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The General Sherman, a Giant Sequoia, is generally considered to be the largest (by volume of its trunk) tree in the world

The largest organism found on earth can be measured using a variety of methods. It could be defined as the largest by volume, mass, height, or length. Some creatures group together to form a superorganism, though this cannot truly be classed as one large organism and is usually only common amongst invertebrates. General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Forest. ... General Sherman tree in Sequoia National Forest. ... General Sherman tree from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks General Sherman Tree General Sherman is the name of a Giant Sequoia. ... Binomial name Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindl. ... Volume is how much space a thing has. ... Unsolved problems in physics: What causes anything to have mass? Mass is a property of a physical object that quantifies the amount of matter and energy it is equivalent to. ... Height is a measurement of the distance from the bottom to the top of something which is upright. ... Length is the long dimension of any object. ... A superorganism is an organism consisting of many organisms. ... Invertebrate is a term coined by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck to describe any animal without a spinal column. ...

There are many difficulties in truly defining the largest organism. A giant fungus of the species Armillaria ostoyae in the Malheur National Forest in Oregon was found to span 8.9 km² (2,200 acres)^[1]. Whether or not this is an actual individual organism is disputed: some tests have indicated that they have the same genetic makeup ^[2], but this does not exclude its being a clonal colony of numerous smaller individuals. The Aspen tree, (Populus tremuloides), also forms large clonal colonies of genetically identical trees (technically, stems) connected by a single underground root system. These trees form through root sprouts coming off an original parent tree, though the root system may not remain a single unit in all specimens. One such grove in Utah covers 80 hectares and is estimated to weigh 6,600 tons [3]. The largest fully-connected Aspen is Pando, and some experts call it the world's largest^[1] organism.^[2] Another enormous colonial "organism" that rivals the Armillaria and the Populus colonies in size is the giant marine plant, Posidonia oceanica, discovered in the Mediterranean Sea near the Balearic Islands, Spain. This plant, in combination, is about 8 km (4.3 miles) across, surrounding a small island. Binomial name Armillaria ostoyae Armillaria ostoyae is the binomial name for one species of fungus commonly known as a Honey mushroom, and sometimes called Shoestring Rot. This is the most common variant in the western US, of the group of species that all used to share the name, Armillaria mellea. ... The Malheur National Forest contains 1. ... Official language(s) None Capital Salem Largest city Portland Area Ranked 9th - Total 98,466 sq mi (255,026 kmÂ²) - Width 260 miles (420 km) - Length 360 miles (580 km) - % water 2. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... An acre is an English unit of area, which is also frequently used in the United States and some Commonwealth countries. ... This stylistic schematic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a chromosome (right). ... A clonal colony is a group of plants (or fungi) that have grown in a given location, all originating vegetatively, not sexually, from a given single ancestor. ... Species Populus adenopoda Populus alba Populus grandidentata Populus sieboldii Populus tremula Populus tremuloides Aspens are trees of the willow family and comprise a section of the poplar genus, Populus sect. ... In mathematics, a root system is a configuration of vectors in a Euclidean space satisfying certain geometrical properties. ... A hectare (symbol ha) is a unit of area, equal to 10,000 square metres, commonly used for measuring land area. ... The word ton or tonne is derived from the Old English tunne, and ultimately from the Old French tonne, and referred originally to a large cask with a capacity of 252 wine gallons, which holds approximately 2100 pounds of water. ... The Pando Stamp Pando (or The Trembling Giant[1]) is a clonal colony of a single male Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) tree located in the U.S. state of Utah, all determined to be part of a single living organism by identical genetic markers,[2] and one massive underground root... Honey mushrooms, Armillaria Borealis (?) Honey fungus ( Armillaria sp. ... This article is about woody plants of the genus Populus. ... Genera See text Posidoniaceae Hutch. ... For the landmasses surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, see Mediterranean Basin. ... Capital Palma Official language(s) Spanish and Catalan Area â€“ Total â€“ % of Spain Ranked 17th 4,992 kmÂ² 1. ... For other uses, see Plant (disambiguation). ... km redirects here. ... A mile is a unit of length, usually used to measure distance, in a number of different systems, including Imperial units, United States customary units and Norwegian/Swedish mil. ...

Excluding possible clonal colonies, the General Sherman tree, an individual Giant Sequoia with a volume of 1489 m³, would hold the title of the world's largest tree (by volume of its trunk)^[4]. This tree stands 83.8 m (274 ft 11 in) tall and the trunk alone is estimated to weigh as much as about 15 Blue Whales combined. The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef stretching 2,000 km, has been shown to be a collection of many organisms and is the largest living superorganism, rather than a true singular organism, though the whole of the biosphere in some respects can be considered as a superorganism (see Gaia theory). General Sherman tree from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks The General Sherman tree is a Giant Sequoia. ... Binomial name Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindl. ... The cubic meter (symbol mÂ³) is the SI derived unit of volume. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... A foot (plural: feet; symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, â€² â€“ a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, â€³ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... Binomial name Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus, 1758) Blue Whale range The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder of baleen whales. ... Satellite image of part of the Great Barrier Reef adjacent to the Queensland coastal areas of Proserpine and Mackay. ... Some of the biodiversity of a coral reef. ... A superorganism is an organism consisting of many organisms. ... A crab is an example of an organism. ... The Global Biosphere:a false-color composite of CZCS images of plankton concentrations with land vegetation data collected by the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer instrument. ... A Gaia theory is a class of scientific models of the biosphere in which life fosters and maintains suitable conditions for itself by affecting Earths environment. ...

