This insect known as Popillia japonica is common around here in summer, and are notorious for being an introduced species.
Japanese Beetle.
These cute marsupials are able to lower their body temperature to kill off any presence of rabies they come in contact with.
Opossum
This plant produces highly potent urushiol.
Poison sumac
This person founded our current taxonomic system in the early 18th century.
Carolus Linneaus
This beetle is infamous for the notable noise it makes in order to propel itself away from predators.
Click beetle
This almost extinct aquatic specimen is refereed to as being "in-berry" when carrying eggs.
Obey crayfish
The bark of this tree is utilized to make medicine.
Sassafras
The optional higher classification that comes before domain in taxonomy.
Life
These insects use mud to construct their nests.
Mud daubers
This vibrant colored snake has been recorded going up to 5 miles an hour.
Blue racer
The seeds of this plant are spread by attaching themselves to clothing, machines, and animals via barbs.
Spanish needle
Acronym that helps to memorize the levels of taxonomy.
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The males of this arachnid species lack the very thing that gives them their common name.
Spiny back orb weaver
This fish has been around since the cretaceous period and despite it size it is a filter-feeder.
Paddlefish
This stunning flowering plant can cause detrimental effects such as hallucinations, rapid heart rate, and death.
Jimson weed
The term for the two names we use to categorize living organisms.
Binomial nomenclature