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The Macaroni Penguin By: C.J.C. |
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The Macaroni Penguin By: C.J.C. |
Kingdom: Animilia
Characteristics that place it here: heterotroph, multicelular, specialized tissues.
Phylum: Chordata
Characteristics that place it here: possesses notochord which extends through most of the body, it has bilateral symmetry, it has a segmented body and segmented muscles, and it has a complete digestive system.
Class: Aves
Characteristics that place it here: vertebrates, horny beak, large stomach muscles, feathers, and they are mammals.
Order: Sphenisciformes
Characteristics that place them here: It is organized into the bird type penguin because it can not fly and it swims very well.
Family: Spheniscidae
Characteristics that place it here: It is organized into Macaroni because of the orange crest over its eyes.
Genuis and Species: Eudyptes and Chrysolophus
Characteristics that place it here: the weight, height, and mating or nesting areas.
Poem
Penguin eat nice fish
Slide down ice hill on stomach
Can not fly, can swim
Fun Facts About Penguins
1. There is one type of penguin that lives on Australia.
2. The largest penguin is the Emperor Penguin which stands at 4 feet tall
References
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Animal Diversity Web. May 8, 2002
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/