omnivorous creature which is only known from a single skull and a few extremely thick skull roofs. Identifying Characteristics: It was a bipedal omnivore with an extremely thick skull roof. It had long hindlimbs and small forelimbs. Interesting Facts: Pachycephalosaurus P. wyomingensis means “Thick-headed Lizard” only skull remains have been described IT IS EXTINCT
COMMON NAME: Doll’s Eyes
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Actaea pachypoda
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Eukarya Plantae Angiosperms Eudicots Ranunculales Ranunculaceae Actaea pachypoda
Description of Species: Flowering plant found in North America, perennial plany 50 cm (1-2 ft tall) Identifying Characteristics: White fruit looks liek doll’s eyes Interesting Facts: Berries and plany are poisonous to humans - causing cardiac arrest and death
COMMON NAME: Buttercup
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ranunulus repens
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Eukarya Plantae Magnoliophyta Magnoliopsida Ranunculales Ranunculaceae Ranunulus repens
Description of Species: Herbaceous perennials with bright yelow flowers, can cause rashes in humans Identifying Characteristics: Bright, lustrous flowers, 5 petals Interesting Facts: Children’s game to hold it under chin to see if you like butter. Poisonous to livestock (cows, horses)
COMMON NAME: Corpse flower
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rafflessia arnoldi
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Eukarya Plantae Angiosperm Rosids Malphighiales Rafflesiaceae Rafflessia arnoldi
Description of Species: Lives only in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, lives as a parasite of a vine, it has no keaves, stems, or roots. Seeds are spread by tree shrews. Identifying Characteristics: Flower that is 1 meter wide (3 feet) Interesting Facts: Produces largest flower on Earth, very strong horrible odor of decaying flesh
COMMON NAME: Gold Titan
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Amorphophallus titanum
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Eukarya Plantae Angiosperm Monocot Alismatales Aracea Amorphophallus titanum
Description of Species: Lives only in the rainforests of Sumatra, flower grows 3 m (up to 10 ft), single leaf grows up to 6 m (20 ft) tall and 5 m (16 ft) across, takes 7-10 years to bloom Identifying Characteristics: Giant flower, horrible smell Interesting Facts: very strong horrible odor of decaying flesh
COMMON NAME: Boabab
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Adansonia grandidieri
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Eukarya Plantae Eudicots Rosids Malvales Malvaceae Adansonia grandidieri
Description of Species: Tree species native to Madagascar Identifying Characteristics: 5-30 m (16-98 ft) tall with trunks 7 to 11 m (23-36 ft) in diameter Interesting Facts: Endangered species, stores water in it fibrous trunk Vitamin C rich fruit, ropes from the bark
COMMON NAME: Peach Tree
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Prunus persica
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Eukaryota Plantea Magnoliopsida Magnoliophyta Rosales Rosaceae Prunus L. Prunus persica (L.) Batsch
Description of Species: The peach trees need to need to have full sunlight and a good flow of air. The peach trees should be planted early in the winter. Peach trees are prone to a disease called leaf curl, which usually does not directly affect the fruit, but does reduce the crop yield by partially defoliating the tree. The fruit is very susceptible to brown rot, or a dark reddish spot. Identifying Characteristics: The peach tree has pink and white blossoms in the spring. In the middle to late summer and early fall the peach tree produces fruit. The peach tree stands from 13 to 33 feet tall. The leaves on the peach tree are 7 to sixteen centimeters. The peaches have an almost fuzzy feeling to them, they’re velvety. Interesting Facts: The peach is one of the more popular fruits in Hungary. The peach is good for your digestion. Eating peaches can help prevent hair loss. There’re so many peach trees in Georgia that the state became known as the peach state. Wild peach trees are only found in China. Fruit trees are the third most popular fruit tree grown in the United States.
COMMON NAME: Silver Lace Fern
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pteris ensiformis
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Eukarya Plante Pteridophyta Polypodiales Pteridaceae Pteridaceae Pteris Pteris ensiformis
Description of Species: The Silver Lace Fern grows naturally all around the world's tropical regions. It grows to a height of 24 to 39 inches Identifying Characteristics: The Silver Lace Fern is a fern the leaf looks like a spiked leaf, and has a tinted gray strip in the middle. Interesting Facts: It is the most common ingredient of traditional herbal drinks.
COMMON NAME: Red Maple
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer rubrum
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Eukarya Plantae Magnoliophyta Magnoliopsida Sapindales Aceraceae Acer Acer rubrum
Description of Species: It is one of the most common and widespread deciduous trees of eastern North America. The red maple ranges from the Lake of the Woods on the border between Ontario and Minnesota, east to Newfoundland, south to near Miami, Florida, and southwest to east Texas. Identifying Characteristics: It can reached heights from 59 to 89 feet and especially 115 feet. Leaves are 3.5 to 4.5 centimeters long. The leaves can turn to bright red in Autumn, but can also be yellow and orange. Interesting Facts: Also known as Swamp Maple, Water Maple, or Soft Maple. It can be found growing in swamps, on poor dry soils, and most anywhere in between. As the tree grows the bark becomes darker and cracks into slightly raised long plates.
