 | University of Michigan - mammals, birds and reptiles |
| U.S. Geological Survey - Scroll the page to find what you need. "Search" is very slow |
| Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - easy to use |
| Britannica |
Scientific Name Project
| What is a Scientific Name? Visit the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology to find out. |
The Task
Find the Scientific Name (Genus and Species) of the following animals and plants
| Use the Resources listed below in your search |
| White tail deer | Racoon | Cottontail rabbit | Fox squirrel |
| Red Squirrel | Wild Turkey | Pin Oak tree | sugar maple tree |
| black rat snake | red fox | Skunk | opossum |
| snapping turtle | yellow perch | carp | praying mantis |
| human being | chimpanzee | cow | dog |
| hint: When using these databases, start with a general name, i.e. squirrel. | ||
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