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31. The Bichon Frise!
What’s up ya’ll????? It’s finally that time of year, we made it! So for my last blog I decided to do a really cute dog I found. I hope you enjoy!!! :)

Scientific Name: Canis lupus familiaris
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- Mammal
Order- Theraspid
Family- Non-sporting group
Genus- Canis
Behavior: Bichons are very enthusiastic and cheerful. They enjoy playing with other dogs and spending time with humans
Growth and Development: Both the males and females can grow 7-12 pounds and 12 inches

Nutritional Requirements: Brichons eat canned food and kibble. They also need plenty of water
Reproduction: The dogs should be in good health before the are ready to mate. They should have the characteristics that the owner would want the future puppies to have.

Evolutionary Origins: Brichens were first used in the 14th century when French sailors brought dogs home from the Canary Islands
Habitat: They prefer colder temperatures because they are sensitive to heat
MORE FUN FACTS!:
-Brichen frises need their fluffy hair combed out often
Well we did it ya’ll, we made it through the 9th grade!!!! Thank you guys for reading my crazy blogs throughout these whole two semesters, ILYSMM!!! :)
Sources:
http://www.tresors.org/uthnkbreeding.htm
https://animalsadda.com/bichon-frise/
https://www.petcarerx.com/article/dietary-needs-of-the-bichon-frise/505
https://www.petcarerx.com/article/dietary-needs-of-the-bichon-frise/505
http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/bichon-frise#/slide/1
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30. The Kissing Bug!
Hey ya’ll ! Welcome to my 30th blog post, yayyyyy! This week I decided to do my blog on the kissing bug (lol) enjoy!

Scientific Name: Triatominae
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Arthropod
Class- Insect
Order- True bugs
Family- Assassin bug
Genus- Triatoma
Behavior: Kissing bugs are known for attacking humans, birds, and other mammals for their blood
Growth and Development: They can grow 13 to 33 mm
Nutritional Requirements: Kissing bugs mostly feed on the blood of animals and humans but they also eat plants
Reproduction: They mate multiple times during their lifespan and the female can lay up to 600 eggs.

Evolutionary Origins: Kissing bugs are found in areas of the US to Argentina
Habitat: They are found in rodent nests, birds nests, barns, coops, houses, and caves
MORE FUN FACTS!:
- They are called kissing bugs because they usually attack around the lips
Well I’m done here! I know this is not my best blog but as most of you know I am still in recovery so... Anyway thanks for reading my blog this week! We are halfway done with school, yeeeeetttttt!!!!!!
Sources:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/4789
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160315090245.htm
https://blogs.lt.vt.edu/triatomainfestans/2015/12/04/reproduction-and-development/
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29. The Blue Dragon!
Hey guys, what’s gucci! So this week I decided to do another sea organism for my blog. Hope you enjoy! :)

Scientific Name: Glaucus atlanticus
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Mollusca
Class- Gastropoda
Order- Nudibranchia
Family- Glaucidae
Genus- Glaucus
Species- Glaucus atlanticus
Behavior: The blue dragon (or blue glaucus) is very aggressive and spends most of its time preying on other creatures bigger than itself.
Growth and Development: They can grow 5 to 8 centimeters in length.

Nutritional Requirements: The blue dragon mostly eat small jellyfish. The jellyfish are not digested completely in their bodies. Instead they break them down and keep the stinging cells of the jellyfish
Reproduction: They have male and female reproductive organs, so when two blue dragons mate they both produce eggs. The eggs are layed out of the water so the larvae egg sacks can develop
Evolutionary origins: These organisms can be found in the East and South Coast of South Africa, the east coast of Australia, Mozambique, and European waters
Habitat: The blue dragon can live in temperate and tropical oceans around the world.
MORE FUN FACTS!:
- They have stingers that are very poisonous which they use to kill their prey
Thanks for reading my blog! See ya’ll later! (ps good job to all music students, I really enjoyed the show this year!)
Sources:
https://astudyofglaucusatlanticus.weebly.com/reproduction.html
http://bluedragonslug.weebly.com/diet.html
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/glaucus-atlanticus-science-picture-of-the-week-65306082/
http://www.strangeanimals.info/2011/06/glaucus-atlanticus.html
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28. The Sea Snake!
Hey ya’ll! So this week I decided to do my blog on a snake. I don’t think Iv’e ever done my blogs on a snake before so I thought today was the day. Hope you enjoy! :)

