Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Animal Species: Red Indian Fish, Pataecus Fronto
A description of the Red Indian Fish, which lives only off the coasts of Australia. Description includes identification, habitat, feeding and diet, as well as other characteristics or qualities of the species.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Characteristics of Waves
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers three types of mechanical waves - transverse, longitudinal, and surface - and their characteristics. Includes labeled illustrations and two video animations.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Virginia Opossum
A good overview of the Virginia opossum's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are photos and classification information.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Arctic Shrew
A detailed overview of the Arctic shrew's characteristics, physical features and how it lives. Included are photos and classification information.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Polar Bear
A detailed overview of the polar bear's characteristics, physical features, behavior, and how it lives. Included are photos and classification information.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: English Springer Spaniel
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the English Springer Spaniel.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: German Pinscher
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the German Pinscher.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Harrier
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Harrier.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Classification and Characteristics of Rotifers
Outlines the classification hierarchy of the phylum Rotifera and describes their characteristics and anatomy. Rotifera have survived for up to 80 million years and continue to play an important role in ecological systems.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Common Lancehead
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology presents information on the common lancehead. Pictures, classification, and additional facts are included.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Animal Systems
An overview of the structure and function of a complex, multicellular organism. This article discusses levels of organization and examples of systems.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Our Trip Around the Biomes
During this lesson, students travel to the biomes by way of the Internet. They learn the characteristics of biomes, including animals, plants, temperatures, etc. Students then use this information to create a slideshow presentation to...
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Class Mammalia: Got Milk?
This resource contains general information about the class Mammalia and their unifying characteristics.
Other
Absorb Learning: Properties of Waves
An interactive introduction to the properties of waves with descriptions, animations, and questions.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Harbor Seal
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, and physical and special characteristics of the Harbor Seal.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Sea Urchins
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of sea urchins.
Other
The Domains and Kingdoms of Life
This site is a description of the history behind the 5 Kingdom system suggested by Robert Whittaker. An extensive list of resources is included.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Tropical Storms
This learning module looks at tropical storms. It explains the characteristics of a tropical storm, how they form, how they are predicted, and their frequency. Includes student tasks, graphs, videos, and an interactive animation of...
Other
K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
BBC
Bbc Science & Nature: Emperor Penguin
BBC Wildlife profiles the largest penguin species, the Emperor penguin of Antarctica, with facts and photographs.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Cuttlefish
Explore the world of the cuttlefish, a unique cephalopod. Students will gain a greater understanding of this mollusk through fun facts, information on the anatomy, diet, predators and more at this site.
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