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Cocker Spaniel By: J.P. |
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Cocker Spaniel By: J.P. |
Kingdom: Animalia
Characteristics that place it here:
Multicellular, heterotroph, bodies are made up of cells that convert into tissue. Each tissue performs a different action.
Phylum: Chordata
Characteristics that place it here:
Bilateral symmetry, segmented body (with segmented muscles) three germ layers, well made coelom, hollow nerve cord, tail, ventral heart, digestive system & endoskeleton.
Class: Mammalia
Characteristics that place it here:
Middle ear bones, hair, mammary glands, whiskers, teeth, lower jaw, full skeleton
Order: Carnivora
Characteristics that place it here:
Not all are meat eaters: bats, primates & cetaceous. Most have upper premolar, lower molar, carnassials pair, there runners, all teeth are rooted.
Family: Canine
Characteristics that place it here:
Oldest extant groups of carnivores, invertebrates, kills prey over long pursuits, grabs neck of prey.
Genius & Species: Canis Lupus Familiars
Characteristics that place it here:
Mostly known as a dog, house pet, carnivore, runner, show dog, companion.
References: www.serraschool.org www.animaldiversity.com
Poem:
Running across the park with such grace
Each strand of fur flows threw the wind
There tails wag and wag and never stop
They will put a light in your dark