Scientific Name: Hydrophiinae
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- Reptile
Order- Scaled Reptiles
Family- Elapidae
Genus- Laticauda
Behavior: Sea snakes (also called coral reef snakes) spend most of their time under water. Their bodies are adapted to live life in the water. Sea snakes are active during the day and night.
Growth and Development: They can be 3.9 to 4.9 feet long but their size depends on which species they are. The largest sea snake can reach 9.8 feet long.
Nutritional Requirements: Sea snakes are carnivores, so they usually eat things like fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and eggs of different sea creatures. They use their venom kill their prey and also to protect themselves from predators.
Reproduction: Mating of sea snakes takes place under water. The female will carry her eggs until they are just about to hatch and then babies are born underwater.

Evolutionary Origins: Sea snakes can usually be found in the Indian and Pacific Ocean.
Habitat: They live in coral reefs, mangrove swamps, sandy bottoms, and in open oceans.
So I found this kinda cringy video about the most venomous species of sea snakes in the world.
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MORE FUN FACTS!:
-The Belcher’s sea snake is the most venomous species of sea snakes
Thanx for reading my blog and I’ll see ya’ll next week! BYEEEEEE! :)
Sources:
https://www.iucn.org/content/sea-snakes
http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/sea_snakes_facts/460/
https://animalcorner.co.uk/animals/sea-snakes/
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27. The Okapi!
Hey ya’ll! So this week I decided to do my blog and the okapi. Hope you enjoy! :)
Scientific Name: Okapia johnstoni
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- Mammal
Order- Artiodactyla
Family- Girrafidae
Genus- Okapia
Species- johnstoni
Behavior: Okapis are mostly active during the day. You will most likely find them roaming the a forest looking for food. They usually live alone unless the mothers are taking care of their calves.
Growth and Development: Males can weigh 397-573 pounds and females can weigh 529-785 pounds. Their height is about 5 feet tall.
Nutritional Requirements: Okapis are surprisingly herbivores (I say surprisingly because I did not think they would be herbivores). They eat leaves, twigs, berries, fruits, and other plants with their long tongues.
Reproduction: A female will usually only give birth to one calf. The mother’s gestation period can last up to 16 months. The newborn calf can stand up within 30 minutes of the birth. The males usually enter the homes of females to mate.
Evolutionary Origins: They are found in tropical rain forests of north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They can also be found in a tropical mountain forest in central Africa
Habitat: Okapis can be found in areas with fresh water. They are very shy so they usually try to find closed areas where they can’t be seen.

MORE FUN FACTS!:
- They are kept in the zoo
- They have a great sense of smell and can track other okapis by sniffing them out
Thanks for reading my blog, see you next week! :)
Sources:
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/okapi
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/okapi/
http://library.sandiegozoo.org/factsheets/okapi/okapi.htm
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26. The Pink Fairy Armadillo
Hey guys! I hope everyone other than me had a great weekend because I was sick on my birthday :( Anyway today I will be doing my blog on the pink fairy armadillo (ps sorry if this blog is crusty, I’m still kinda sick)

Scientific Name: Chlamyphorus truncatus
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- Mammal
Order- Cingulata
Family- Dasypodidae
Genus- Chlamyphorus
Behavior: Pink fairy armadillos spend most of their time underground and come out at night to eat. They use their front claws to dig easily into the ground.
Growth and Development: These mammals can grow between 90-115 mm in length and weigh less than a pound.

Nutritional Requirements: Ants are the most common food source for pink fairy armadillos. They also eat worms and snails but they usually go for ants first.
Reproduction: Pink fairy armadillos live alone but the males will mate with several other females. The female will usually give birth to one young whose shell will not become completely hardened until it’s fully grown

Evolutionary Origins: They live in central Argentina
Habitat: These mammals enjoy dry grasslands and sandy plains. The sand works well for them because of their excellence in digging
MORE FUN FACTS!:
- Pink fairy armadillos are the smallest species of armadillos
- They are very rare
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Thank you guys for reading my blog and I’ll see ya’ll next week!
Sources:
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/pink-fairy-armadillo/
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25. The Angora Rabbit!
Hey ya’ll! Welcome to my 25th blog post, YEET!!! So this week I decided to do my blog on this really cute rabbit. Hope you enjoy!

