Friday, November 5, 2010

a crustacean

Identify



It is known by different names around the world. In the British Isles, it is generally referred to simply as the shore crab. In North America and South Africa, it bears the name green crab or European green crab. In Australia and New Zealand, it is referred to as either the European green crab or European shore crab.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

a carnivorous plant

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Answer: Venus Flytrap(Dionaea muscipula)

It is a carnivorous plant that catches and digests animal prey—mostly insects and arachnids. Its trapping structure is formed by the terminal portion of each of the plant's leaves and is triggered by tiny hairs on their inner surfaces.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

beautiful but dangerous

Identify this Cnidarian




It is commonly known as the Portuguese Man o' War and is named for its air bladder, which looks similar to the triangular sails of the Portuguese ship (man-of-war) Caravela latina (two- or three-masted lateen-rigged ship caravel), of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

which antelope?

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Answer: Black buck(Antelope cervicapra)

Black buck is one of the fastest running animals on this earth. The male black buck is dark brown or black in color, while the color of female black buck is light brown. Most of the female black bucks do not have horns. In case they do have horns, they are not spiraled like that of the males.

Monday, November 1, 2010

a state flower

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It is the state flower of Kerala and the national flower of Thailand(Rachapruek).

Sunday, October 31, 2010

a bird

Identify


Answer: The Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus)

It is also known as Sulfur-breasted Toucan or Rainbow-billed Toucan.It is the national bird of Belize.Keel-billed Toucans have zygodactyl feet, or feet with toes facing in different directions. In the case of the Keel Billed Toucan, it has two toes facing forward and two facing back.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

a recent hollywood film may help you

Identify


Answer: Piranha

The piranha is an omnivorous freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers.They are known for their sharp teeth and a voracious appetite for meat.


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