Katherine Rose A.
Banua Grade 12-STEM A
1.) Name: Little black ant
Background/History: The little black
ant (Monomorium minimum) is a
species of ant native to North America.
It is a shiny black color, the workers
about 1 to 2 mm long and the queens 4 to
5 mm long. It is a monomorphic species,
with only one caste of worker, and
polygyne, meaning a nest may have more than one queen. A colony is usually moderately sized with
only a few thousand workers. The binomial name is Monomorium minimum by Buckley in 1866.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Hymenoptera
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Formicidae
C.) Phylum: Arthropoda G.) Genus: Monomorium
D.) Class: Insecta H.) Species: M. minimum
2.) Name: Polar Bear
History/Background: The polar
bear (Ursus maritimus) is a
hypercarnivorous bear whose native
range lies largely within the Arctic
Circle, encompassing the Arctic
Ocean, its surrounding seas and
surrounding land masses. It is a large
bear, approximately the same size as
the omnivorous Kodiak bear (Ursus arctos middendorffi). A boar (adult male) weighs around 350–
700 kg (772–1,543 lb), while a sow (adult female) is about half that size. The binomial name is Ursus
maritimus by Phipps in 1774.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Carnivora
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Ursidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Ursus
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: U. maritimus
3.) Name: Tiger
Background/History: The tiger
(Panthera tigris) is the largest species
among the Felidae and classified in the
genus Panthera. It is most recognisable
for its dark vertical stripes on orangish-
brown fur with a lighter underside. It is
an apex predator, primarily preying on
ungulates such as deer and wild boar. It is territorial and generally a solitary but social predator,
requiring large contiguous areas of habitat, which support its requirements for prey and rearing of its
offspring. Tiger cubs stay with their mother for about two years, before they become independent
and leave their mother's home range to establish their own. The Binomial name is Panthera tigris by
Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Carnivora
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Felidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Panthera
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: P. tigris
4.) Name: Wolf
Background/History: The wolf (Canis lupus),
also known as the gray/grey wolf, is a canine
native to the wilderness and remote areas of
Eurasia and North America. It is the largest
extant member of its family, with males
averaging 40 kg (88 lb) and females 35.5–37.7
kg (78–83 lb). It is distinguished from other
Canis species by its larger size and less pointed
features, particularly on the ears and muzzle. Its winter fur is long and bushy and predominantly a
mottled gray in colour, although nearly pure white, red and brown to black also occur. The binomial
name is Canis lupus by Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Carnivora
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Canidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Canis
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: C. lupus
5.) Name: American Alligator
Background/History: The American alligator
(Alligator mississippiensis), sometimes referred
to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a
large crocodilian reptile endemic to the
Southeastern United States. It is one of two
living species in the genus Alligator within the
family Alligatoridae; it is larger than the other
extant alligator species, the Chinese alligator. Adult male American alligators measure 3.4 to 4.6 m
(11.2 to 15.1 ft) in length, and can weigh up to 453 kg (999 lb). Females are smaller, measuring 2.6 to 3
m (8.5 to 9.8 ft) in length. The binomial name is Alligator mississippiensis by Daudin in 1802.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Crocodilia
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Alligatoridae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Alligator
D.) Class: Reptilia H.) Species: A. mississippiensis
6.) Name: Giraffe
Background/History: The giraffe (Giraffa) is
an African artiodactyl mammal, the tallest
living terrestrial animal and the largest
ruminant. It is traditionally considered to be
one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine
subspecies. However the existence of up to
eight extant giraffe species have been
described based upon research into the
mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, as well as
morphological measurements of Giraffa. Seven other species are extinct, prehistoric species known
from fossils. The binomial name is Giraffa camelopardalis by Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Artiodactyla
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Giraffidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Giraffa
D.) Class: Mammaliai H.) Species: G. Camelopardalis
7.) Name: American Bullfrog
Background/History: The American bullfrog
(Lithobates catesbeianus), often simply known
as the bullfrog in Canada and the United
States, is an amphibious frog, a member of the
family Ranidae, or "true frogs". This frog has an
olive green back and sides blotched with
brownish markings and a whitish belly spotted
with yellow or grey. The upper lip is often
bright green and males have yellow throats. It
typically inhabits large, permanent water bodies, such as swamps, ponds, and lakes, though it can
also reside along smaller creeks and streams where it is usually found along the water's edge. The
binomial name is Lithobates catesbeianus by Shaw in 1802.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Anura
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Ranidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Lithobates
