VIps´ of the Civil War
Identify how rainforest animals have adapted to live in this unique environment.
Rainforests in Central America, Amazon, Asia, Africa, and Australia cover about 6% of our earth's surface, but they are the home ground for more than half of the species of animals in the world.
Main topic
Thomas Green
John Bankhead Magruder was a career military officer who served in the armies of three nations. He was a U.S. Army officer in the Mexican-American War, a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and a post-bellum general in the Imperial Mexican Army of Emperor Maximilian I.
The Black Colobus Monkey
is among the most endangered primate species in Africa.
What layer of the rainforest does the Black Colobus Monkey belong to?
The rainforest has 4 main layers:
- Forest floor - very dark, plants deteriorate quickly due to the lack of sun;
- Understory layer - plants with big leaves so that they can reach the sun, large concentration of insects;
- Canopy layer - primary layer on top of the first two, a mix of leaves and branches, many animals live here;
- Emergent layer - formed by the tallest trees, hardwood trees with broad leaves, plenty of sun.
What traits did the Black Colobus develop
in order to adjust to its habitat? Type in the answers.
Example: it has no thumbs since it has to leap through the forest habitat, and the chances of thumb injuries are very high.
Thomas Green (June 8, 1814 – April 12, 1864) was an American soldier and lawyer, who took part in the Texan Revolution of 1835–36, serving under Sam Houston, who rewarded him with a land grant. Green was clerk of the Texas Supreme Court until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he became a Confederate cavalry leader.
The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
has become famous because of its bizarre way of producing sounds. This cockroach makes a hissing sound by pushing air through tiny holes in its body.
Which layer of the rainforest does the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach belong to?
The rainforest has 4 main layers:
- Forest floor - very dark, plants deteriorate quickly due to the lack of sun;
- Understory layer - plants with big leaves so that they can reach the sun, large concentration of insects;
- Canopy layer - primary layer on top of the first two, a mix of leaves and branches, many animals live here;
- Emergent layer - formed by the tallest trees, hardwood trees with broad leaves, plenty of sun.
What characteristics did this coackroach develop
in order to adjust to the environment it is living in? Type in the answers.
Example: it is dark-colored, which makes its camouflage with the dirt and leaves a whole lot easier.
john reagan
Francis Richard Lubbock (October 16, 1815 – June 22, 1905) was the ninth Governor of Texas and was in office during the American Civil War. He was the brother of Thomas Saltus Lubbock, for whom Lubbock County, Texas, and the eponymous county seat are named.
The Silvery Gibbon
can only be found on the island of Java, Indonesia. Due to their isolated location, it is estimated that less than 2000 Silvery Gibbons are currently living in their natural habitat.
What layer of the rainforest does the Silvery Gibbon belong to?
The rainforest has 4 main layers:
- Forest floor - very dark, plants deteriorate quickly due to the lack of sun;
- Understory layer - plants with big leaves so that they can reach the sun, large concentration of insects;
- Canopy layer - primary layer on top of the first two, a mix of leaves and branches, many animals live here;
- Emergent layer - formed by the tallest trees, hardwood trees with broad leaves, plenty of sun.
What characteristics did the gibbon develop to adjust to its environment?
Example: The Silvery Gibbon has long arms that help it swing easily through the branches.
John Henninger Reagan (October 8, 1818 – March 6, 1905) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Texas. ... He resigned from the seat when appointed by the governor as chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission. He was among the founders of the Texas State Historical Association.
The Indian Cobra
is the world's most lethal species of cobra. It lives in the forests of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Which layer of the rainforest does the Indian Cobra belong to?
The rainforest has 4 main layers:
- Forest floor - very dark, plants deteriorate quickly due to the lack of sun;
- Understory layer - plants with big leaves so that they can reach the sun, large concentration of insects;
- Canopy layer - primary layer on top of the first two, a mix of leaves and branches, many animals live here;
- Emergent layer - formed by the tallest trees, hardwood trees with broad leaves, plenty of sun.
What characteristics did the Indian Cobra develop?
Type in the traits that this animal developed in order to adapt to its habitat.
Example: it has patterned, circular lines on the back which creates an optical illusion. This way, it becomes more difficult to spot the Indian Cobra in its natural habitat.
John bell hood
Although known for his bravery, he was also reckless, which Union general William T. Sherman used against him in the later stages of the Civil War. On July 2, 1863, Hood was wounded by an artillery shell at the Battle of Gettysburg, which left his left arm severely damaged.
The Toucan
is one of the most important species in the rainforest because it spreads the seeds of the fruits and plants that it eats, therefore contributing to plant biodiversity.
Forest Layer
Which layer of the rainforest does the toucan belong to?
The rainforest has 4 main layers:
- Forest floor - very dark, plants deteriorate quickly due to the lack of sun;
- Understory layer - plants with big leaves so that they can reach the sun, large concentration of insects;
- Canopy layer - primary layer on top of the first two, a mix of leaves and branches, many animals live here;
- Emergent layer - formed by the tallest trees, hardwood trees with broad leaves, plenty of sun.
Subtopic
Characteristics
Characteristic
What characteristics did the toucan develop while trying to adapt to this unique environment? Type in as many characteristics as you can find.
Example: Sharp, saw-like bill that helps it crack the nuts, berries and other fruits that it eats.