COMMON NAME: Ruby Ball Cactus
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
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Eukarya Plantae Angiosperms Eudicots Caryophyllales Cactaceae Gymnocalycium Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Description of Species: The Ruby Ball Cactus is a usually pink sometimes yellow or orange. Identifying Characteristics: Usually growing on another cactus because it can’t actually make it’s own food so, it takes other plant’s energy. Interesting Facts: This plant has no chlorophyll
COMMON NAME: Eastern White Pine
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pinus strobus
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Eukarya Plantae Pinophyta Pinopsida Pinales Pinaceae Pinus Pinus strobus
Description of Species: Needle like leaves clusters of five.The native range of Eastern White Pine stretches from southeastern Manitoba to Newfoundland in Canada and from Minnesota and Iowa eastward to Maine and Pennsylvania, with a southward Appalachian extension to Tennessee and Georgia and isolated occurrences in western Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana. The species also has become naturalized from plantings, both within its historical range and elsewhere, including portions of Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. Identifying Characteristics: Eastern White Pine stretches from southeastern Manitoba to Newfoundland in Canada and from Minnesota and Iowa eastward to Maine and Pennsylvania, with a southward Appalachian extension to Tennessee and Georgia and isolated occurrences in western Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana. The species also has become naturalized from plantings, both within its historical range and elsewhere, including portions of Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. Not sharp needles. It produces pine cones. Interesting Facts: Eastern White Pine stretches from southeastern Manitoba to Newfoundland in Canada and from Minnesota and Iowa eastward to Maine and Pennsylvania, with a southward Appalachian extension to Tennessee and Georgia and isolated occurrences in western Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana. The species also has become naturalized from plantings, both within its historical range and elsewhere, including portions of Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia.
COMMON NAME: Cape Sundew
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Drosera capensis
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Eukarya Plantae Angiosperms Eudicots Caryophyllales Droseraceae Drosera Drosera capensis
Description of Species: Drosera capensis, commonly known as the Cape sundew, is a small rosette-forming carnivorous species of perennial sundew native to the Cape in South Africa. Because of its size, easy to grow nature, and the copious amounts of seed it produces, it has become one of the most common sundews in cultivation. D. capensis produces strap-like leaves, up to 3.5 cm long (not including the petiole) and 0.5 cm wide,[2] which, as in all sundews, are covered in brightly coloured tentacles which secrete a sticky mucilage that traps arthropods. When insects are first trapped, the leaves roll lengthwise bythigmotropism toward the center. This aids digestion by bringing more digestive glands in contact with the prey. This movement is surprisingly fast, with completion in thirty minutes. The plant has a tendency to retain the dead leaves of previous seasons, and the main stem of the plant can become quite long and woody with time. Identifying Characteristics: Drosera capensis is a free-flowering, robust, carnivorous, evergreen perennial, of varying height, but usually around 150 mm. The short, woody stems are rhizomatous below with well-developed roots.The leaves radiate from the stem and are made up of a petiole and lamina, the petiole being almost the same length as the lamina. The lamina is flattened and bears knob-shaped tentacles, which are stalked, mucilaginous glands covering the leaf surface. Dense fringes of tentacles occur on the margins while fewer and shorter tentacles occur in the centre. The lower lamina surface is smooth and glabrous. Interesting Facts: ● Reproduces ● Eats insects
COMMON NAME: Pitch Pine tree
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pinus rigida
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Eukarya Plantae Pinophyta Pinopsida Pinales Pinaceae Pinus Pinus rigida
Description of Species: Pitch pine is found mainly in the northeastern United States, from Maine and Ohio to Kentucky and northern Georgia. A few stands occur in southern Quebec andOntario. Identifying Characteristics: The needles are in groups of three, about 6–13 cm in length, and often slightly twisted. The cones are 4–7 cm long and oval with prickles on the scales. Interesting Facts: -Pitch pine is currently used mainly for rough construction, pulp, crating, and fuel. Pines are among the most commercially important of tree species, valued for their timber and wood pulp throughout the world. -Many pine species make attractive ornamental plantings for parks and larger gardens, with a variety of dwarf cultivars being suitable for smaller spaces. Pines are also commercially grown and harvested for Christmas trees. -Because pines have no insect or decay resistant qualities after logging, they are generally recommended for construction purposes as indoor use only (ex. indoor drywall framing).
