Classification Project

Choose an animal and research its characteristics as listed below.

Use the suggested links or find your own.http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia

Phylum Chordata

Class (choose one)

Mammalia

Reptila

Amphibia

Aves

Fish

Order __________________

Family __________________

Genus __________________

Species _________________

Appearance

Body covering
Appendages
Mouth location
Mobility

Habitat

Map of location of territory
Description of environment
Average yearly precipitation
Average yearly temperature
Type of terrain
Other organisms found in the environment
Do they use shelter? If so, what type?

Colored picture

Accurately colored

List taxonomy on back of picture

Did you know?

Interesting facts and figures

Life Cycle

How do they reproduce (asexual, sexual, gestation, number of offspring)
Growth and development
Predator/prey relationship
Family unit

Genus/species

Select two other organisms in the same family
Describe how each is similar/different from the animal you chose.

Links to Animal Info

Phoenix Zoo Animal links

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