By volume and weight, the largest known animal ever to have lived is the blue whale, an endangered species that can measure 30 m (100 ft) in length and can weigh in excess of 200 tons. There is currently no conclusive evidence that a larger animal has ever existed, but the phenomenon known as "Bloop" has indicated to some people that a larger living animal is in existence. The largest land animals today are male Savannah Elephants, with one known example weighing around 12,272 kg (27,000 lb), though many extinct species, such as many dinosaurs, were much larger. Phyla Subregnum Parazoa Porifera Subregnum Eumetazoa Placozoa Orthonectida Rhombozoa Radiata (unranked) Ctenophora Cnidaria Bilateria (unranked) Acoelomorpha Myxozoa Superphylum Deuterostomia Chordata Hemichordata Echinodermata Chaetognatha Xenoturbellida Superphylum Ecdysozoa Kinorhyncha Loricifera Priapulida Nematoda Nematomorpha Onychophora Tardigrada Arthropoda Superphylum Platyzoa Platyhelminthes Gastrotricha Rotifera Acanthocephala Gnathostomulida Micrognathozoa Cycliophora Superphylum Lophotrochozoa Sipuncula Nemertea Phoronida Ectoprocta Bryozoa... Binomial name Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus, 1758) Blue Whale range The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder of baleen whales. ... The critically endangered Amur Tiger, a rare subspecies of tiger. ... The Bloop is the name given to an ultra-low frequency underwater sound detected by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration several times during the summer of 1997. ... The shield and spear of the Roman God Mars are often used to represent the male sex In heterogamous species, male is the sex of an organism, or of a part of an organism, which typically produces smaller, mobile gametes (spermatozoa) that are able to fertilise female gametes (ova). ... Binomial name Loxodonta africana (Blumenbach, 1797) The African Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the best-known and larger of the two African elephants. ... The pound is the name of a number of units of mass, all in the range of 300 to 600 grams. ... The Dodo, shown here in illustration, is an often-cited[1] example of extinction. ... Orders Saurischia Sauropodomorpha Theropoda Ornithischia Dinosaurs are giant reptiles that dominated the terrestrial ecosystem for most of their 165-million year existence. ...

Some animals are known for having the largest particular body part‎ amongst any creature, such as the neck of the giraffe and the brain of the Sperm Whale. The skeleton of a Blue Whale, the largest animal ever to have lived. ... Binomial name Giraffa camelopardalis Linnaeus, 1758 The Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species. ... In animals, the brain, or encephalon (Greek for in the head), is the control center of the central nervous system. ... Binomial name Physeter macrocephalus Linnaeus, 1758 Sperm Whale range (in blue) The Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of all toothed whales and is the largest toothed animal alive, measuring up to 18 metres (60 ft) long, aswell as being the largest known predator ever to exist. ...

Vertebrates

Mammals (Mammalia)

The Blue Whale is the largest living animal in the world.

A member of the order Cetacea, the Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is believed to be the largest animal ever to have lived. The maximum recorded weight was 30 m(100 ft) long and 190 tonnes , while several longer ones, up to 33.3 m (110 ft), have been seen but not weighed. The African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana), of the order Proboscidea, is the largest living land animal. At birth it is common for an elephant calf to weigh 100 kg (225 pounds). The largest elephant ever recorded was shot in Angola in 1974. It was a male and weighed 12,272 kg or 13.5 tons (27,000 lb), with an overall length (trunk to tail) of 10.6 m (35 ft) and a shoulder height of 4.2 m (13.7 ft 9 in). Image File history File linksMetadata Faroe_stamp_402_blue_whale_(Balaenoptera_musculus)_crop. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Faroe_stamp_402_blue_whale_(Balaenoptera_musculus)_crop. ... Binomial name Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus, 1758) Blue Whale range The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder of baleen whales. ... Suborders Mysticeti Odontoceti Archaeoceti (extinct) (see text for families) The order Cetacea includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. ... Binomial name Balaenoptera musculus (Linnaeus, 1758) Blue Whale range The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the suborder of baleen whales. ... Phyla Subregnum Parazoa Porifera Subregnum Eumetazoa Placozoa Orthonectida Rhombozoa Radiata (unranked) Ctenophora Cnidaria Bilateria (unranked) Acoelomorpha Myxozoa Superphylum Deuterostomia Chordata Hemichordata Echinodermata Chaetognatha Xenoturbellida Superphylum Ecdysozoa Kinorhyncha Loricifera Priapulida Nematoda Nematomorpha Onychophora Tardigrada Arthropoda Superphylum Platyzoa Platyhelminthes Gastrotricha Rotifera Acanthocephala Gnathostomulida Micrognathozoa Cycliophora Superphylum Lophotrochozoa Sipuncula Nemertea Phoronida Ectoprocta Bryozoa... A tonne or metric ton (symbol t), sometimes referred to as a metric tonne, is a measurement of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. ... Binomial name Loxodonta africana (Blumenbach, 1797) The African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the larger of the two species of African elephants. ... Groups Jozaria (extinct) Anthracobunidae (extinct) Moeritheriidae (extinct) Euproboscidea Numidotheriidae (extinct) Barytheriidae (extinct) Deinotheriidae (extinct) Elephantiformes Phiomiidae (extinct) Palaeomastodontidae (extinct) Hemimastodontidae (extinct) Euelephantoidea Choerolophodontidae (extinct) Amebelodontidae (extinct) Gnathabelodontidae (extinct) Gomphotheriidae (extinct) Elephantidae Mammutidae (extinct) Proboscidea is an order containing only one family of living animals, Elephantidae, the elephants, with three species... Birth is the process in animals by which an offspring is expelled from the body of its mother. ...

