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Plants of PA

Fish of PA Soils Mammals of PA

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What is... An Invasive Species?

A plant introduced from outside its native habitat with characteristics that help them dominate an area and limit

diversity.

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This native plant is also called Wild Carrot. It‘s numerous small white flowers make up a large cluster

resembling a type of fabric which the plant is named after.

What is ... Queen Anne‘s Lace?

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This plant likes `wet feet‘ and is the 1st wildflower to pop through our cold winter soil. The flower buds create enough heat to melt snow and the

flower & leaves have a distinct odor which protects it from being eaten by

animals.

What is ... Skunk Cabbage?

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This invasive species has triangular leaves

and blue berries

What is ... Mile-a-Minute Weed?

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This native plant has heart-shaped leaves. Both the

leaves and purple flowers are edible & are rich in Vitamin A &

C.

What is . . . Wild Violet?

PLANTS

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The Northern Pike & Muskellunge thrive in water temperatures between 60o and

80o F, preferring 65-70 degrees, therefore it is known as this

temperature-range fish.

What is a coolwater fish?

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Fish do have ears – internal– but they also have this feature – a row of tiny

pores which runs from the head to the tail - to help them pick up vibrations

and hear.

What is the... Lateral Line?

What is the pelvic fin?

This fin helps a fish keep its balance and

move through the water; turning

sharply, and stopping quickly.

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All fish have a body temperature fairly equal to the surrounding water

temperature. This characteristic is known as:

What is... Cold Blooded or Ectotherm?

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These small fish (about 4“) are PA‘s most abundant & most colorful fish and are

ecologically important as their presence in a waterway reflects good water quality and

diveristy.

What are ... Darters?

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A topographic map with green areas on it depicts this land

feature.

What are ... Trees/forests

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Soils horizons are layers of soil. This horizon is a subsoil layer near the top with

some organic matter and a higher clay content

What is... The B Horizon

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What are . . . Contour Lines

These brown features on topographic maps reveal the shape of the surface and refer to the elevation and slope of

various areas.

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Soils that are transported and deposited in another area by way of

WIND

What is ... Loess?

SOILS

DAILY DOUBLE

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When you analyze the amount/percent of sand, silt and clay particles in a

sample of soil you are determing this.

What is ... Soil Texture?

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What is a ... Shrew?

This insectivore has 5 toes; sharp, pointed teeth and a pointy nose; is active year-round and is 3 to 5 inches long.

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This nocturnal mammal of woods and rural areas is an omnivore. To defend

itself against predators, it will first stamp its feet before releasing its musk.

What is . . . Striped Skunk?

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Bears, raccoons and skunks walk in this manner - on the soles of their feet with

the heels touching the ground.

What is ... Plantigrade

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This nocturnal carnivore of the woods is the only member of the canine

family that can climb trees.

What is ... The Gray Fox?

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A broad, flat, leathery tail; thick fur; dextrous feet with long claws; upper and lower incisors. All these features which help the beaver survive in its

environment are known as:

What are ... Physical Adaptations?

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Animals that eat meat AND plants.

What are ...Omnivores?

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A behaviorial adaptation of bats is to migrate south or go through this

process where the body temperature drops, respiration and

heartbeat slows, and mobility ceases.

What is . . . Hibernation?

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What is ... The Stigma?

The part of the flower which catches the pollen

to aid in fertilization.

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Decomposed parts of plant or animal material in the soils.

What is … Organic Matter?

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The process where temperature fluctuations, wind, water, ice, plant roots, and chemical reactions of soil minerals break up bedrock to make

soil.

What is ... Weathering ?