Tree of Life exercise
The 5 taxa I found were Plants (pink and white flowers), Insects (Water Strider), Mammals (Fox squirrel), Mollusks (Barnacles) and Birds (brown bird).
The pink and white flowers represented flowering plants because it had the characteristics of flowers and leaves. The water striders represent insects as it has 3 main body parts and antenna, and belong to the Family Gerridae. The fox squirrel represents mammals as it is warm-blooded, has four legs and hair, and is a vertebrate. The barnacles are mollusks because it is soft-bodied and covered by the external hard shell . The brown bird represents birds as it has feathers and wings.
Together, these 5 observations represent 5 iconic taxa on the Tree of Life.
Observations
Photos / Sounds
What
Eastern Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)Observer
liyingtanDescription
Mixture of grey and brown fur, with a pale yellow-orange underside
Thick bushy tail
Rounded ears
Photos / Sounds
What
North American Common Water Strider (Aquarius remigis)Observer
liyingtanDescription
Long, narrow, small body
2 antennae, 3 body segments, 6 long and thin legs
Dark black-brown color
Photos / Sounds
What
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata)Observer
liyingtanDescription
Small
White petals and stamen with pink pistils
Thick waxy flat leaves
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