Scientific Name: Ankara Tavsani
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- Mammal
Order- Lagomorpha
Family- Leporids
Genus- Oryctolagus cuniculus
Behavior: Angora rabbits are easy to tolerate. They love spending time with humans and enjoy being groomed. To keep themselves entertained, they like to chew on things such as blocks of wood or even a chew toy.
Growth and Development: They can weigh up to 12 pounds.
Nutritional Requirements: Angora rabbits require hay in their diet. They also eat fresh fruits, veggies, and a high quality of pellets.
Reproduction: They are usually ready to reproduce around 6 to 7 months. The baby angora rabbits (also known as kits) are born 28 to 31 days after breeding.

Evolutionary Origins: Angora rabbits come from Akara (also known as Angora), Turkey which is how they got their name.
Habitat: They need to be kept in large areas where they can move around a lot.

MORE FUN FACTS!:
-Angora rabbits love to get plenty of exercise and fresh air
Thank you guys for reading my blog and I hope everyone has a wonderful spring break!
Sources:
http://www.strangeanimals.info/2010/12/angora-rabbit.html
http://www.petguide.com/breeds/rabbit/english-angora-rabbit/
http://www.petguide.com/breeds/rabbit/english-angora-rabbit/
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24. The Glass Frog!
Hey guys! So this week I decided to do my blog on a the glass frog and as you can see I put our good friend Kermit as a gif below because this is the type of frog he is. Enjoy! :)
Scientific Name: Centrolenidae
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- Amphibian
Order- Frog
Family- Centrolenidae

Behavior: Glass frogs are usually active at night. Because of their transparent bodies, it is hard for them to be seen during the day. These frogs can be found hiding under leaves during the day.
Growth and Development: Once they leave the water, glass frogs are usually less than a centimeter long. When they are fully developed, that reach a length of about 1.5 centimeters long.
Nutritional Requirements: Glass frogs are very good at catching their prey because of their incredible vision. In the wild they feed on a variety of insects and arthropods.
Reproduction: They usually mate after the rainy season. The females can lay between 20 to 30 eggs under leaves that hang above water. The males usually care for the eggs until they are born to keep them away from predators

Evolutionary Origins: Glass frogs are distributed from Southern Mexico through Central America, to South America. They can also be found in parts of Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia
Habitat: They are found along streams and moving waters in humid forests such as the tropical Americas.
MORE FUN FACTS!
- These frogs are hard to collect because of their small size
- They can be kept as pets
Thanks for reading my blog and I’ll see ya’ll next week! BYEEEE! :)
Sources:
http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/glass_frog_facts/291/
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Wild-Amphibians/Glass-Frog-Basics/
http://animals.jrank.org/pages/163/Glass-Frogs-Centrolenidae-BEHAVIOR-REPRODUCTION.html
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23. The African Pygmy Mouse!
Hey guys! So today I decided to do my blog on this adorable mouse because I was just thinkin about mice (lol). Anyway, enjoy! :) (ps they are gonna be a lot of pics in this blog because this organism is SO FRICKIN CUTE!!!)

Scientific Name: Mus minutoides
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- Mammal
Order- Rodent
Family- Murids
Genus- Mouse
Behavior: The African pygmy mouse (also called pygmy mouse) is more commonly known as a pet. It is mostly active at night but is sometimes active during the day. When it is not sleeping, it is very active. When the pygmy mouse is startled, it jumps up to 18 inches in the air! (lol)
Nutritional Requirements: In the wild they will usually eat anything because they are omnivorous. When they are kept as pets they eat small bird seeds, rodent blocks, and insects.

Growth and Development: The pygmy mouse is one of the most smallest mammals and rodents in the world. Adults can grow only 3-8 centimeters long and their tails can be 2-4 centimeters long. It can weigh from 3- 12 grams in weight.
Reproduction: They breed very quickly and prefer to live in groups. The female can give birth to up to 6 young. The young start growing hair at 7 days, they open their eyes at 12 days, and they start to explore the world by 17 days.

Habitat: The pygmy mouse can usually be found in grassy ares near water.
Evolutionary Origins: They are native to South Africa, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Zambia, and other surrounding countries.

