Platyhelminthes
Tiger Flatworm
The tiger flatworm really lives up to its name. The organism is obviously flat. The way that the worm gets from one place to the other is by using cilia to move itself around. The flatworm's scientific name is Pseudoceros crozier. The organism is very well known for the the stripes and colors on its body. The stripes on the flatworm's body resembles a tiger's; hence its name which is tiger flatworm. The flatworm is also bilaterally symmetrical.
The tiger flatworm really lives up to its name. The organism is obviously flat. The way that the worm gets from one place to the other is by using cilia to move itself around. The flatworm's scientific name is Pseudoceros crozier. The organism is very well known for the the stripes and colors on its body. The stripes on the flatworm's body resembles a tiger's; hence its name which is tiger flatworm. The flatworm is also bilaterally symmetrical.
Annelida
Earthworms
Earthworms are very common around the entire world. The organism's scientific name is Lumbricina. The earthworm has a long, slender body. It is easy to find them in one's garden and help with the soil. For the earthworm to move, it uses these small bristles under itself so it can travel around. They are nicknamed night crawlers because they usually feed when its night. The other half of their name comes from the deep holes they created from their small sizes.
Earthworms are very common around the entire world. The organism's scientific name is Lumbricina. The earthworm has a long, slender body. It is easy to find them in one's garden and help with the soil. For the earthworm to move, it uses these small bristles under itself so it can travel around. They are nicknamed night crawlers because they usually feed when its night. The other half of their name comes from the deep holes they created from their small sizes.
Mollusca
Florida Apple Snail
The Florida apple snail is an aquatic gastropod. the mollusk's scientific name is Pomacea paludosa. Since it is a gastropod, it is classified as a mollusk. The snail is made up of three different parts. The snail possess both gills and lungs. The snail is an aquatic gastropod, but it only lives in freshwater. Not only this, but the apple snail is native to the area of Florida. Appearance wise, they are brown in color and their shell might have a striped pattern.
The Florida apple snail is an aquatic gastropod. the mollusk's scientific name is Pomacea paludosa. Since it is a gastropod, it is classified as a mollusk. The snail is made up of three different parts. The snail possess both gills and lungs. The snail is an aquatic gastropod, but it only lives in freshwater. Not only this, but the apple snail is native to the area of Florida. Appearance wise, they are brown in color and their shell might have a striped pattern.
Crustacea
Riverine Grass Shrimp
Various different organisms can be classified as a crustacean. Crabs, shrimp, etc all fit into the category of a crustacean. One of the many crustaceans in the Everglades is the riverine grass shrimp. The organism's scientific name is Subphylum crustacea. The shrimp is a vital part of the food web in the Everglades as they are the small organisms that many of the fish eat. The fish that the birds and other creature eat. They are considered a keystone species.
Various different organisms can be classified as a crustacean. Crabs, shrimp, etc all fit into the category of a crustacean. One of the many crustaceans in the Everglades is the riverine grass shrimp. The organism's scientific name is Subphylum crustacea. The shrimp is a vital part of the food web in the Everglades as they are the small organisms that many of the fish eat. The fish that the birds and other creature eat. They are considered a keystone species.
Arachnida
Golden Silk Orb Weaver
When people first hear the word arachnids, spiders usually come into mind. Well there are more than just spiders, there are also scorpions too. However, one of the arachnids that inhabit in the Everglades National Park is the Golden Silk Orb Weaver. Which, the orb weaver, is a spider. The organism's scientific name is Nephila. The spider is well known for the golden strands that it weaves. Therefore, making it the Golden Silk Orb Weaver. The spider usually lives around the marshes of the Everglades.
When people first hear the word arachnids, spiders usually come into mind. Well there are more than just spiders, there are also scorpions too. However, one of the arachnids that inhabit in the Everglades National Park is the Golden Silk Orb Weaver. Which, the orb weaver, is a spider. The organism's scientific name is Nephila. The spider is well known for the golden strands that it weaves. Therefore, making it the Golden Silk Orb Weaver. The spider usually lives around the marshes of the Everglades.
Insecta
Eyed-Clicked Beetle
The eyed-clicked beetle can be found all over the Everglades National Park. It is an insect meaning that is has two antennae. It possesses six legs that make it an insect. The beetle's body is also made up of three parts which is also another characteristic of an insect. The beetle is well known for the clicking sound that it makes. The clicks are to avoid predation. Which is also how the insect gets its name. The part of their body that makes the clicking noise helps them get up whenever they fall on their back. The beetle also has a beautiful design adorned on its back.
The eyed-clicked beetle can be found all over the Everglades National Park. It is an insect meaning that is has two antennae. It possesses six legs that make it an insect. The beetle's body is also made up of three parts which is also another characteristic of an insect. The beetle is well known for the clicking sound that it makes. The clicks are to avoid predation. Which is also how the insect gets its name. The part of their body that makes the clicking noise helps them get up whenever they fall on their back. The beetle also has a beautiful design adorned on its back.