Dolphins By: T.S.

Kingdom   Phylum   Class   Order   Poem   Fun Facts   References

Kingdom: Animalia

• multicellular

• heterotrophs

• they lack rigid cell walls that characterize plant cells

Phylum: Chordata

• segmented body

• three germ layers

• complete digestive system

• bony or cartilaginous endoskeleton

Class: Mammalia

• three middle ear bones

• some hair on the body

• mammary glands

• teeth

• dorsal fin

• ventral

• lateral

• full skeleton

Order: Cetacea

• streamlined body shape

• no claws

• hairless body

• external nares

• large brains

Poem

They flap their tails,

Spout water above the sea,

They glide on the sea.

Fun Facts

1. Dolphins are intelligent animals that have a unique way of talking.

2.  A dolphins teeth aren't used for chewing, they are used for swallowing prey wholly.

3. Dolphins have special glands that protect their eyes from salt water.

4. The dolphins skin is extremely delicate.

References

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/tursiops/t_truncatus$narrative.html 

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