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Dolphin
By: JMF |
Kingdom Phylum Class
Order Family Genus
Species Poem References
Fun Facts 
Kingdom : Animalia
Characteristics that place it here:
- have cells organized into tissues
- tissues are organized into organs
- mulitcelluar
- heterotrophs
- animal
Phylum: Chordata
Characteristics that place it here:
- have a vertebrate
- segmented body
- 3 germ layers
- biltateral symmetry
- complete digestive system
- bony or cartilagious endoskelton
Class: Mammalia
Characteristics that place it here:
- 3 middle ear bones
- hair
- mammary glands
- teeth
Order: Cetacea
Characteristics that place it here:
- live, breed, rest, and carry out life functions in the water
- streamlined body shape
- paddle shaped front limbs
- no claws
Family: Delphinidae
Characteristics that place it here:
- shape of their head
- sleek
- streamlined
- striking color patterns
- dorsal fins
Genus and Species: Delphinus/delphinus delphis
Characteristics that place it here:
Genus
Species
Poem:
Dolphin
There was a creature
how beautiful was he and
he lived in the sea.
Fun Facts:
- Dolphins are found in almost all of the oceans around the world
- Eat small fish, squid, and octupus
- Eat 18-20 fish a day
- Weigh 100-136kg
- Dolphins usually give birth to one dolphin at a time but it has been found
that twins and triplets can be born too.
- Dolphin milk has 6 times protein and gives 6 times more fat then human
milk.
References: Dolphins http:// www.Britannica.com
April 5, 202
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