Monotreme mammals (Monotremata). The largest extant monotreme is the Western Long-beaked Echidna weighing up to 16.5 kg (36.4 lb) and measuring 1 m (3.3 ft) long. The largest monotreme (egg-bearing mammal) ever was the extinct echidna species Zaglossus hacketti, known only from a few bones found in western Australia. It was the size of a sheep, weighing probably up to 100 kg (220 lb).
Marsupials (Marsupialia). The Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is the largest living marsupial. The maximum size of these lanky mammals is 100 kg (220 lb) and 1.92 m (6.3 ft) tall. Many much larger marsupials existed prehistorically, the largest of which was Diprotodon. This rhino-sized herbivore would have easily exceed 2 tonnes (4,400 lb), 3.3 m (11 ft) in length and 1.83 m (6 ft) in height.
Anteaters & allies (Pilosa). The largest species is easily the Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla). A large adult can weigh as much as 65 kg (143 lb) and measure 2.4 m (8 ft) in overall length. The sloths attained much larger sizes prehistorically, the largest of which were Megatherium which, at an estimated average weight of 4.5 tonnes (5 tons) and height of 5.1 m (17 ft), was about the same size as the African Bush Elephant.
Armadillos (Cingulata). The extant giant of this group is the Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus). The top size for this species is 40 kg (132 lb) and 1.5 m (5 ft) in length. Much larger prehistoric examples are known, especially Glyptodon, which easily topped 2.7 m (9 ft) and 2 tonnes (4,400 lb).
Insectivores (Erinaceomorpha & Soricomorpha). The largest of these two orders of small mammals is the Greater Moonrat (Echinosorex gymnura), the maximum size of which is over 2 kg (4.4 lb) and 60 cm (24 in).
Tree Shrews (Scadentia). The largest of the tree shrews seems to be the Common Tree Shrew (Tupaia glis), at up to 187 g (6.6 oz) and 40 cm (17 in).

The Eastern Lowland Gorilla is the largest living primate.

Colugos (Dermoptera). Of the two colugo species in the order Dermoptera of gliding arboreal mammals in southeast Asia, the largest and most common is the Sunda Flying Lemur (Cynocephalus varigatus). The maximum size is 2 kg (4.4 lb) and 73 cm (29 in).
Bats (Chiroptera). The largest bat species is the Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), a rare fruit bat and endangered species that is part of the megabat family. The maximum size is believed to approach 1.5 kg (3.3 lb), 55 cm (22 in) long, and the wingspan may be almost 1.8 m (6 ft).
Primates (Primates). The Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) subspecies is the largest living primate. The maximum size of a male gorilla can be over 225 kg (500 lb) and 1.83 m (6 ft) in the wild, with much heavier weights recorded in captivity. Gigantopithecus is the largest known primate ever, probably averaged 3 m (10 ft) tall and weighing 300 to 550 kg (700 to 1,200 lb). It lived 1 to 5 million years ago in the region of India and China. Human beings (Homo sapiens) can attain massive weights measured in thousands of pounds (up to 1,600 lb), but these are cases of morbid obesity, tumor, and other medical malady, and enormous heights (up to 8.9 ft), due to the growth disorder gigantism.
Carnivores (Carnivora). The largest species is now, with the inclusion of pinnipeds, the Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina). The top size recorded for this species was 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) and 6.9 m (22.5 feet) long. The largest living land carnivores are the Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) and the Brown Bear (Ursus arctos), both exceptionally exceeding 1 tonne (2,205 lb), 3 m (10 ft) long, and 1.5 m (5 ft) tall at the shoulder.

The African Bush Elephant, the largest animal walking the earth.

Dugongs and manatees (Sirenia). The largest living species in the order Sirenia of dugongs and manatees is the West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus). The maximum size of this species is 1,590 kg (3,500 lb) and 4.1 m (13.5 ft). However, the extinct Steller's Sea Cow (Hydrodamalis gigas) was much larger, growing up to at least 7.9 m (26 ft) long and weighing up to 11 tonnes (12.1 tons).
Elephants, mammoths, and mastodons (Proboscidea). Contrary to popular belief, extinct species in the order Proboscidea, such as mammoths and mastodons, did not dwarf the modern African Bush Elephant. The largest elephant ever was probably the Elephas recki or Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi), which were believed to have attained a size of as much as 4.5 m (15 ft) tall and weighed over 13.6 tonnes (15 tons).
Hyraxes (Hyracoidea). The largest species of hyrax seems to be the Cape Hyrax (Procavia capensis), at up to 5.4 kg (12 lb) and 73 cm (29 in) long.
Odd-toed Ungulates (Perissodactyla). The largest extant species is the White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). The largest size this species can attain is 4.5 tonnes (5 tons), 4.7 m (15.5 ft) long, and 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. The largest land mammal ever was Indricotherium, a member of this order. It stood up to 5.5 m (18 ft) tall, measured over 9 m (30 ft) long and weighed up to 20 tonnes (22 tons).

The largest extant rodent is the Capybara.

