CLASSIFICATION Taxonomic words can be difficult to understand. So below are some of the words that classify whale sharks from the underwater world and their definitions. Animalia: a taxonomic kingdom that includes living and extinct animals Chordata: a taxonomic phylum that includes all the animals that have a spinal column (backbone) Chondrichthyes: a class of fish that have cartilaginous skeletons Orectolobiformes: an order of carpet sharks Rhincodontidae: a family of small-toothed sharks Rhincodon
Hypothesis: I will learn more about great white sharks Taxonomy The Great White Shark or Animalia Chordata Vertebrata Chrondrichthyes Elasmobranchii Lamniformes Lamnidae Carchardon C. carcharias is a marine predator. Carolus Linnaeus gave the shark it's first scientific name, Squalus carcharias in 1758. Later it was given its current name Carchardon C. carcharias by Sir Andrew Smith. Carchardon comes from the word karcharos which means sharp or jagged in Greek and odous which means tooth. Range
“21 So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds” (Genesis 1:21b). God created fish and the great white shark is one of many different kinds of fish. Many people know it as the man eating shark, and some think of it to be fierce and deadly. Well all of these things are true, but people do not know the reason for all of these things and why it is so deadly. The great white is looked at as the most
Great White Sharks In 2015 only 59 shark attacks have occurred around the world compared to the millions of sharks killed by humans every year. Due to these accidental shark attacks people tend to think that sharks, especially Great Whites are evil creatures with malice intentions when attacks do occur; but, on the contrary that is wrong. Sharks are not the only beautiful and unique creatures in the ocean, they also play a vital role in our ecosystem; however, due to human interference they might
Why Sharks Attack Humans The ocean is the most magnificent overwhelming sea of blue. The ocean is one of the most undiscovered and mysterious places on earth. The creatures that lie in the beautiful turquoise water are yet to be discovered. New marine life is being discovered all of the time. Some of the creatures that are already well known are deeply feared by humans. Sharks are one of the most feared animals in the world. Sharks are viewed as bloodthirsty, evil beasts of the ocean. Shark attacks
Positioned on the edge of a cliff is the world-renowned Musee Oceanographique de Monaco. It opened its doors in 1910 and was founded by Prince Albert I. The highlight of the museum is its aquarium which has a 6m-deep lagoon where all the sharks and marine predators are separated from colorful tropical fish by a coral reef. Upstairs in two very large colonnaded rooms you can learn the history of oceanography and marine biology looking over photos, old equipment, various specimens and interactive displays
The increasing frequency of shark attacks at coastal beaches in Western Australia has encouraged ongoing concern amongst beachgoers into provoking the WA state government to intervene in the matter. In the hopes of reducing such incidents and ensuring the safety beachgoers, the WA state government has responded by proposing a shark culling scheme to target great white sharks along problem areas at popular beaches. This scheme has been proposed by the state government as a preventative measure, although
This study observed the standard and routine metabolic rates and swimming activities of nurse sharks. Nurse sharks use buccal pumping to rest on the sea floor. This sedentary behavior had not yet been studied in relation to metabolic rates before this study. This study also is one of few that observed the effcts of temperature on metabolism in sharks. By assessing the relationship between routine metabolism and ecology, a more precise understanding of the nurse sharks daily energy requirements
When most people think about summer, they might think of swimming, time off from work and school, making memories, and other various outdoor activities. However, I think of summer as a time to relax, hangout with friends and family, and learn new things. This past summer, I learned about teamwork, that spending time with family is important, and that God will always be there for me. This past summer, I went to Future Farmers of America (FFA) camp, and we were engaged in different activities that
Trey Larpenteur Mr. Miller/Ms. Dene’ Science/English/7A 24 April 2018 Sharks Sharks go through 30,000 thousand teeth in their lifetime. Sharks are one of the top predators in the ocean. There are many different types of sharks, that vary in size. This report will discuss how sharks reproduce, and the difference between Megalodon and the Great White, and why sharks attack. Sharks are one of the top predators. An average shark has 15 rows of teeth in their jaw. The shark that has the most rows