MORE FUN FACTS!:
- The X chromosomes determine the sex of the pygmy mouse instead of the Y, like in most mammals
- They are hard to take care of because of their speed and size
Found this really cute video of some pygmy mice! :)
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Thanx for reading my blog and I’ll see ya’ll next time! Byeee! :)
Sources:
hewebsiteofeverything.com/animals/mammals/Rodentia/Muridae/Mus/Mus-minutoides.html
http://www.crittery.co.uk/index.php/species-index/exotic-mice/african-pygmy-mice
http://jeb.biologists.org/content/220/11/1931.2
https://www.joelsartore.com/ani084-00125/
http://parody.wikia.com/wiki/African_Pygmy_Mouse
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22. The Olm!
Wassup ya’ll! So for today’s blog I did an interesting sea salamander called the olm (I know its a really weird name). Hope you enjoy! :)

Scientific Name: Proteus Anguinus
Taxonomic Classification: Domain: Eukaryote
Kingdom: Animal
Phylum: Chordate
Class: Amphibian
Order: Caudata
Family: Proteidae
Genus: Proteus
Behavior: The olm spends most of its time in underwater caves. It usually spends it whole life in complete darkness, which makes it harder to adapt to light.
Growth and Development: They can weigh 2- 150 grams in weight and 2.5- 30 cm in height.
Nutritional Requirements: The olm is a carnivore, so it mainly eats small invertebrates, worms, aquatic insects, larvae, and snails.
Reproduction: They reproduce sexually and the females lay their eggs between rocks in the water so they are protected from predators.

Evolutionary Origins: They can usually be found in the southern lakes and rivers of Europe.
Habitat: The olm lives in underground watery caves.
MORE FUN FACTS!:
- Because of the rising levels of water pollution, the olm populations are declining and becoming extinct (PLEASE KEEP YOUR LOCAL LAKES AND RIVERS CLEAN!!!)
- The olm is also known as the cave salamander
Thanx for reading my blog and I’ll see ya’ll later!! :)
Sources:
https://a-z-animals.com/animals/olm/
http://www.sloveniatimes.com/olm-egg-laying-observed-in-postojna-for-1st-time
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21. The Bleeding Heart!
Hey guys, what’s gucci! In honor of Valentine’s Day (yes i realize it was like last week) I decided to do my blog on this interesting flower called the bleeding heart flower. Enjoy! :)

Scientific Name: Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Taxonomic Classification: Domain: Eukaryote
Kingdom: Plant
Phylum: Vascular plant
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Lamprocapnos
Behavior: The bleeding heart is known for being very poisonous to humans. Though the plant is very beautiful, it is rarely found in people’s gardens and is usually destroyed if found.
Growth and Development: Its stem can grow 47 inches in height and 18 inches in width
Nutritional Requirements: The bleeding heart gets its nutrition through the roots during photosynthesis. It receives nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur from the roots.
Reproduction: It reproduces by alternation of generations. The seeds and the cutting of roots help produce more of these plants.

Evolutionary Origins: The bleeding heart originally came from Asia, but it was introduced to Europe and North America during the 19th century
Habitat: It can grow in most weather conditions and climatic and soil temperatures.
MORE FUN FACTS!
- These flowers are a rich source of nectar for hummingbirds and other main pollinators for these plants
- Native Americans used these flowers to treat bug bites, stomach pain, coughs, and dizziness
Thanks for reading my blog and I’ll see ya’ll next week! BYE! :)
Sources:
http://www.softschools.com/facts/plants/bleeding_heart_facts/1950/
http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2013/juszczyk_laur/nutrition.htm
https://plantandanimaladaptations.weebly.com/bleeding-heart.html
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20. The Red Panda
What’s up ya’ll! Welcome back to my 20th blog post, WOW! Today we will be talking about the adorable red panda so enjoy!

Scientific Name: Ailurus fulgens
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- mammal
Order- Carnivora
Family- Ailuridae
Genus- Ailurus
Species- fulgens
Behavior: Red pandas spend most of their time climbing trees and they can use their tails to balance on the trees. They are also seen sunbathing or curled up in trees to keep warm.

