Sentences with phrase «animal species names»

We're all familiar with the use of animal species names (general and specific) as labels for a sets of human charateristics, for descriptions of types of people, some good, some bad; for example; lion, tiger, weasel, rabbit, rat, dinosaur, pigeon, shark, albatross, crow, snake, (teddy) bear, sloth, insect, rodent, bug, cat etc..

Not exact matches

Can you name every species of animal?

The animal, known to science as Anchiornis huxleyi (named in honour of Thomas Huxley, an early advocate of Darwin's ideas) is an older species than Archaeopteryx by some 10 million years, being dated to the lateJurassic period, c. 151 - 161 millions years ago.

But because this fossil only preserves the animal's gills and no additional identifying features like teeth, it can not be given a new name or reunited with an existing species.

The 10 - centimeter (4 - inch) long Xenoturbella churro, named for its resemblance to the popular fried - dough pastry, is one of four species recently discovered that lie near the base of the evolutionary tree of animals.

The animal's shifting position on the tree of life began when the first species, named Xenoturbella bocki, was found off the coast of Sweden in 1950.

This species common name is the «pocket shark,» though those in the field of classifying animals refer to it by its scientific name Mollisquama sp., according to a new study published in the international journal of taxonomy Zootaxa.

Formed in 1895, the London - based ICZN sets rules for naming newly identified species — some 16,000 a year — and resolves disputes over names for animals both living and extinct.

In two centuries of work, scientists have named and described about 1.5 million species of plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms — only a small fraction of the estimated 10 to 100 million species that exist today.

«Not one of our domestic animals can be named which has not in some country drooping ears,» Charles Darwin noted in The Origin of Species.

According to internationally established rules for naming animals, the earliest available scientific name of a species must be officially adopted.

According to internationally established rules for naming animals, the earliest available scientific name of a species must be officially adopted, so the Mortlock Islands flying fox is now correctly known as Pteropus pelagicus.

He set about making a complete index for names of animals, which are the largest group of described organisms (1.4 million of the current 1.8 million described species are animals).

With colorful names like the evening fieldslug, cinnamon juga, Chelan mountainsnail and masked duskysnail, these species recycle nutrients, filter water and provide important prey for birds, amphibians and other animals.

We've shrunken it down to a third of a mile along the Charles River, and invite you to join us on a walk through time to tour the many incredible events during Earth's long and storied history: the formation of the oceans, the origin of life, the first animals, the rise and fall of dinosaurs, and the appearance and evolution of our own species (to name just a few).

In the name of fast profit, we have converted entire species of animals to diets they were not meant to eat.

We have mapped the Earth's surface, but the creatures that live on it continue to elude us; every year brings news of thousands of newly discovered plant and animal species, some large (a new kind of orangutan was confirmed last year), some small (the dragon ant of Papua New Guinea) and many whimsical, like a spider that looks like a Harry Potter sorting hat, and named Eriovixia gryffindori.

To our knowledge, other species don't use the equivalent of individual names, but cow or crow, domestic or wild, animals become «connected» to the names we give them.

In addition, there are also surgical suites for both large and small animals; animal wards for various species: dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, to name a few; and a grooming ward to provide medicated bathing and hygiene.

Cochrane begins by introducing herself and all the animals by name and species.

And dogs see themselves in this order: animal, species, breed, name.

Dog food labels contain the product name, ingredient list, net weight of the product, name and address of the manufacturer, guaranteed analysis, list of ingredients, the intended animal species (word «dog» in this case, as we are talking about dog food here), the statement of nutritional adequacy, and feeding guidelines.

The profile of this canned dog food is a grain free meat based product using various named species as its main sources of animal protein.

Natural Balance Alpha Dog is a grain - free plant - based food using a moderate quantity of various named species as its major sources of animal protein.

Name and species of the animal 3.

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital has chosen our department name, «Zoological Medicine and Surgery,» because it best reflects the entire scope of our new department, including the expertise and training involved and because it encompasses all of the different species we treat.

