Photo Journal
By Nathan Y, Connor S, Connor T, Alex L
Australia Leg 7
Monotreme- Platypus
Class- mammal
Scientific name- Monotremata
3 structures-
Webbed feet with claws allow them to dig.
Has a long bill used to move dirt and objects in order to get food.
Has thick, waterproof fur so they can live underwater.
Reproduction- the Platypus produces by laying eggs
Facts-
Can remain underwater for up to five minutes.
Only mammal that lays eggs.
Feeds young with mothers milk.
"Monotremes." About.com Animals / Wildlife. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2014.
Galapagos Leg 6
Insect eating bird
Class- bird
Scientific name- Aves
3 structures-
Have thin, short beaks so they are able to pluck insects right out of the air.
Insect eating birds have thick skulls so they don't damage their brain when pecking for birds.
Long tongue that is great for snatching insects.
Reproduction- birds produce by laying eggs
3 facts-
Birds are believed to have evolved from dinosaurs.
20% of birds migrate a long distance every year.
Over 10,000 different species of birds in the world.
"Project Beak: Adaptations: Beaks: Picking." Project Beak: Adaptations: Beaks: Picking. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2014.
Morocco Leg 5
Animal- Snake
Classification- Reptile
Scientific name- Serpentes
3 structures- The skull of a snake with a lot of joints to allow the snake to swallow prey much bigger than its head.
Snakes eyes help them see crystal clear but can't see color.
Snakes Hear from under their skin, it is transferred from their muscle to bone.
When the sound reaches the ear bone beneath the skull, it sends vibrations to the inner ear, and the sound is processed by the brain.
Snakes use their tongue to smell with.
Reproduction- Snakes reproduce by laying eggs
Facts- Snakes don’t have eyelids.
Snakes can’t bite food so have to swallow it whole.
Snakes are carnivores (meat eaters).
There are around 3000 different species of snake.
"Snakes - Living with Wildlife | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife." Snakes - Living with Wildlife | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2014.
Perry, Lacy. "How Snakes Work." HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks.com, 20 Aug. 2004. Web. 01 Mar. 2014.
"Fun Snake Facts for Kids - Interesting Information about Snakes. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2014.
China Leg 2
Animal- Gold Fish
Classification- Fish
Scientific name- Carrassius auratus auratus
3 structures- The gold fish has a swim bladder, the bladder stores air and the fish can then swim in different depths. The lateral line helps the fish notice things in front of it. The fish can try to dodge predators when seem by the lateral line. The gold fish uses it's gills to suck in water and obtains the oxygen and releases the water.
Reproduction- The male and female gold fish sheds their gametes into the water, the egg is developed outside the mother's body.
1. The gold fish egg is developed outside the body.
2. The gold fish doesn't have stomachs
3. Gold fish doesn't eat all at once because they lack stomachs, instead they eat multiple times in small amounts
"Goldfish Facts – Top 10 Goldfish Facts." The Goldfish Tank. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2014.
How Do Goldfish Reproduce?" How Do Goldfish Reproduce. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2014
Brazil Leg 4
Animal- Frog
Classification- Amphibian
Scientific name- Anura
3 structures- Hind Legs for long powerful jumping legs.
The tongue attached in front, retrieves food to back of mouth.
The mouth traps insects to eat.
The eyes and nose of a frog are on top of its head so it can breathe and see when most of its body is under the water.
Reproduction- Reproduce with laying eggs.
Facts- Frogs absorb water through their skin so they don't need to drink.
Frogs can lay as many as 4,000 eggs.
The smallest frogs in the world are less than half-an-inch long.
"Frogs and Toads - EnchantedLearning.com." Frogs and Toads - EnchantedLearning.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2014.
"Interesting Fact about Frogs." Interesting Fact about Frogs. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2014.
Bora bora
Animal-fish
Classification- jawless fish
Scientific name- Agnatha
3 functions- Fish display a wide variety of colors and color patterns. Skin coloration can have many functions. Many fish have color patterns that help them blend in with their environment. This may allow the fish to avoid being seen by a predator. Some fish, such as the flat fishes (Pleuronectiformes), can change their skin coloration to match the surrounding habitat. Fish can also have disruptive markings to hide body parts. Species such as the jackknife fish (Equetus lanceolatus), high-hat (Equetus acuminatus) and some angel fishes (Pomacanthidae), have dark lines that run through the eyes. These lines may serve to hide the eyes so that other animals can not tell where the fish is looking or even if it is a fish. Coloration can also be used to advertise. Fishes like the darters (Percidae) and sticklebacks (Gasterosteus), may use color to attract and recognize potential mates.
"Coloration." FLMNH Ichthyology Department: Fish Adaptations. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2014.