D.) Class: Amphibia H.) Species: L. catesbeianus
8.) Name: Llama
Background/History: The llama (/ˈlɑːmə/; Spanish
pronunciation: [ˈʎama]) (Lama glama) is a
domesticated South American camelid, widely used
as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since
the Pre-Columbian era. A full-grown llama can reach
a height of 1.7 to 1.8 m (5 ft 7 in to 5 ft 11 in) at the top
of the head, and can weigh between 130 and 200 kg (290 and 440 lb). At birth, a baby llama (called a
cria) can weigh between 9 and 14 kg (20 and 31 lb). Llamas typically live for 15 to 25 years, with some
individuals surviving 30 years or more. Thr binomial name is Lama glama by Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Artiodactyla
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Camelidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Lama
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: L. glama
9.) Name: Impala
Background/History: The impala (/ɪmˈpɑːlə, -ˈpælə/,
Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized antelope found in
eastern and southern Africa. The sole member of the genus
Aepyceros, it was first described to European audiences by
German zoologist Hinrich Lichtenstein in 1812. Two
subspecies are recognised—the common impala, and the larger
and darker black-faced impala. The impala reaches 70–92
centimetres (28–36 inches) at the shoulder and weighs 40–76
kg (88–168 lb). It features a glossy, reddish brown coat. The
male's slender, lyre-shaped horns are 45–92 centimetres (18–36
inches) long. The binomial name is Aepyceros melampus by
Lichtenstein in 1812.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Artiodactyla
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Bovidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Aepyceros by Sundevall, 1847
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: A. melampus
10.) Name: White-tailed deer
Background/History: The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus
virginianus), also known as the whitetail or Virginia deer, is a
medium-sized deer native to North America, Central America,
Ecuador, and South America as far south as Peru and Bolivia. It
has also been introduced to New Zealand, Cuba, Jamaica,
Hispaniola, the Bahamas, the Lesser Antilles, and some
countries in Europe, such as the Czech Republic, Finland,
Romania, Serbia, Germany, and France. In the Americas, it is
the most widely distributed wild ungulate. The binomial name is Odocoileus virginianus by
Zimmermann in 1780.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Artiodactyla
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Cervidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Odocoileus
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: O. virginianus
11.) Name: Lion
Background/History: The lion (Panthera leo) is a
species in the family Felidae; it is a muscular, deep-
chested cat with a short, rounded head, a reduced
neck and round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of
its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; male lions have a
prominent mane, which is the most recognisable
feature of the species. With a typical head-to-body
length of 184–208 cm (72–82 in) they are larger than females at 160–184 cm (63–72 in). It is a social
species, forming groups called prides. The binomial name is Panthera leo by Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Carnivora
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Felidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Panthera
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: P. leo
12.) Name: Sheep (Domestic Sheep)
Background/History: Domestic sheep (Ovis aries)
are quadrupedal, ruminant mammals typically
kept as livestock. Like most ruminants, sheep are
members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed
ungulates. Although the name sheep applies to
many species in the genus Ovis, in everyday usage
it almost always refers to Ovis aries. Numbering a
little over one billion, domestic sheep are also the
most numerous species of sheep. An adult female sheep is referred to as an ewe (/juː/), an intact male
as a ram or occasionally a tup, a castrated male as a wether, and a younger sheep as a lamb. The
binomial name is Ovis aries by Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Artiodactyla
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Bovidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Ovis
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: O. aries
13.) Name: Koala
Background/History: The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus, or
inaccurately, koala bear[a]) is an arboreal herbivorous
marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant
representative of the family Phascolarctidae and its closest
living relatives are the wombats, which comprise the family
Vombatidae. The koala is found in coastal areas of the
mainland's eastern and southern regions, inhabiting
Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
It is easily recognisable by its stout, tailless body and large
head with round, fluffy ears and large, spoon-shaped nose. The
koala has a body length of 60–85 cm (24–33 in) and weighs 4–15 kg (9–33 lb). The binomial name is
Phascolarctos cinereus by Goldfuss in 1817.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Diprotodontia
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Phascolarctidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Phascolarctos
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: P. cinereus
14.) Name: King cobra
Background/History: The king cobra (Ophiophagus
hannah), also known as the hamadryad, is a
venomous snake species in the family Elapidae,
endemic to forests from India through Southeast Asia.
It is threatened by habitat destruction and has been
listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2010.