(2) name or identity of animal (s), including species, breed, age, sex, weight, and color where appropriate

Please list the following for each pet: Name of Animal; Species (dog, cat, other); Breed; Age; Are they spayed / neutered?

When calling the center, be prepared to provide the following information: the name of the poison your animal was exposed to (if known), the amount and how long ago (if known); the species, breed, age, sex, and weight of your pet; and the symptoms the animal is displaying.

If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, gather the following information and then call the NAPCC: give your name, address, and telephone number; the species, breed, age, sex, and weight of each animal affected; the substance the animal ingested if known; the package containing the substance if available; the time that has elapsed since ingestion; and the symptoms the animal is showing.

If you call the hotline, be prepared to provide the name of the poison your animal was exposed to; the amount and how long ago; the species, breed, age, sex, and weight of your pet; and the symptoms your pet is displaying.

When you make your gift online, please list in the Comments section how you wish to be identified, the animal's name and species, and the owner's name and address.

You might recognize his name from hours of community service he's put in with various area non-profits and his constant efforts to better the lives of animals of all species.

But remember what Cesar says: «Animals, species, breed, name — in that order.»

This name is a little misleading though, as cats and other small animals can be infected with this species of mite too.

Created by former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Exotic Species Coordinator Scott Hardin and other experts on zoonosis, the series covers everything from disease names, routes of transmission from animals to humans, symptoms of disease, treatments and more.

TIP: The word «meat», or the name of an «organ», without being an animal species listed, means either ingredient could be from any species, from any corner of the globe.

(NOTE: If giving an animal sponsorship, please provide the name and species (dog / cat) of your sponsored animal in the «Add special instructions to the seller» field on the PayPal donation form before submitting the donation.

This organ detects pheromones — a fancy name for chemical communication signals — that are produced from other animals of the same species.

Notify the public animal shelter that serves the locality where the companion animal was found and provide to the shelter contact information including at least a name and a contact telephone number, a description of the companion animal including at least species, breed, sex, size, color, information from any tag, license, collar, tattoo, or other identification or markings, and the location where the companion animal was found.

We may not know their names, but each animal and her wellbeing is important — and not merely as a representative of her species.

Records shall (i) include a description of the companion animal, including species, color, breed, sex, approximate weight, age, reason for release, owner's or finder's name, address, and telephone number, and license number or other identifying tags or markings, as well as disposition of the companion animal, and (ii) be made available upon request to the Department, animal control officers, and law - enforcement officers at mutually agreeable times.

Big Pine Key and No Name Key, near MM 30, are home to unique and endangered animal species including the dog - sized Key deer.

Sixteen of Costa Rica's endangered animal species live in the Tortuguero National Park, like tapirs, ocelots, manatees, and green sea turtles, after which the region is named.

With around one million named species and perhaps several times that number unnamed, insects account for a great majority of the species of animals on earth.

The state's 19 million humans have to share a warm, wet ecosystem with a mashup of rebounding indigenous creatures like alligators and introduced animals and plants, with 37 species of reptile alone now considered established, with names reflecting Florida's ecological globalization: Nile monitor lizard, African redhead agama, Burmese python.

He explained that, «discovering a new species is a rare event so to be involved in the identification and naming of this animal is very exciting,» even more so, he added, because this was not part of his research.

Sunstein does however cite a surprising number of cases in which animals have been included as named plaintiffs: see for example, Palila v. Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, 852 F. 2d 1106, in which a bird species was named as a plaintiff.

While many laws and regulations protect animals against cruelty, or seek to prevent extinction of entire species by protecting diversity, it is often the case that these laws are not enforced because those who have the greatest interest in having them enforced — animals — can not bring suit in their own name.

India has over 441 animal sanctuaries and 80 national parks which are home to several endangered species of animals (Bengal Tigers, Asiatic Elephants, Snow Leopards, Indian Rhinoceros) and many different species of birds (Great Indian Bustard, Himalayan Monal Pheasant,, White Breasted Swiflet, Griffon Vultures) just to name a few.