Growth and Development: They can grow from 1.5 to 2 feet by the time they are adults. They can weigh 8 to 12 pounds.
Nutritional Requirements: Red pandas usually eat bamboo like giant pandas. These mammals can also eat grasses, acorns, fruits, and other items.
Reproduction: They breed from January through March or June through August depending on where they live. Mating happens on the ground and the females make nest for their young.
Evolutionary Origins: Red pandas are spread around areas such as Nepal, Burma, and Southern China
Habitat: They live in bamboo forests mainly in the Himalayas.
MORE FUN FACTS!:
-Red pandas communicate with subtle vocalizations like squealing, twittering, hissing, or grunting
SO FREAKING CUTE!!!!
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed this adorable blog, byeeee! :)
Sources: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/red-panda
http://www.theanimalspot.com/redpanda.htm
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/red-panda
http://www.critterbabies.com/animals/red-pandas/
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19. The Kingfisher!
Hey ya’ll I’m back with another blog post! This week I decided to do a bird that I thought was really pretty, so I hope you enjoy!

Scientific Name: Alcedinidae
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- Aves
Order- Coraciiformes
Family- Alcedinidae
Behavior: Kingfishers are mostly active during the mornings and evenings and spend most of their time on a branch of a tree and keeping and eye out for a good meal. They also like to keep clean by diving into water and letting their wings dry in the sun.
Growth and Development: The largest species of these birds can grow up to 18 inches and the smallest species can grow up to 3.9 inches. They can weigh from .4 ounces to 17 ounces.
Nutritional Requirements: Kingfishers eat fish, if you didn’t already guess :). They are very good at catching prey because they are very fast as they watch the water and wait for fish to swim by. They also eat crabs, crayfish, snails, and frogs.
Reproduction: They usually start breeding in February. If the male and females live close together, then they will usually mate.

Evolutionary Origins: They are found in mainly all continents accept for Antarctica
Habitat: Kingfishers usually look for places with good food resources, convenient perches, and a safe place to sleep at night where they will not get caught by predators
MORE FUN FACTS! :)
- They are known mainly for their looks
- They are also known for how they communicate with each other
(Me when I see food) :D
Thank you guys for reading and I’ll see you next time! :)
Sources:
https://www.google.com/search?q=baby+kingfisher&safe=active&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=fxigo6lTCdR-PM%253A%252Cu9B7Jtriefhi7M%252C_&usg=__2dlhiI-uzufr80Mt_aFaKphMnlA%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi99o2quZrZAhWHzFMKHbL7A2gQ9QEIKDAA#imgrc=fxigo6lTCdR-PM:
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/kingfisher
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/kingfisher/breeding-feeding-territory/
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18. The Jerusalem Cricket!
Hey guys! So I know this bug looks pretty disgusting, but it just caught my eye when I was looking for something to do my blog about. :D So I hope you enjoy!

Scientific Name: Stenopelmatus
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Arthropoda
Class- Insect
Order- Orthroptera
Family- Stenopelmatidae
Behavior: The Jerusalem cricket is mostly active at night. They hide under rocks or logs during the day, and in very fry or hot seasons they move into people’s homes.
Growth and Development: They are very large insects and can be frightening if you see them for the first time. They can grow up to 50 mm long and 2 inches wide.
Nutritional Requirements: The Jerusalem cricket eats roots, tubers (thicker parts of the stem of a plant), and other insects. They mostly like to eat the roots and tubers of potatoes.
Reproduction: They begin mating by drumming, or beating their stomachs on the ground which signals each other that they are ready for mating. The females will usually eat the males after mating and then the eggs are produced.
Here’s a kind of gross video of Jerusalem crickets mating!
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Evolutionary Origins: Though they are called “Jerusalem crickets” they are not actually from Jerusalem. They are from the western US and Mexico.
Habitat: Jerusalem crickets usually stay underground to get to roots and tubers, but they come out from underground at night.
MORE FUN FACTS!:
- They are also called “potato bugs” because they mostly eat the roots of potatoes
- They only bite if they feel threatened or if you pick them up, but they are not poisonous
This is probably your reaction after reading my blog. Hope it wasn’t too gross and thanks for tuning in, see you next week! :)
Sources:
https://www.orkin.com/other/jerusalem-crickets/
https://owlcation.com/stem/The-Jerusalem-Cricket
http://animals.mom.me/jerusalem-cricket-life-cycle-4691.html
https://www.google.com/search?q=Jerusalem+cricket&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwinp-m5nobZAhWC7FMKHfTjBVkQ_AUICigB&biw=689&bih=662#imgrc=SczbfWGiJyfVNM:
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17. The Giant Isopod!
What’s up ya’ll! Welcome back to my blog. This week I did a marine organism called the giant isopod. Enjoy!