Even-toed Ungulates (Artiodactyla). The largest species is terms of weight is the Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), reaching a maximum size of 4.5 tonnes (5 tons), 4.8 m (16 ft) long and 1.66 m (5.5 ft) tall. The longest-bodied species, and tallest of all living land animals, is the Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), measuring up to 5.8 m (19.3 ft), although being relatively slender, reaches a top weigh of 2 tonnes (2.2 tons).
Pangolins (Pholiodata). The largest species of scaly anteaters is the Giant Pangolin (Manis gigantea), at up to 1.7 m (5.8 ft) and at least 40 kg (88 lb).
Rodents (Rodentia). The largest living rodent is the capybara, native to most of the tropical and temperate parts of South America east of the Andes, always near water. Full-grown capybaras can reach a top size of 80 kg (176 lb), 1.5 m (5 ft) long and 90 cm (3 ft) tall. The largest known rodent ever is Phoberomys pattersoni, an extinct rodent who lived in the Orinoco River delta about 8 million years ago. An almost complete skeleton of the giant rodent was discovered in Venezuela in 2000; it was 3 m (10 ft) long, with an additional 1.5 m (5-foot) tail, and probably weighed around 700 kg (1,540 lb).
Rabbits & allies (Lagomorpha). The largest species is the European Hare (Lepus europaeus), which is up to 6.6 kg (14.6 lb) and 76 cm (30 in) long.

