Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Tarsius Pumilus
Read about the natural history and physical characteristics of tarsius pumilus, one of four species of tarsiers living in the rain forest. Provided by Animal Diversity Web.
University of Michigan
Critter Catalog: Myriapods
This informative site provides a description of the characteristics of Myriapods. Local animals (southeastern Michigan) in these groups are then examined in further detail. Pictures and classification groupings are included in this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Brook Trout for Kids
Kids learn about the brook trout. What it looks like and eats. Where do they live in fresh water?
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Class Merostomata (Horseshoe Crab)
Find general information about the Merostomata class, which includes horseshoe crabs and the extinct eurypterids. Topics include diet, body charactersitics, and respiratory system.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Arthropoda
This general overview of the arthropod phylum, which includes insects and arachnids, looks at such topics as body symmetry, appendages, movement, respiratory and nervous systems, and reproduction.
Curated OER
Tree Frog
This site provides a basic lesson plan from Reach Out! Michigan comparing plants to animals.