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A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Shrimp (Caridea)
Provides photographs and a fact card about shrimp. Discusses where they are found, the variety of species, diet, predators, reproduction, and their similarities and differences from prawns.
University of Southern California
Structure of Matter: Animals
A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.
Cornell University
Cornell University: The Crayfish Review
An excellent interactive site about the physical features of thier crayfish and their functions. This site was created for a college class, but can be used by all ages.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Life Came to Land
This video explores arthropods, who first made the transition from water to land and who outnumber all terrestrial animals. [5:28] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Alien Profile: Spiny Water Flea
Learn how the spiny water flea first came to North America, where it has spread to, how to identify it, how it is dispersed, the damage it causes, and what can be done to fight this invasive species.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arthropod
Wikipedia offers information on arthropods, the largest phylum of animals. Includes scientific classification chart and image.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Yabby
The Yabby is an Australian freshwater crayfish. Read the description at this website to learn more.
Other
Western Australian Museum: Sponges: Marine Life of the Dampier Archipelago
Did you know that sponges are one of the simplest animals that exist? Learn about these multi-cellular animals and their importance to the marine environment.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Acorn Barnacle
Meet the acorn barnacle and learn cool facts, its natural history, and conservation status.
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Rotifers and How to Find Them
Interesting discussion of rotifer anatomy, habitat, feeding habits, locomotion, and species.