id="Birds_.28Aves.29"> Binomial name Zaglossus bruijnii (Peters and Doria, 1876) The Western Long-beaked Echidna is one of the four extant echidnas and one of three species of Zaglossus that occur in New Guinea. ... Families â€ Kollikodontidae Ornithorhynchidae - Platypus Tachyglossidae - Echidnas â€ Steropodontidae Monotremes (monos, single + trema, hole; refers to the cloaca) are mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young like marsupials (Metatheria) and placental mammals (Eutheria). ... In most birds and reptiles, an apple (Latin ovum) is the zygote, resulting from fertilization of the ovum. ... Species Genus Tachyglossus T. aculeatus Genus Zaglossus Z. attenboroughi Z. bruijnii Z. bartoni Z. hacketti (extinct) Z. robustus (extinct) Echidnas, sometimes also referred to as spiny anteaters, are the only surviving monotremes apart from the Platypus. ... Species Zaglossus attenboroughi Zaglossus brujinii Zaglossus hacketti (extinct) Zaglossus robustus (extinct) Zaglossus is the genus of the echidna, a spiny monotreme that lives in Australia. ... Grays Anatomy illustration of a human femur. ... Binomial name Macropus rufus Desmarest, 1822 The Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is the largest of all kangaroos and the largest surviving marsupial. ... Orders Didelphimorphia Paucituberculata Microbiotheria Dasyuromorphia Peramelemorphia Notoryctemorphia Diprotodontia Marsupials are mammals in which the female typically has a pouch (called the marsupium, from which the name Marsupial derives) in which it rears its young through early infancy. ... Species Diprotodon opatum Diprotodon minor Diprotodon loderi Diprotodon annextans Diprotodons were the largest marsupials that ever lived. ... Binomial name Myrmecophaga tridactyla Linnaeus, 1758 Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Anteater The Giant Anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, is the largest species of anteater. ... Families Megalonychidae Bradypodidae Sloths are medium-sized mammals that live in South America and Central America belonging to the families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae, part of the order Pilosa. ... Megatheriinae were a subfamily of elephant-sized ground sloths that lived from 2 million to 8,000 years ago. ... Binomial name Loxodonta africana (Blumenbach, 1797) The African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the larger of the two species of African elephants. ... Binomial name Priodontes maximus (Kerr, 1792) The Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus) is the largest species of armadillo. ... For the fictional monster from the Dungeons & Dragons universe, see dire animal. ... BIC pen cap, about 1 gram. ... The ounce is the name for a number of different units of mass (oz), and also of two units of fluid volume (fl oz) and of one unit of force, the ounce-force (ozf). ... Image File history File links LowlandGorilla. ... Image File history File links LowlandGorilla. ... Trinomial name Gorilla beringei graueri (Matschie, 1914) The Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) is a subspecies of Eastern Gorilla that is now only found in the forests of eastern Congo. ... Species Cynocephalus varigatus Cynocephalus volans Colugos are arboreal gliding mammals found in South-east Asia. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ... The Sunda flying lemur is a species of Colugo with the scientific name Galeopterus variegatus. ... Suborders Megachiroptera Microchiroptera See text for families. ... Binomial name Acerodon jubatus (Eschscholtz, 1831) The Giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus), also known as the Golden-capped fruit bat, is a rare fruit bat said to be the largest bat in the world. ... Large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus) Megabats constitute the suborder Megachiroptera within the order Chiroptera (bats). ... The critically endangered Amur Tiger, a rare subspecies of tiger. ... See also the band, Fruit Bats. ... Trinomial name Gorilla beringei graueri (Matschie, 1914) The Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) is a subspecies of Eastern Gorilla that is now only found in the forests of eastern Congo. ... In zoology, as in other branches of biology, subspecies is the rank immediately subordinate to a species. ... Families 15, See classification A primate (L. prima, first) is any member of the biological order Primates, the group that contains all the species commonly related to the lemurs, monkeys, and apes, with the latter category including humans. ... Species Gigantopithecus blacki Gigantopithecus bilaspurensis Gigantopithecus was a genus of ape that existed from as long ago as 5 million years ago and as recently as 100 thousand years ago in what is today the countries of China and India. ... Human beings are defined variously in biological, spiritual, and cultural terms, or in combinations thereof. ... Anna Haining Bates with her parents Gigantism or giantism, (from Greek gigas, gigantos giant) is a condition characterized by excessive height growth. ... Families Odobenidae Otariidae Phocidae Pinnipeds (fin-feet, lit. ... Binomial name Mirounga leonina Linnaeus, 1758 The Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) is one of two species of elephant seal (the other is the Northern Elephant Seal). ... Binomial name Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774 The polar bear (Ursus maritimus), also known as the white bear, northern bear, or sea bear, is a large bear native to the Arctic. ... Binomial name Ursus arctos Linnaeus, 1758 Ursus arctos range map. ... Image File history File links African elephant in Kenya. ... Image File history File links African elephant in Kenya. ... Binomial name Loxodonta africana (Blumenbach, 1797) The African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the larger of the two species of African elephants. ... Families Dugongidae Trichechidae Hydrochichus (extinct) For information about the Gothic metal band, see Sirenia (band) The Sirenia are fully aquatic, herbivorous mammals that inhabit rivers, estuaries and coastal marine waters. ... Binomial name Dugong dugon (MÃ¼ller, 1776) Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are the smallest members of the order Sirenia (which also includes the manatees and Stellers Sea Cow), with adults generally growing to less than 3 meters long. ... Species Trichechus inunguis Trichechus manatus Trichechus senegalensis Manatees (family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large aquatic mammals sometimes known as sea cows. ... Binomial name Trichechus manatus Linnaeus, 1758 A group of three West Indian manatees. ... Binomial name Hydrodamalis gigas (Zimmermann, 1780) Stellers Sea Cow (Hydrodamalis gigas) is an extinct large sirenian mammal formerly found near the Asiatic coast of the Bering Sea. ... Groups Jozaria (extinct) Anthracobunidae (extinct) Moeritheriidae (extinct) Euproboscidea Numidotheriidae (extinct) Barytheriidae (extinct) Deinotheriidae (extinct) Elephantiformes Phiomiidae (extinct) Palaeomastodontidae (extinct) Hemimastodontidae (extinct) Euelephantoidea Choerolophodontidae (extinct) Amebelodontidae (extinct) Gnathabelodontidae (extinct) Gomphotheriidae (extinct) Elephantidae Mammutidae (extinct) Proboscidea is an order containing only one family of living animals, Elephantidae, the elephants, with three species... Species Mammuthus africanavus African mammoth Mammuthus columbi Columbian mammoth Mammuthus exilis Pygmy mammoth Mammuthus jeffersonii Jeffersonian mammoth Mammuthus trogontheri Steppe mammoth Mammuthus meridionalis Mammuthus primigenius Woolly mammoth Mammuthus lamarmorae Sardinian Dwarf Mammoth A mammoth is any of a number of an extinct genus of elephant, often with long curved tusks... Mastodons or Mastodonts are members of the extinct genus Mammut of the order Proboscidea and form the family Mammutidae; they resembled, but were distinct from, the woolly mammoth which belongs to the family Elephantidae. ... Binomial name Loxodonta africana (Blumenbach, 1797) The African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the larger of the two species of African elephants. ... Binomial name Mammuthus columbi The Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) is an extinct species of elephant that inhabited North America between 100,000 and 9,000 years ago. ... Binomial name Procavia capensis (Pallas, 1766) The Cape Hyrax (scientific name: Procavia capensis) is a species in the order Hyracoidea. ... Binomial name Ceratotherium simum Burchell, 1817 The White Rhinoceros original range (orange: Northern (C. s. ... Binomial name Indricotherium transouralicum (Pavlova, 1922) Indricotherium lived in Asia during the late Oligocene and early Miocene epoch of the Tertiary Period, The Indricotherium is known to have been the largest land mammal ever. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (480x641, 84 KB) Capybara Photo taken by Hajor 28. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (480x641, 84 KB) Capybara Photo taken by Hajor 28. ... Binomial name Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Linnaeus, 1766) Capybara range The capybara (also capibara), Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (Water pig) is a semi-aquatic herbivorous animal, the largest of living rodents. ... Binomial name Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus, 1758 The Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), from the Greek â€˜Î¹Ï€Ï€Î¿Ï€ÏŒÏ„Î±Î¼Î¿Ï‚ (hippopotamos, hippos meaning horse and potamos meaning river), is a large, plant-eating African mammal, one of only two extant, and three or four recently extinct, species in the family Hippopotamidae. ... Binomial name Giraffa camelopardalis Linnaeus, 1758 The Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species. ... Species Manis culionensis Manis gigantea Manis temmincki Manis tricuspis Manis tetradactyla Manis crassicaudata Manis pentadactyla Manis javanica Pangolins (pÄƒnggÉ™-lÄn) or scaly anteaters are mammals in the Pholidota order. ... Binomial name Manis gigantea , The Giant Pangolin is the largest species of pangolin, found in Africa. ... Suborders Sciuromorpha Castorimorpha Myomorpha Anomaluromorpha Hystricomorpha Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents. ... 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An almost complete skeleton of Phoberomys, discovered in Venezuela in 2000, has enabled researchers to reconstruct its size and probable lifestyle. ... The Dodo, shown here in illustration, is an often-cited[1] example of extinction. ... This page is about the Orinoco River, for the Aphra Behn novel see Oroonoko With a length of 2140 km, the Orinoco is one of the largest rivers of South America. ... Nile River delta, as seen from Earth orbit. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Binomial name Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778 The European Hare or Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) is a species of hare native to northern and central Europe and western Asia. ...

