in all things of nature there is something of the marvelous - aristotle (384 BC-322 BC)

ernst haeckel

german biologist, ernst haeckel,(1834-1919). physician, naturalist, artist, produced "Kunstformen der Natur" art forms of nature, a compilation of his drawings, many of which are species he dicovered and described. a staunch advocate for charles darwin, the two were co-admirers, he was criticized for his "recapitulation theory". haeckel also coined many biological terms such as ecology, protista, and phylum. some believe his artwork launched the art nouveau movement.

Actiniae (Sea Anemone)

These cnidarians are armed with nematocysts that sting.

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Arachnida (Ticks Mites Scorpions Spiders)

Two body parts; cephalothorax and abdomen

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Ascidiae (Sea Squirts)

Primitive spinal cords are found in sea squirt larvae.

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Batrachia (Frogs and Toads)

Anura Over 100 species vanished since 1980 alone.

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Chaetopoda (Segmented Worms)

Annelids; Polychaets, Oligochaets

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Chelonia (Turtles and Tortoises)

Wood turtles have been known to climb six foot chain-link fences.

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Chiroptera (Bats)

"White-nose syndrome" is a mysterious malady that threatens bats.

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Coniferae (Conifers)

Balsalm firs make nice Christmas trees.

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Copepoda (ex., Water Fleas)

Tiny microscopic crustaceans.

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Cubomedusae (Box Jellyfish)

The tentacles reminded Haeckel of his beloved wife's hair.

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Decapoda (Crustaceans)

30,000 species in this subphylum

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Gamochonia (obscure)

Cephalapoda Octopi and Squids Highly intelligent.

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Lacertilia (Lizards)

Horned lizards are erroneously referred to as horned "toads".

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Lichenes (Lichen)

Mutualistic symbiosis example.

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Muscinae (obscure)

Bryophyta Mosses help insulate the Arctic permafrost.

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Nudibranchia (Sea Slugs)

Their bright colours warn off predators.

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Orchidae

They are incredible

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Ostraciontes (Box Fish)

Most are peaceful, but can secrete toxin if threatened.

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Prosobranchia (Gastropods)

Prosobranch can be used descriptively "gills in front of the heart".

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Spumellaria (Radiolaria)

Amoeboid protozoans.

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Stephoidea (Radiolaria)

The projections aid in bouyancy. 25.4 microns in diameter. Zooplankton

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Tineida (Moths)

Generally, moths form pupae and butterflies form chrysalises.

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Trochilidae (Humming Birds)

Native only to the Americas.

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