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- Geologic time scale (26014 bytes)
3: ...ceous]] period and the [[Palaeogene]] period is defined by the [[Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event|...
7: ...here are far more recognized faunal stages than defined geologic time units.
9: ...y to reconcile this conflicting terminology and define universal horizons that can be used around the ...
15: ...ck, according to the theory, formed during a specific period in Earth history. It was thus possible t...
17: ..., enabled geologists to divide Earth history more finely and precisely. It also enabled them to corre... - Animals (10378 bytes)
2: ..., including birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects.
8: ...ranges from simple nerve nets in cnidarians (jellyfish, for instance) to complex brains in mammals.
18: ...en]] and elastic glycoproteins. This may be calcified to form structures like shells, bones, and spic...
23: ...tes (sperm and egg). Such as Mammals, birds, most fish, and amphibians.
27: ...which are part of this phylum, account for a significant majority of the species, making Arthropoda th... - Meerkat (4260 bytes)
19: ... wrestling matches and foot races. More than one field researcher has reported witnessing meerkats in...
22: ...[[venom]], including the very strong venom of the scorpions of the [[Kalahari Desert]].
30: ...n noted to carry an element of meaning, with specific calls alerting to the approach of snakes, birds ...
32: ...he character [[Timon (Lion King)|Timon]] from the film ''[[The Lion King]]''. - Arachnid (3432 bytes)
21: ...re named for the [[Greek mythology|mythological]] figure [[Arachne]].
28: ...rump" tailless whip scorpions with front legs modified into whip-like sensory structures as long as 25...
31: *[[Palpigradi]] - Microwhip scorpions
32: *[[Pseudoscorpionida]] - Pseudoscorpions
34: *[[Schizomid]]a - "Split middle" whip scorpions with divided exoskeletons - Arthropod (9248 bytes)
35: '''NOTE:''' Some classification schemes group<br/> Myriapoda and Hexapoda i...
37: ...s, and other similar creatures. Over four out of five extant (living today) animal species are arthro...
41: ...k]] for their web. Other arachnids include the [[scorpions]] with its pedipalps shaped like pincers, and the...
43: ... [[maxilla|maxillae]] right behind them. The crayfish also has walking legs and claws on its thorax r...
50: ...h a [[Trachea | tracheal]] system; a potential difficulty considering that the skeletal structure is e... - Scorpion (12441 bytes)
25: '''Pedipalps:''' these are a pair of modified legs that have evolved into claws. The claws ar...
26: ...emous the scorpion the narrower the pedipalps, as scorpions with less potent venom use their larger pincers t...
28: ...s, consisting of a row of pegs, and are unique in scorpions. The pectines are located beneath the scorpion at...
30: ...r light, and they are important in regulating the scorpions circadian rhythm. It is doubtful as to whether th...
34: ...o interfere with neurotransmission in the victim. Scorpions use their venom to kill or paralyze their prey so... - Cheerleading (7470 bytes)
7: ...gely a female activity as time progressed. A significant factor was limited availability of female col...
21: *'''Pike''' is among the most difficult of jumps. Both legs are straight out, knees l...
40: ...ow-and-arrows, heel stretches, scales, liberties, scorpions, '''the Matrix''', basket tosses, elevators, and ...
42: ...mbling is a cartwheel or a round off. The more difficult skills come when you a back hand springs and ...
52: ...o divisions which are grouped based on age and difficulty. Judges at the competition watch for illega... - Aztec mythology (10599 bytes)
6: *[[Amimitl]] - god of lakes and fishermen
13: *[[Camaxtli]] - god of hunting, war, fate and fire
19: ...] - a god of the underworld, [[Mictlan]] and sacrifices
21: *[[Chantico]] - the goddess of hearth fires, personal treasure, and volcanoes
37: ...utechuhtli'') - an ancient god of the hearth, the fire of life. Associated with the pole star and the ... - Insect (14296 bytes)
60: ...poda]]. The true insects (that is, species classified in the Class Insecta) are distinguished from al...
80: 11. first wing<br/>
108: ... a process by which the individual escapes the confines of the exoskeleton in order to increase in siz...
113: Many insects possess very refined organs of sense. In some cases, their senses c...
123: ...]] in order to have sufficient pollinators in the field, orchard or greenhouse at bloom time. - Leather (7695 bytes)
14: ...[drum]] heads where it does not need to flex significantly; it is also cut up into cords for use in la...
22: ...a" and grow more beautiful each passing year. The finest furniture, and footwear are made from Full Gr...
24: ...e all of the natural grain sanded off, and an artificial grain applied. Top grain leather must be heav...
28: ...]]''' is leather that has been given a high gloss finish. The original process was developed by Newark...
33: ...terial makes ensuring a precise thickness very difficult. Other leather manufacturers state the thickn... - Berlin Wall (23423 bytes)
3: ...d East Germany. It was built in [[1961]] and fortified over the years, but was opened to unrestricted ...
13: ...East Germany with economic collapse. This had ramifications for the whole Communist bloc and particula...
17: ...st Germans were to fall back and were not to fire first under any circumstances.
27: ...or. The battle groups were pentomic, with 1362 officers and men each. On 16 August, Kennedy had give...
29: ...Frederick O Hartel and his brigade, now of 4224 officers and men. Every three months for the next thr... - Animal S (1228 bytes)
6: *[[Sawfish]]
9: *[[Scorpions]]
22: *[[Shortfin Mako Shark]]
49: *[[Spiny Dogfish Shark]]
65: *[[Swordfish]] - Horseshoe Crabs (6711 bytes)
15: ...]]s, [[worm]]s, and other [[invertebrate]]s. They find this prey under the sand, where they spend most...
17: Horseshoe crabs possess five pairs of [[book lung]]s (sometimes known as boo...
19: ...atidia|ommatidium]] feeds into a single [[nerve]] fibre. Furthermore the nerves are large and relative...
25: ... The main cause of death during these days is the fish bait industry, which collects horseshoe crabs t...
29: ... from the ancient [[Eurypterus|eurypterids]] (sea scorpions). They evolved in the shallow seas of the [[Paleo... - Sea Spiders (6456 bytes)
30: ...e world, from Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific coast of the United States to the Mediterranean ...
33: ...entral nerve cords, which in turn connect to specific nerves.
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