Birds (Aves)

The Ostrich is the largest living bird.

The largest living bird, as well as the largest member of the Struthioniformes, is the ostrich (Struthio camelus) reaching a height of over 2.7 m (9 ft) and weighing over 165 kg (365 lb). Eggs laid by the Ostrich can weigh 1.4 kg (3 lb) and are the largest eggs in the world today (and are also the largest single cell of any organism). Image File history File links Strauss_m_Tanzania. ... Image File history File links Strauss_m_Tanzania. ... Binomial name Struthio camelus Linnaeus, 1758 The present-day distribution of ostriches. ... Aves redirects here. ... Families Struthionidae Casuariidae Dinornithidae Apterygidae Rheidae A ratite is any of a diverse group of large, flightless birds of Gondwanian origin, most of them now extinct. ... Binomial name Struthio camelus Linnaeus, 1758 The present-day distribution of ostriches. ... Drawing of the structure of cork as it appeared under the microscope to Robert Hooke from Micrographia which is the origin of the word cell. Cells in culture, stained for keratin (red) and DNA (green). ...

The largest bird in the fossil record may be the extinct Elephant Birds of Madagascar, which were related to the Ostrich. They exceeded 3 m (10 ft) and 500 kg (1,120 lb). The last of the Elephant Birds went extinct about 300 years ago. Of almost the exact same proportions as the largest Elephant Birds was Dromornis stirtoni of Australia, part of a 26,000-year old group called mihirungs of the family Dromornithidae. The tallest bird ever however was the Giant Moa (Dinornis maximus), part of the moa family of New Zealand that went extinct about 200 years ago. This moa stood up to 3.7 m (12 ft) tall when it was erected in an unnatural position, but weighed about half as much as a large Elephant Bird or mihirung due to its comparatively slender frame. The largest carnivorous bird was the phorusrhacid Brontornis, an extinct flightless bird from South America which reached a weight of 350 to 400 kg (770 to 880 lb) and a height of about 2.8 m (9.2 ft). Genera Aepyornis Mullerornis Elephant birds are an extinct family of flightless birds made up of the genera Aepyornis and Mullerornis. ... Binomial name Struthio camelus Linnaeus, 1758 The present-day distribution of ostriches. ... Genera Aepyornis Mullerornis Elephant birds are an extinct family of flightless birds made up of the genera Aepyornis and Mullerornis. ... Genera Aepyornis Mullerornis Elephant birds are an extinct family of flightless birds made up of the genera Aepyornis and Mullerornis. ... Binomial name Dromornis stirtoni , Dromornis stirtoni, or Stirtons Thunder Bird, a member of the family of Dromornithidae, is the largest flightless bird found through fossil evidence. ... Mihirungs are extinct flightless birds found in Australian Australian Aborigines stories where they are related to the dreamtime. ... Genera Dromornis Barawertornis Bullockornis Ilbandornis Genyornis Dromornithidae were a family of large, flightless birds that lived in Australia until the end of the Pleistocene, but are now extinct. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Genera Aepyornis Mullerornis Elephant birds are an extinct family of flightless birds made up of the genera Aepyornis and Mullerornis. ... Mihirungs are extinct flightless birds found in Australian Australian Aborigines stories where they are related to the dreamtime. ... Binomial name Brontornis burmeisteri Moreno & Mercerat, 1891 Synonyms see text Brontornis was a genus of giant flightless predatory birds that lived in Patagonia. ...

The largest birds ever capable of flight was Argentavis magnificens, a now extinct member of the Teratornithidae group, with a wingspan of over 7 m (23 ft), a length of over 3 m (10 ft) and a body weight of 80 kg (176 lbs.). Species Argentavis magnificens Argentavis magnificens is an extinct bird from the late Miocene (23 - 5 million years before present) of South America. ... Teratorns were very large birds of prey who lived in North and South America from Miocene to Pleistocene. ...