Introduction The Saltwater crocodile, also known as the Crocodylus porosus, The modern organism The saltwater crocodile is currently the largest reptile in the world, having the average length of 4 meters for a female, and 5 meters average for a male. These crocodiles flourish in parts of Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and Eastern India; commonly in rivers and swamps. Grey and brown in color, the animal possesses a firm body, a vigorous tail, a substantial head, excessive jaws and are also
The Swell Shark, whose scientific name is Cephaloscyllium Ventriosum, is swell. The Swell Shark has many unique features, including its habitat, anatomy, feeding, and defense tactics. The Swell Shark is also a member of many diverse taxonomic groups, including Chordata and Chondrichthyes. These groups have many defining characteristics, which the Swell Shark displays all of. Lastly, despite the Swell Shark being of Least Concern in terms of conservation, it is still important to protect this species
Bear vs. Shark On a level playing field the bear would prevail because it has many weapons to destroy its prey on multiple surfaces, and they instinctually fish to survive. It’s a known fact that bears not only have mighty paws with razor sharp claws attached onto them, but they also have piercing teeth they use to tear apart any opponent. The bear can independently move both of its paws with ease which allows it to attack the shark from multiple directions. Also, the bear could attempt to stab
We absolutely astounded you with our first selections of 25 rare sea creatures in parts one through three, and you have come back seeking more mind-blowing discoveries! We have finally returned with our final part four, bringing you the top nine most incredible species of sea creatures that you never knew existed! Number Nine: The Mola Mola The impressive mola mola is a bony fish known as the world’s heaviest fish species, weighing up to 2,200 pounds. Often called the ocean sunfish, this species
I went to the national Aquarium a couple of weeks ago and I had totally forgotten how beautiful the animals and the exhibits are there. I loved every exhibit starting with the sharks and ending with the amazon rain forest exhibit. All the animals and creatures in the aquarium really bring out a different side in me because due to the high technology world we live in, we don’t pay much attention to the nature and its beauty, well at least I don’t pay much attention. When I went the first part that
The Nile Perch is an important fish in Africa and a prized catch for a sport fishermen, and could be very expensive to sell. The Nile Perch has black eyes with a silver and blue tinge. The Lates Niloticus, also known as the Nile perch, is one of the most prized fish to catch for fishermen. However, other people in the area do not see the fish as such a prize, the fish’s diet consists of the fish ordinary people are used to consuming in their own diet. The average Nile perch weighs in at five hundred
Talk about a blast from the past! Do you know how old alligators are? Alligators are more than 150 million years old and came from the time of the dinosaurs. It is definitely a wonderful sight to see such an old creature from the ages, especially down in South Florida, where the creature resides. So get a "bite" onto these alligator facts. Description The American alligator, the largest reptile in North America, is commonly confused with the crocodile; but these two members of the family
families. In all there are 30 families of sharks and they contain the 350 or more different kinds or species of sharks. The eight major orders of sharks include the Squantiformes, Pristiophormes, Squaliformes, Hexanchiformes, Carcharhiniformes, Lamniformes, Orectolobiformes, and the Heterodotiformes. The orders have distinguishing characteristics that fit in each. The Squantiformes normally have flat bodies that are ray-like with mottled dorsal surfaces. These sharks have a short terminal mouth, which
Odontaspididae family and is a species of fish that is critically endangered around Australia. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Chondrichthyes Order: Lamniformes Family: Odontaspididae Conservation Status The Grey Nurse shark has a current conservation status of endangered in Queensland and critically endangered throughout all of Australia. Since 1996 the grey nurse shark has been protected
The history of taxonomy dates all the way back to the 4th century, where organisms were divided into 2 groups, plants and animals by a Greek philosopher, Aristotle. Early naturalists did not acknowledge that the similarities and differences between the two organisms were results of evolutionary means. So as the years went on, classification gradually changed and slowly became more and more sophisticated. In 1758, Carlos Linnaeus established the first major break through with classification, and