Scientific Name: Bathynomus doedereleinii
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Arthropod
Class- Malacostraca
Order- Isopods
Family- Pill bug
Behavior: Giant isopods spend most of their time scavenging for food under the deep sea floor which is extremely hard to find deep in the ocean.
Nutritional Requirements: Because of how hard it is to find food deep in the ocean, these organisms eat whatever happens to fall from above the water. This could be anything such as dead bodies of whales, fish, and squid. It is believed that some will even feed on slow moving organisms such as sea cucumbers and sponges.
Growth and Development: The giant isopod usually grows to a length of over 16 inches. This makes it one of the largest members of the crustacean family.
Reproduction: They reproduce by laying eggs which are known to be the largest of all marine invertebrate eggs. The females develop a pouch on their bodies called a marsupium.
Evolutionary Origins: Giant isopods are found in most oceans around the world.
Habitat: They either live in parts of the ocean with very little light or pitch black.
MORE FUN FACTS!:
-Giant isopods can be eaten and are served in some restaurants
Hope guys enjoyed reading my blog and I’ll see you guys next week!
Sources:
http://www.seasky.org/deep-sea/giant-isopod.html
http://seapics.com/feature-subject/marine-invertebrates/giant-isopod-pictures.html
https://www.google.com/search?q=giant+isopod&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi4qf3divbYAhWE21MKHZO1CR0Q_AUICigB&biw=689&bih=613#imgrc=ALV9onbSe61xaM:
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16. The Adorable Shrew!
Hey ya’ll! I’m back again with another wonderful blog. This week I decided to do a mammal and I found a really cute one called a shrew, so here you go! :)

Scientific Name: Soricidae
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Animal
Phylum- Chordate
Class- Mammal
Order- Soricomorpha
Family- Soricidae
Behavior: Most shrews are active at night and rest during the day. They spend a lot of time hunting for food and they can shoot out a venom to kill their prey and save them for meals later.
Growth and Development: They can weigh .28 grams at birth and then weigh up 3.5 grams.
Nutritional Requirements: Shrews eat mostly insects such as beetles, grasshoppers, butterfly and moth larvae, crickets, spiders, snails, and earthworms. They also eat small birds, mice, small snakes, and other shrews!
Reproduction: The reproduce 1-3 times a year usually in the summer.

Habitat: Shrews are found in some terrestrial habitats
Evolutionary Origins: They were first found in habitats of North America
MORE FUN FACTS!
- Shrews are usually confused with their common family member, the mole
Thank you guys for reading and have a great day! :)
Sources:
cwdm.org/handbook/mammals/Shrews.asp
https://academic.oup.com/jmammal/article-abstract/57/4/708/864609?redirectedFrom=PDF
http://animals.jrank.org/pages/2784/Shrews-Soricidae-BEHAVIOR-REPRODUCTION.html
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15. The Sweet Pea!
Hey guys! I’m back for the New Year with a another blog post for you! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and are ready to start a new semester. This week I decided to do a plant since that was the first blog I did when we started this, so here you go!

Scientific Name: Lathyrus odoratus
Taxonomic Classification: Domain- Eukaryote
Kingdom- Plant
Phylum- Monilophyta
Class- Magnoliopsida
Order- Fabales
Family- Fabaceae
Genus- Lathyrus
Behavior: The sweet pea is usually used as a house plant because of how it looks. It is known for its sweet sent, which is how it got its name though many do not have a sent at all. These flowers do not have edible seeds like the edible sweet pea. :)
Growth and Development: These flowers can grow from 3 to 8 feet tall. They usually bloom around May to July.
Nutritional Requirements: The sweet pea needs plenty of sunlight and well drained soil. They also need a lot of water and to be fertilized often because they are heavy feeders.
Reproduction: They reproduce using pollination. The 7 chromosomes of the male cells in pollen combine with the 7 female cells to produce 7 pairs of new chromosomes.

Evolutionary Origins: The sweet pea are mostly found in the southwest of Italy and Sicily. However, it is widely cultivated worldwide.
Habitat: They grow best in cool climates or on a mountain.
MORE FUN FACTS!:
- The sweet pea is mainly grown during the summer
- Other species can grow from September to October
Thanks for reading I’ll see ya’ll next week! :)
Sources:
http://www.flowers.org.uk/flowers/flowers-names/q-t/sweet-pea/
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/176367/0
http://creationwiki.org/Sweet_pea
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