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The Coyote By S.C. |
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The Coyote By S.C. |
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and Species, Coyote poem
Kingdom: Animalia
Some characteristics that place it here are that they are multicultural, they are heterotrophs, and that they lack rigid cell walls. They reproduce sexually, 9 out of 10 species of animals in habit the earth, they ingest food and digest food in an internal cavity, and their bodies are made up of tissue.
Phylum: Chordate
Some characteristics that place it there are they have a notochord, they have a segmented body, a complete digestive system, a bilateral symmetry, three germ layers, a hollow nerve, a tail projecting beyond the anus, and a bony or cartilaginous endoskeleton.
Class: Mammalia
Some characteristics that place it here are that they have three middle ear bones, they have hair and/or fur, and that they have mammary glands - these three things are not fount in other classes - they hear sounds through there ears, their hair is made of a protein called keratin, it allows the exchange of heat with the environment. Wolves also have specialized hairs called whiskers on their nose.
Order: Carnivoria
Some characteristics that place it here are that they eat meat, they are medium sized, and they can be recognized by the back molar and the forth enlarged tooth. They have two teeth that are called a carnassials pair, they have vision, sense or smell and hearing that are excellent, and they have large brains for an animal of that size. And they can also out run a human any day.
Family: Canidae
Some characteristics that place it here are that they are medium sized, they are meat eaters, they are adapted for speed, they have deep chested bodies, they have a long muzzle, they have long legs and feet, and enlarged facial region.
Genius and Species: Canis Latrans
Coyotes are versatile in their eating habits and eat just about anything. They are essentially carnivorous; 90% of their diet is mammalian. They occasionally eat birds and snakes. They prefer fresh meat, but they consume large amounts of carrion. Plants eaten include leaves of balsam fir and white cedar, sasparilla, strawberry, and apple. Fruits and vegetables are a significant part of the coyote's diet in the fall and winter months. Coyotes hunt animals in interesting ways. When on a "mousing" expedition, they slowly stalk through the grass and sniff out the mouse.
I move silently through the woods
lightly brushing the ground
I yelp to the moon
To signal that dinner is ready