Tinamous (Tinamiformes). The largest species of tinamou, a group of chunky, elusive ground-birds from tropical America, is the Grey Tinamou (Tinamus tao). It can reach a weight over 2 kg (4.4 lb) and length of over 55 cm (22 in).
Waterfowl (Anseriformes). The largest species in general is the Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator), which can reach an overall length of 1.82 m (6 ft), a wingspan of 3 m (10 ft) and a weigh of 17.3 kg (38 lb). However, the heaviest waterfowl ever recorded was an overweight Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) from Poland, who weighed nearly 23 kg (50 lb). The members of the previously mentioned Dromornithidae are now classified as members of this order, making them the largest "waterfowl" that ever lived.
Gamebirds (Galliformes). The largest member of this diverse order is the Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). The largest specimen ever recorded was just short of 14 kg (31 lb) and 130 cm (52 in). The longest species, if measured from the tip of the bill to the end of the long tail coverts, is the Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus), at up to 3 m (10 ft) long. A prehistoric, flightless family, sometimes called (incorrectly) "giant megapodes" (Sylviornis) were the biggest galliforms ever, having reached 1.70 m (5.6 ft) long and weighed up to about 30 kg (66 lb).
Grebes (Podicepiformes). The largest species of grebe is the Great Grebe (Podiceps major). It can reach a length of 80 cm (32 in) and a weigh of over 2 kg (4.4 lb).
Loons (Gaviiformes). The largest species on average is the Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii), at up to 1 m (3.3 ft) and 7 kg (15.4 lb). However, one exceptional Common Loon weighed 8 kg (17.6 lb), heavier than any recorded Yellow-billed Loon.
Tubenoses (Procellariiformes). The largest species is Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans), also the bird with the longest wingspan of any living bird. The maximum dimensions are a length of 1.44 m (4.6 ft) and a wingspan of 3.6 m (12 ft). Immatures have weighed as much as 13.8 kg (35 lb) at the time of their first flights. The largest-ever tubenose was the albatross-like Gigantornis eaglesomei, with a wingspan of about 6 m (20 ft).
Penguins (Sphenisciformes). The largest species is easily the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), with a maximum size of 1.35 m (4.3 ft) and 46 kg (102 lb). At one time, possibly to compete with the mammal pinnipeds, a number of giant penguins existed. The largest is believed to be Anthropornis nordenskjoeldi, having reached a height of nearly 2 m (6.7 ft) and a weigh of up to 135 kg (300 lb).
Cormorants & allies (Pelecaniformes). The largest species is the Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus), which attains a length of 1.82 m (6 ft), a wingspan of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) and a body weight of 15 kg (33 lb). A pelecaniform of the last Miocene, Osteodontornis, was the largest-winged bird ever, after Argentavis, at up to 6 m (20 ft) across and 2.1 m (7 ft) long.
Herons & allies (Ciconiiformes). The largest species, if measured in regard to body weight and wingspan, is the Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus), reaching a wingspan of 3.2 m (10.7 ft) and a weight of 15 kg (33 lb). The longest-bodied species is probably the Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis), which often exceeds 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. Most of the largest flying birds in the fossil record, including the largest, Argentavis magnificens, were members of the Ciconiiformes.
Flamingos (Phoenicopteriformes). The largest flamingo is the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), at up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall and 4 kg (8.8 lb).

The Eurasian Black Vulture is the biggest of the birds of prey.

Birds of prey (Falconiformes). The largest species is the Eurasian Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus), attaining a maximum size of 14 kg (31 lb), 119 cm (47 in) long and 3 m (10 ft) across the wings. Slightly larger, at up to 1.4 m (4.7 ft) long, 3 m (10 ft) across the wings and weighing at least 15 kg (33 lb), was the now extinct Haast's Eagle (Harpagornis moorei), the largest eagle ever.
Cranes & allies (Gruiformes). The Great Bustard (Otis tarda) and Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) are the heaviest birds capable of flight, both occasionally exceeding 20 kg (44 lb) and 1.5 m (5 ft) long. The tallest and longest bird flying bird on earth, also represented in the Gruiformes, is the Sarus Crane (Grus antigone), sometimes standing almost 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. The largest ever gruiform was a species of "terror bird", highly predatory, flightless birds of South America: Brontornis burmeisteri. This species stood about 2.8 m (9.2 ft) and weigh up to about 400 kg (880 lb).
Buttonquail (Turniciformes). The Buff-breasted Buttonquail (Turnix olivei), at up to 22 cm (8.6 in) and 164 g (5.8 oz), is the largest of the buttonquail.
Shorebirds (Charadriiformes). The largest species in this diverse order is the Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus), attaining a size of as much as 85 cm (34 in) and 2.5 kg (5.5 lb).
Sandgrouse (Pterocliformes). The Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis) is the largest sangrouse, at a maximum size of 634 g (1.4 lb) and 45 cm (18 in).

The Eurasian Eagle Owl is one of the biggest of owls on earth.

Pigeons (Columbiformes). The largest species of the pigeon/dove complex is the Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura victoria). Some exceptionally large ones have reached 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) and 85 cm (34 in).
Parrots (Psittaciformes). The longest and largest overall parrot is the endangered Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), reaching nearly 1.2 m (4 ft) long and 2 kg (4.4 lb). However, the heaviest parrot is the nearly-extinct Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus), which can weigh over 4 kg (8.8 lb), but doesn't much exceed 60 cm (2 ft).
Cuckoos & allies (Cuculiformes). The largest species of this order is the Great Blue Turaco (Corythaeola cristata), a cousin of the cuckoos. This species, which can weigh 1.7 kg (3.8 lb) and (due to its long tail) measure nearly 1.2 m (4 ft) long, is much larger than other turacos.
Owls (Strigiformes). Both the Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) and Blakiston's Fish Owl (Bubo blakistoni) reach very large sizes. Record-sized specimens of both species have weighed in the ballpark of 4.5 kg (10 lb) and measured over 80 cm (32 in) long. The largest owl known to have existed was Ornimegalonyx oteroi of Cuba, having measured over 1 m (3.3 ft) tall.
Nightjars & allies (Caprimulgiformes). The largest species of this order is the Great Potoo (Nycitbius grandis), the maximum size of which is about 680 g (1.5 lb) and 60 cm (2 ft).
Swifts & allies (Apodiformes). The White-naped Swift (Streptoprocne semicollaris) and the Purple Needletail (Hirundapus celebensis) reach similar large sizes, at up to 225 g (8 oz) and 25 cm (10 in). The hummingbirds are also traditionally included in this order, the largest species of which is easily the Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas).
Mousebirds (Coliiformes). The mousebirds are remarkably uniform, but the largest species is seemingly the Speckled Mousebird (Colius striatus), at 57 g (2 oz) and over 35 cm (14 in).

The Thick-billed Raven shares the title of the largest songbird with its common cousin.