COMMON NAME: Dragon Lily
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dracunculus vulgaris
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Eukarya Plantae Angiosperms Monocots Alismatales Araceae Dracunculus Dracunculus vulgaris
Description of Species: emits a not-so-great smell Identifying Characteristics: purple petals Interesting Facts: the smell attracts flies to pollinate
COMMON NAME: Bleeding Tooth Fungus
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hydnelium peckii
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Eukarya Fungi Basidiomycota Agaricomycetes Thelephorales Bankeraceae Hydnelium peckii
Description of Species: Inedible fungus, found in North America and Europe, forms mutually beneficial relationshios with conifers, reach a height of 10 cm (4 in) Identifying Characteristics: Funnel shaped cap, “bleeds” a bright red juice Interesting Facts: Only juveniles “bleed”
COMMON NAME: Coral Tooth
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hericium coralloides
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Eukara Fungi Basidiomycota Agaricomycetes Russulales Hericiaceae Hericium Hericium coralloides
Description of Species: The coral tooth is one of the mushrooms that you can eat. The species in this genus grow on dead or dying wood/bark. Coral tooth are highly consumed in China. They are found in many countries all around the world. In China and Japan hericium are used for medical products. Identifying Characteristics: The “bodies” of the fungi resemble icicle like figures hanging from tree branches. The fruit bodies typically have short stalks and are attached laterally to the host tree. Mature specimens are easily identified by drooping spines which hang down;; the spines may be arranged in clusters or more usually, in rows. The spores are spherical to ellipsoid, smooth or covered with very fine warts. Interesting Facts: Coral Tooth in the latin language means hedgehog. This fungus, known for its unique appearance, is prized for flavor as well as medicinal effects.
COMMON NAME: Pink Waxcap mushroom
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hygrocybe calyptriformis
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Eukarya Fungi Dikarya Agaricomycetes Agaricales Hygrophoraceae Hygrocybe Hygrocybe calyptriformis
Description of Species: The pink waxcap mushroom or the Hygrocybe calyptriformis is in in Europe, North America, and northern Asia. Identifying Characteristics: the pink waxcap mushroom or the Hygrocybe calyptriformis is a pink mushroom that sometimes has a cone shape or a bent dome shape. Interesting Facts: This mushroom grows in grassy areas.
COMMON NAME: Indigo Milk Cap
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lactarius indigo
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Eukarya Fungi Basidiomycota Agaricomycetes Russulales Russulaceae Lactarius Lactarius indigo
Description of Species: It is a species of agaric fungi in the family of Russulaceae. It grows in eastern North America, Central America and East Asia. It has also been reported in Southern France. Identifying Characteristics:The fruit body color ranges from dark blue in fresh specimens to pale blue-gray in older ones. Their color is an indigo blue, becoming paler with age or staining green with damage. Interesting Facts: Also known as the blue milk mushroom. Edible and sold in rural markets in China, Guatemala, and Mexico.
COMMON NAME: Death Cap
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Amanita Phalloides
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Eukarya Fungi Basidiomycota Agaricomycetes Agaricales Amanitaceae Amanita Amanita Phalloides
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Description of Species: The death cap has a large and imposing epigeous (above ground) fruiting body(basidiocarp), usually with a pileus(cap) from 5 to 15 cm (2–6 in) across, initially rounded and hemispherical, but flattening with age. Identifying Characteristics: The color of the cap can be pale-yellowish or olive-green, often paler toward the margins and often paler after rain. The smell has been described as initially faint and honey-sweet, but strengthening over time to become overpowering, sickly-sweet and objectionable. Interesting Facts: • Consumption of the death cap is a medical emergency requiring hospitalization. • Death caps have been reported to taste pleasant.
COMMON NAME: Blushing Bracket
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Daedaleopsis confragosa
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Eukaryota Fungi Polyporaceae Agaricomycetes Polyporales Polyporaceae Daedaleopsis Daedaleopsis confragosa
Description of Species: White tan brown color with a fan shape. Grows in the forest on trees where there is moisture. It is a fungus. Identifying Characteristics: Fan Shaped white tan brown color. Grows in the woods on trees and stumps where there is moisture. Interesting Facts: Has a lot of names shelf fungus, thin walled maze polypore, bracket fungus, beefsteak fungus, and more. Can be used as shelves and hung from walls.
COMMON NAME: Shiitake Mushroom
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lentinula edodes
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Eukarya Fungi Basidiomycota Agaricomycetes Agaricales Marasmiaceae Lentinula Lentinula edodes
Description of Species: A shiitake mushroom is an edible fungus native in Asia and grown in forests. Identifying Characteristics: Usually the mushroom is about 2 in - 4 or 5 in. The mushroom is greyish white and sometimes brown. Interesting Facts: People have useds to shiitake mushroom for medical use too.
