Common Dolphin
By: T. C.
Kingdom/ Phylum/ Class/ Order/ Family/ Genius Species/ Work Cited
Kingdom: Animalia back to top
does not contain prokaryotes and protists
most produce sexually {eggs, sperm}
most of these dolphins are diploid
most inhabit the seas
Phylum: Chordata back to top
segmented body {muscles, too}
bilateral symmetry
tail projecting beyond
complete digestive system
Class: Mammalia back to top
mammals have hair
warm blooded
can be found in all continents and seas
often play and ecological role
Order: Cetacea back to top
two extant sub-orders
one extinct sub-order
belong with "bats"
breed, live, rest, and carry out all their life functions in the water
Family: Delphinidae back to top
small- medium size
males are usually larger then females
shape of head is very distinctivegenu
Genius Species: Delphinus Delphis back to top
Isn't it amazing that the common dolphins can move up to 5 to 7 miles per hour in the water. The common dolphin are very smart mammals. The common dolphin has many characteristics that are very essential for its survival in the ocean.
Common dolphins are very unique and smart animals that have many traits that help them survive in the water. For example, one characteristic is their big, useful teeth. This characteristic benefits the dolphin because when they eat their prey, it is much easier and helpful to have their teeth. For example, another characteristic is there sharp beak. This characteristic benefits the dolphin because if a predator comes then it will hurt it when it attacks the dolphin. Another example is their powerful tail. This characteristic benefits the dolphin because it helps it move through the water and is very useful for hunting.
Common dolphins have many facts and characteristics in their habitat. For example, they can eat up to 20 pounds of the fish per day. This fact benefits the dolphin because it needs to eat a lot so it won't get hungry and also so it won't starve. Another example is that they are fond of coastal waters and are also found well out to sea. This benefits the dolphin because the temperature where they live is just right. The last fact is that these dolphins prefer water with a sea temperature that is higher then 10 degrees Celsius.
The common dolphin prefers an open area in the water so it can swim and move without being distracted. Common dolphins have a very unique way of living in their environment. In conclusion, common dolphins prefer specific habitats that they are fit for. It is important not to pollute the oceans and seas so the dolphins can live and have a healthy environment.
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The dolphin swam fast Happy in the deep blue sea They live in the sea
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Fun Facts
Dolphins are mammals
They are smart and can communicate with humans
Dolphins were close to extinction, but with rules they are not caught as often
There are many different types of dolphins
They can swim up to 7 miles per hour in the water
They are known to help and maybe save humans
They can fight bigger fish when in trouble
They can live up to 30 years
Work Cited
Animal Diversity Website, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, 6 Mar, 2003 http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/delphinius/v.
COMMON DOLPHIN. Dec. 1997. Uko Gorter. 30 Apr. 2003 http://www.acsonline.org/factpack/common.htm