40 likes | 156 Views
Dive into the intriguing challenge of identifying common garden critters! In this activity, you'll explore three unique creatures: a disease-carrying mosquito, a melodious cicada, and a web-spinning garden spider. Each critter comes with its own set of clues, including their physical traits and life stages. Test your knowledge and learn more about these fascinating members of the animal kingdom, enhancing your appreciation for the biodiversity in your backyard!
E N D
What is it? ? ? Challenge #4 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/
Mosquito http://www.michigan.gov/images/mosquito_65147_7.jpg Critter #1 I have two wings. I belong to the order Diptera. I can carry many diseases. My larval stage is called a wiggler. What am I?
Cicada http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/images/deciduous/cicada3.jpg Critter #2 Each different species in my family has a different song. I belong to the order Homoptera. Many people find my shed exoskeletons instead of me. I am not a locust! What am I?
Garden Spider Critter #3 I am an arthropod. I have eight legs. I am an “orb-weaver” and spin very large webs. I might be found in your garden. What am I?