COMMON NAME: Dog vomit slime mold
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Fuligo septica
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Eukarya Protista Mycetozoa Myxomycetes Physarales Physaraceae Fuligo septica
Description of Species: 2.5 -20 cm in diameter Identifying Characteristics: Yellow color found on bark mulch Interesting Facts: In Scandinavian folklore it is identified as the vomit of troll cats! Causes asthma
COMMON NAME: Diatom
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Bacillariophyceae
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Eukaryota Chromalveolata Heterokontophyta Bacillariophyceae
Description of Species: Diatoms are a major group of algae and one of the most common types of phytoplankton. Within the food chain, they are producers. Identifying Characteristics: Many diatoms are unicellular, but they can also be in colonies the shape of a fan, ribbons, zigzags or stars. Interesting Facts: Diatoms have a unique feature that is that they are in an enclosed wall called frustule, which is made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide).
COMMON NAME: Euglena
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Euglena gracilis
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Eukaryota Protista Euglenozoa Euglenoidea Euglenales Euglenaceae Euglena Euglena gracilis
Description of Species: The Euglena is often found in fresh or salt water. They like quiet and calm water. Found on the surface of the water. The Euglena has photosynthesizing chloroplasts within the body of the cell. Identifying Characteristics: The Euglena is unicellular with two flagella and a eyespot. Interesting Facts: When feeding it surrounds a particle of food and consumes it by phagocytosis. When there’s sunlight, it uses it’s chlorophyll.
COMMON NAME: Paramecium
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Paramecium aurelia
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Eukarya Protista Ciliophora Ciliatea Peniculida Parameciidae Paramecium Paramecium aurelia
Description of Species: They are unicellular. Paramecia are widespread in freshwater, brackish and marine environments, and are often very abundant in stagnant basins and ponds. Identifying Characteristics: They are covered in cilia and range in size from 50 to 330 micrometres in length. Cells are typically ovoid, elongate, foot- or cigar-shaped. Interesting Facts: Paramecia were among the first ciliates to be seen by microscopists, in the late 17th century. They can reproduce sexually and asexually.
COMMON NAME: Anthrax
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Bacillus antracis
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Bacteria Eubacteria Firmicutes Bacilli Bacillales Bacillaceae Bacillus anthracis
Description of Species: It can remain inactive for many years, but if it comes into a favorable environment, it begins to grow again. Identifying Characteristics: endospore-forming, rod-shaped bacterium Interesting Facts: etiologic agent of anthrax — a common disease of livestock can be deadly to humans
COMMON NAME: Salmonella
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Salmonella enterica
Domain: Bacteria domain Kingdom: Eubacteria Phylum: Proteobacteria Class: Gammaproteobacteria Order: Enterobacteriales Family: Enterobacteriaceae Genus: Salmonella Species: Salmonella enterica
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Description of Species: rod shaped molecules. Live in intestines. small. Identifying Characteristics:Small rod shaped. They’re bacteria... Interesting Facts: Can cause a disease. These are not very interesting
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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Methanosarcina acetivorans
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Archaea Euyarchaeota Euyarchaeota Methanomicrobia Methanosarcinales Methanosarcinaceae Methanosarcina acetivorans
Description of Species: Methane producing microbe found in oil wells, sewage lagoons, trash dumps, decaying leaves, stream sediments, and the stomach of cows, among other places. Identifying Characteristics: Produce methane Interesting Facts: the only archaea capable of forming multicellular colonies, and even show cellular differentiation produces methane - both a potential alternative energy source and a potent greenhouse gas.
COMMON NAME: Döderlein's bacillus
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lactobacillus reuteri
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Archaea Bacteria Firmicutes Bacilli Lactobacillales Lactobacillaceae Lactobacillus Lactobacillus reuteri
Description of Species: Lactobacillus reuteri are Gram-positive, rod-shaped, and anaerobic. It naturally inhabits the gut of wide ranges of organisms, including humans, pigs, chickens and mice. L. reuteri produces reuterin, an antimicrobial that inhibits growth of harmful bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. L. reuteri is believed to be a promising therapy for the alleviation and reduction of certain illnesses related to gastrointestinal health, oral health, and urogenital health, including infantile colic, eczema, and H. pylori infection. Identifying Characteristics: It is now one of the most frequent bacterias in the world. Lactobacillus reuteri DPC16 is a probiotic bacterium that has strong antimicrobial activities on pathogens, mainly due to its ability to produce reuterin, an antimicrobial compound. Interesting Facts: As early as the turn of the 20th century, L. reuteri was recorded in scientific classifications of Lactic Acid Bacteria. Reuterin was found to inhibit the growth of some harmful Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Although L. reuteri occurs naturally in humans, it is not found in all individuals. L. reuteri may also be capable of promoting dental health