Invertebrates
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Forest caterpillar hunter
Calosoma sycophanta
The Forest caterpillar hunter, scientifically known as Calosoma sycophanta, is a remarkable beetle that plays a significant role in forest ecosystems. This species belongs to the Carabidae family, which is known for its... -
Fox tapeworm
Echinococcus multilocularis
The Fox tapeworm, scientifically known as Echinococcus multilocularis, is a parasitic worm that primarily belongs to the class Cestoda within the phylum Platyhelminthes. This organism is notorious for causing a severe and... -
Freshwater pearl mussel
Margaritifera margaritifera
The Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is a fascinating and ecologically significant species that thrives in the clean, cold waters of freshwater rivers and streams across the Northern Hemisphere,... -
Fruit fly
Drosophila melanogaster
The fruit fly, scientifically known as Drosophila melanogaster, is a small, dipterous insect belonging to the family Drosophilidae. This species has been extensively studied and is renowned for its immense contribution to... -
Garden snail
Cornu aspersum
The garden snail, scientifically known as Cornu aspersum (formerly Helix aspersa), is a terrestrial gastropod mollusk that belongs to the family Helicidae. This species, native to the Mediterranean region, has been... -
Garden tiger moth
Arctia caja
The Garden Tiger Moth (Arctia caja) is a visually striking and fascinating species of moth belonging to the Erebidae family. This moth is widely recognized for its distinctive and vividly colored wings, which serve as a... -
German cockroach
Blattella germanica
The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is a small species of cockroach that is one of the most common and widely distributed domestic cockroaches across the globe. Typically light brown to tan in color, these pests... -
Giant african land snail
Lissachatina fulica
The Giant African Land Snail, scientifically known as Lissachatina fulica, is a remarkable species of mollusk that has garnered attention due to its impressive size, distinctive appearance, and ecological impact. Native... -
Giant african snail
Achatina achatina
The Giant African Snail, scientifically known as Achatina achatina, is a remarkable creature that boasts an impressive size, making it one of the largest terrestrial mollusks in the world. Originating from the forests of... -
Giant clams
Tridacna gigas
Giant clams, scientifically known as Tridacna gigas, are among the most fascinating creatures of the marine world. Native to the warm waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, these mollusks are the largest living... -
Giant cuttlefish
Sepia apama
The Giant Cuttlefish (Sepia apama) is a remarkable and captivating marine creature that belongs to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes squids, octopuses, and nautiluses. This species stands out as the largest of... -
Giant house spider
Eratigena atrica
The Giant House Spider (Eratigena atrica), previously classified under the genus Tegenaria, is a species of spider renowned for its significant size and common occurrence within human dwellings, particularly in Europe and... -
Giant liver fluke
Fascioloides magna
The Giant Liver Fluke, scientifically named Fascioloides magna, is a large, parasitic flatworm belonging to the class Trematoda. This parasite is particularly notorious for infecting the livers of various wild and... -
Giant peacock moth
Saturnia pyri
The Giant Peacock Moth (Saturnia pyri), known for its stunning beauty and impressive size, stands as the largest moth native to Europe. This remarkable species, belonging to the family Saturniidae, captivates the... -
Giant tube worm
Riftia pachyptila
The Giant tube worm, scientifically known as Riftia pachyptila, is a remarkable species that thrives in one of the most extreme environments on Earth - the hydrothermal vents deep in the ocean. These vents are found at...
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