Insects
Fauna
Plants
Misc.
100

This insect known as Popillia japonica is common around here in summer, and are notorious for being an introduced species.

Japanese Beetle.

100

These cute marsupials are able to lower their body temperature to kill off any presence of rabies they come in contact with.

Opossum

100

This plant produces highly potent urushiol.

Poison sumac

100

This person founded our current taxonomic system in the early 18th century.

Carolus Linneaus

200

This beetle is infamous for the notable noise it makes in order to propel itself away from predators.

Click beetle

200

This almost extinct aquatic specimen is refereed to as being "in-berry" when carrying eggs.

Obey crayfish

200

The bark of this tree is utilized to make medicine.

Sassafras

200

The optional higher classification that comes before domain in taxonomy.

Life

300

These insects use mud to construct their nests.

Mud daubers

300

This vibrant colored snake has been recorded going up to 5 miles an hour.

Blue racer

300

The seeds of this plant are spread by attaching themselves to clothing, machines, and animals via barbs.

Spanish needle

300

Acronym that helps to memorize the levels of taxonomy.

Do Kings Play Chess On Fiber Glass Stools

400

The males of this arachnid species lack the very thing that gives them their common name.

Spiny back orb weaver

400

This fish has been around since the cretaceous period and despite it size it is a filter-feeder.

Paddlefish

400

This stunning flowering plant can cause detrimental effects such as hallucinations, rapid heart rate, and  death.

Jimson weed

400

The term for the two names we use to categorize living organisms.

Binomial nomenclature