Characteristics Of Animals

1.  Antarctic scale worms (eulagisca gigantea) grow up to a giant 8 inches (20 cm) in length. They are virtually flat from their back to their abdomen. But across the back or abdomen, the worms are up to 4 inches (10cm) wide. These sea creatures have 40 body segments covered by 15 pairs of scales called elytra. 2. The Scale Worm is a short, compact worm with 12 pairs of overlapping scales, called elytra, covering the upper surface. Each scale is marked a distinctive C-shaped brown pattern. The scales may shed if touched. This worm has two pairs of eyes, and two single side antennae. 3. Their scales slough off and regenerate as a defensive mechanism. In some species, the scales produce bioluminescent light, which can leave a predator with a mouthful of glowing parts. That in turn advertises the unwitting animal's whereabouts to its own predators. 4. This bizarre marine worm is found in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica at depths of more than 500 metres. 5. Scale...

 1. Aye-ayes have coarse, shaggy black fur with a mantle of long white-tipped guard hairs. They have a round head, large triangular ears, yellow-orange eyes and a pink nose. They have long digits with long curved claws except for the big toes. 2. The Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a long-fingered lemur that inhabits the rainforests in Madagascar. It is the world's largest nocturnal primate and has a unique appearance. 3. Aye-ayes spend their lives in rain forest trees and avoid coming down to earth. They are nocturnal, and spend the day curled up in a ball-like nest of leaves and branches. The nests appear as closed spheres with single entry holes, situated in the forks of large trees. 4. Aye-ayes may help to disperse fruiting tree seeds through their frugivory. They are also important predators of wood-boring beetle larvae. 5. As arboreal animals, they maintain all daily activities while navigating treetops and living general life. The tree cove...

 1. Bark scorpions are relatively small, and have a maximum length of about 2.5 inches (6.4cm). 2. Their bodies are tan, and their backs are slightly darker in color. 3. Under UV light, these scorpions will glow a bright bluish color making them easy to spot. 4. They are nocturnal and are generally only seen at night. 5. scorpion, (order Scorpiones or Scorpionida), any of approximately 1,500 elongated arachnid species characterized by a segmented curved tail tipped with a venomous stinger at the rear of the body and a pair of grasping pincers at the front. 6. Scorpions Were Around Long Before the First Dinosaurs. ... 7. They Are Not Insects. ... 8. They Dance Before Mating. ... 9. They Give Birth to Live Young. ... 10. Some Baby Scorpions Stay With Their Mom for 2 Years. ... 11. They Glow In UV Light. ... 12. Some Scorpions Can Go a Year Without Food. ... 13. Their Venom Can Include Dozens of Different Toxins. 14. Slender Tail & Pincers. 15. 2.7 – 3.1 inches long from tail...

 1. Axolotls have cylindrical bodies, short legs, a relatively long tail and feathery external gills. They have four toes on the front feet, five toes on the back feet and moveable eyelids. They are known for their blunt snouts and large mouths. 2. They Are Native to One Place in the World. The axolotl's native habitat is in dire straits. ... 3. They Are Carnivorous. Axolotls are carnivorous—they eat everything from fish and worms to insects and crustaceans. ... 4. They Can Regenerate Body Parts. ... 5. They Have a Large Genome. ... 6. They Are Critically Endangered. 7. Salamanders and lizards are known for their incredible ability to remove and regrow limbs when injured or avoiding predators. Take for example the axolotl. These aquatic salamanders can not only regrow limbs but also replace their spinal cords, hearts, and other organs. 8. They Have a Wide Range of Color Patterns. ... 9. They Are Native to a Single Country. ... 10. They Are Carnivorous. ... 11. They Can Regener...

1. The American avocet is a large shorebird. It is 16-20 inches tall and has very long, grayish-blue legs; a long neck; and a long, turned-up black bill. The female's bill turns up a little more than the male's bill. Its head and neck are rusty-red in the summer and grayish-white in the winter. 2. How to identify. Avocets are mainly white, with black patches on the back and wings, and a black cap stretching down the back of the neck. They have long, blue legs, but are most easily recognised by their long, black, upturned bills. 3. The long, bluish, or grayish legs are adapted for wading into the water. The webbed feet enable them to become proficient swimmers. And the long bill is a very well-adapted instrument for feeding. The feathers are a combination of black, white, red, and brown. 4. Pied avocets have come up with a trick to distract nest robbers. They act as if they were injured and try to attract the attention of the attacker. They croak and limp away from th...

1. Identifying Features: greyish-brown oval-shaped body with a long, tapering tail; long head with a pointy snout and small black eyes on either side; hard, armor-like shell (carapace) with 7-11 distinct band-shaped breaks around the center; four short legs with long claws designed for digging.  2. Armadillo means “little armored one” in Spanish. 3. The nine-banded armadillo is the only species known to live in the United States, mainly in south-central areas. 4. The nine-banded armadillo can hold its breath for about six minutes allowing it to walk underwater for short distances. 5. The Giant armadillo is one of the largest species of armadillos. This animal is easily recognizable due to its powerful, enlarged central claw and the carapace, covered with tough bony scales. Pentagonal scales cover the legs and tail of the animal. 6. One of the armadillo's biggest weaknesses is its poor eyesight. When they are out at night, they are unable to see cars heading their direction unt...