It is the world's longest venomous snake. Adult king cobras are 3.18 to 4 m (10.4 to 13.1 ft) long. The
longest known individual measured 5.85 m (19.2 ft). The binomial name is Ophiophagus hannah by
Cantor in 1836.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Squamata
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Elapidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Ophiophagus by Günther, 1864
D.) Class: Reptilia H.) Species: O. Hannah
15.) Name: Red kangaroo
Background/History: The red kangaroo (Macropus
rufus) is the largest of all kangaroos, the largest
terrestrial mammal native to Australia, and the largest
extant marsupial. It is found across mainland
Australia, avoiding only the more fertile areas in the
south, the east coast, and the northern rainforests. The
binomial name is Macropus rufus by Desmarest in 1822.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote
B.) Kingdom: Animalia
C.) Phylum: Chordata
D.) Class: Mammalia
E.) Order: Diprotodontia
F.) Family: Macropodidae
G.) Genus: Macropus
H.) Species: M. rufus
16.) Name: Cat (Domestic Cat)
Background/History: The cat (Felis catus) is a small
carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated
species in the family Felidae and often referred to as
the domestic cat to distinguish it from wild members
of the family. The cat is either a house cat or a farm
cat, which are pets, or a feral cat, which ranges freely
and avoids human contact. A house cat is valued by humans for companionship and for its ability to
hunt rodents. About 60 cat breeds are recognized by various cat registries. The binomial name is Felis
catus by Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote
B.) Kingdom: Animalia
C.) Phylum: Chordata
D.) Class: Mammalia
E.) Order: Carnivora
F.) Family: Felidae
G.) Genus: Felis
H.) Species: F. catus
17.) Name: Dog (Domestic dog)
Background/History: The domestic dog (Canis
lupus familiaris when considered a subspecies of
the wolf or Canis familiaris when considered a
distinct species) is a member of the genus Canis
(canines), which forms part of the wolf-like
canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial
carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to
the wolves that were first domesticated,which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct.
The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for
various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. The binomial name is Canis lupus by
Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote E.) Order: Carnivora
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Canidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Canis
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: C. lupus
18.) Name: Chimpanzee
Background/History: The chimpanzee (Pan
troglodytes), also known as the common
chimpanzee, robust chimpanzee, or simply
"chimp", is a species of great ape native to the
forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. It has
four confirmed subspecies and a fifth proposed
subspecies. The chimpanzee and the closely related bonobo (sometimes called the "pygmy
chimpanzee") are classified in the genus Pan. Evidence from fossils and DNA sequencing shows that
Pan is a sister taxon to the human lineage and is humans' closest living relative. The chimpanzee is
covered in coarse black hair, but has a bare face, fingers, toes, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet.
It is larger and more robust than the bonobo, weighing 40–60 kg (88–132 lb) for males and 27–50 kg
(60–110 lb) for females and standing 100 to 140 cm (3.3 to 4.6 ft). Its gestation period is eight months.
The binomial name is Pan troglodytes by Blumenbach in 1775.
A.) Domain: Eukaryotic E.) Order: Primates
B.) Kingdom: Animalia F.) Family: Hominidae
C.) Phylum: Chordata G.) Genus: Pan
D.) Class: Mammalia H.) Species: P. troglodytes
19.) Name: House Mouse
Background/History: The house mouse (Mus musculus) is a
small mammal of the order Rodentia, characteristically having a
pointed snout, large rounded ears, and a long and hairy tail. It is
one of the most abundant species of the genus Mus. Although a
wild animal, the house mouse has benefited significantly from associating with human habitation to
the point that truly wild populations are significantly less common than the semi-tame populations
near human activity. The binomial name is Mus musculus by Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote
B.) Kingdom: Animalia
C.) Phylum: Chordata
D.) Class: Mammalia
E.) Order: Rodentia
F.) Family: Muridae
G.) Genus: Mus
H.) Species: M. musculus
20.) Name: Housefly
Background/History: The housefly (Musca domestica) is a
fly of the suborder Cyclorrhapha. It is believed to have
evolved in the Cenozoic era, possibly in the Middle East,
and has spread all over the world as a commensal of
humans. It is the most common fly species found in
houses. Adults are grey to black, with four dark,
longitudinal lines on the thorax, slightly hairy bodies, and
a single pair of membranous wings. They have red eyes, set farther apart in the slightly larger female.
The binomial name is Musca domestica by Linnaeus in 1758.
A.) Domain: Eukaryote
B.) Kingdom: Animalia
C.) Phylum: Arthropoda
D.) Class: Insecta
E.) Order: Diptera
F.) Family: Muscidae
G.) Genus: Musca
H.) Species: M. domestica