 This Is Not a Weasel: A Close Look at Nature's Most Confusing Terms
ISBN: 978-0-471-27396-7
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272 pages
October 2003
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Introduction.
1. NOMENCLATURE AND TAXONOMY.
Nomenclature (Scientific; Common).
Kingdom; Phylum; Class; Order; Family; Genus; Species.
2. PLANTS.
Bulb; Corm; Tuber; Root.
Corn; Maize.
Evergreen; Deciduous; Broadleaf; Coniferous.
Fruit; Vegetable.
Grass; Reed; Sedge; Rush.
Hardwood; Softwood.
Heath; Heather.
Mold; Mildew.
Moss; Lichen.
Mushroom; Toadstool.
Muskmelon; Cantaloupe.
Onion; Scallion; Shallot; Leek.
Pine; Fir; Spruce.
Redwood; Sequoia.
Sap; Resin; Pitch; Gum.
Spine; Thorn; Prickle.
Spore; Seed.
Sweet Potato; Yam.
Tree; Shrub; Bush.
3. TERRESTRIAL INVERTEBRATES.
Insect; Spider; Crustacean.
Bee; Wasp; Hornet; Ant.
Bug; Beetle.
Centipede; Millipede.
Dragonfly; Damselfly.
Grasshopper; Locust; Cricket; Katydid.
Mite● Chigger; Tick; Louse.
Butterfly; Moth; Skipper.
Caterpillar; Grub; Larva; Maggot; Nymph.
4. AQUATIC LIFE.
Clam; Oyster; Mussel; Scallop; Bivalve; Lampshell.
Flounder; Halibut; Turbot; Sole.
Herring; Sardine; Pilchard; Anchovy.
Lobster; Crayfish; Crawfish; Scampi.
Marlin; Swordfish; Sailfish; Spearfish.
Minnows; Suckers; Other Small Fish.
Sharks; Other Fish.
Shrimp; Prawn; Krill.
Skate; Ray; Shark.
Squid; Octopus; Cuttlefish.
5. AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES.
Amphibian; Reptile.
Alligator; Crocodile; Caiman.
Frog; Toad.
Newt; Salamander; Eft.
Python; Anaconda; Boa Constrictor.
Snake; Lizard; Skink.
Turtle; Tortoise; Terrapin.
6. BIRDS.
Blackbird; Grackle; Crow; Raven; Rook.
Buzzard; Vulture.
Hawk; Falcon.
Crane; Heron; Egret.
Grouse; Ptarmigan; Quail; Partridge.
Gull; Tern.
Pigeon; Dove.
7. MAMMALS.
Mammal; Marsupial; Monotreme.
African Elephant; Indian Elephant.
Vicuna; Guanaco; Alpaca; Llama.
Antelope; Deer; Pronghorn.
Antler; Horn.
Ape; Monkey (Old World; New World).
Ass; Burro; Donkey; Hinny; Horse; Jackass; Jenny; Mule.
Bat; Rabbit; Rodent.
Bison; Buffalo (Cape; Water).
Bobcat; Lynx; Wildcat.
Brown Bear; Grizzly; Kodiak.
Camel; Dromedary.
Caribou; Reindeer.
Coyote; Dog; Wolf.
Dolphin; Porpoise; Whale.
Dugong; Manatee; Seacow.
Elk; Moose; Red Deer; Wapiti.
Ermine; Ferret; Fisher; Marten; Mink; Polecat; Sable; Stoat; Weasel.
Goat; Sheep.
Great Cats; Lesser Cats.
Hare; Rabbit.
Jaguar; Cougar; Leopard; Panther.
Kangaroo; Wallaby; Wallaroo.
Seal; Sea Lion; Walrus.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index.