Trogons (Trogoniformes). The Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is much larger than most trogons. It often exceeds 225 g (8 oz) and is at least 35 cm (14 in) along the head-and-body, with the remarkable tail of the male adding 60 cm (2 ft) to the length.
Kingfishers & allies (Coraciiformes). The largest species is the Southern Ground Hornbill, reaching sizes of as much as 6 kg (13.5 lb) and nearly 1.2 m (4 ft) in length.
Woodpeckers & allies (Piciformes). The largest species of this diverse order is the Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco). The maximum size of this tropical forest bird is possibly as much as 1 kg (2.2 lb) and 75 cm (30 in).
Songbirds (Passeriformes). Both the Common Raven (Corvus corax) and the Thick-billed Raven (Corvus crassirostris) are enormous by songbird standards. Both of these birds can exceed 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) and 70 cm (28 in).

Genera Tinamus Nothocercus Crypturellus Rhynchotus Nothoprocta Nothura Taoniscus Eudromia Tinamotis The tinamous are one of the most ancient groups of bird, members of a South American bird family of about 47 species in 9 genera. ... Binomial name Tinamus tao (Temminck, 1815) The Grey Tinamou is a type of ground bird most commonly found in Brazil, although populations can also be found in Bolivia and Argentina. ... Binomial name Cygnus buccinator Richardson, 1832 The Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) is the largest native North American swan. ... Binomial name Cygnus olor (Gmelin, 1789) The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) is a common Eurasian member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. ... Genera Dromornis Barawertornis Bullockornis Ilbandornis Genyornis Dromornithidae were a family of large, flightless birds that lived in Australia until the end of the Pleistocene, but are now extinct. ... Falcated Duck at Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands centre, Gloucestershire, England Wildfowl or waterfowl, also waterbirds, is the collective term for the approximately 147 species of swans, geese and ducks, classified in the order Anseriformes, family Anatidae. ... Binomial name Meleagris gallopavo Linnaeus, 1758 For other uses, see Wild Turkey (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Pavo muticus Linnaeus, 1766 The Green Peafowl, Pavo muticus, is a species of bird in the peafowl genus Pavo of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. ... Binomial name Sylviornis neocaledoniae Poplin, 1980 Sylviornis is an extinct genus of galliform bird containing a single species, , the Sylviornis or erroneously, New Caledonian Giant Megapode. Technically, the latter is incorrrect because it has recently been found not to be a megapode, but the sole known member of its own... Binomial name Podiceps major (Boddaert, 1783) The Great Grebe Podiceps major is the largest species of grebe on earth. ... Binomial name Gavia adamsii (Gray,GR, 1859) The White-billed Diver, known in North America as Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii), is the largest member of the loon or diver family, at 77-90cm in length with a 135-150 cm wingspan, although it is only marginally larger than the... Binomial name Gavia immer (Brunnich, 1764) The Great Northern Diver, known in North America as the Common Loon (Gavia immer), is a large member of the loon, or diver, family. ... Binomial name Diomedea exulans Linnaeus, 1758 The Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans), is a large seabird from the family Diomedeidae which has a circumpolar range in the Southern Ocean. ... Binomial name Aptenodytes forsteri Gray, 1844 The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species. ... Subclasses Allotheria* Order Multituberculata (extinct) Order Volaticotheria (extinct) Order Palaeoryctoides (extinct) Order Triconodonta (extinct) Prototheria Order Monotremata Theria Infraclass Marsupialia Infraclass Eutheria The mammals are the class of vertebrate animals characterized by the production of milk in females for the nourishment of young, from mammary glands present on most species... Families Odobenidae Otariidae Phocidae Pinnipeds (fin-feet, lit. ... Binomial name Anthropornis nordenskjoeldi Wiman, 1905 Nordenskjoelds Giant Penguin, Anthropornis nordenskjoeldi, was a penguin species that lived 45-37 million years ago, during the Eocene and the very early part of the Oligocene. ... Binomial name Pelecanus crispus Bruch, 1832 The Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) is a member of the pelican family. ... Binomial name Osteodontornis orri Howard, 1957 Osteodontornis is an extinct genus of pelecaniform bird. ... Binomial name Argentavis magnificens Argentavis magnificens is an extinct bird from the late Miocene (23 - 5 million years before present) of South America. ... Binomial name Vultur gryphus (Linnaeus, 1758) Synonyms Vultur fossilis Moreno & Mercerat, 1891 Vultur patruus LÃ¶nnberg, 1902 Vultur pratruus Emslie, 1988 (lapsus) The Andean Condor, Vultur gryphus, is a species of bird in one of the vulture families. ... Binomial name Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis (Shaw, 1800) The Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis), also known as the Jabiru Stork, is a large wading bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. ... Species Argentavis magnificens Argentavis magnificens is an extinct bird from the late Miocene (23 - 5 million years before present) of South America. ... Binomial name Phoenicopterus roseus Pallas, 1811 Synonyms Phoenicopterus antiquorum The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread species of the flamingo family. ... Image File history File linksMetadata A03_2870_640x427. ... Image File history File linksMetadata A03_2870_640x427. ... Binomial name Aegypius monachus (Linnaeus, 1766) The Eurasian Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) is also known as the Monk Vulture, the Cinereous Vulture, or just the Black Vulture. ... Binomial name Aegypius monachus (Linnaeus, 1766) The Eurasian Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) is also known as the Monk Vulture, the Cinereous Vulture, or just the Black Vulture. ... Binomial name Harpagornis moorei Haast, 1872 A model on display at Te Papa of a Haasts Eagle attacking a moa with its talons Haasts Eagle (Harpagornis moorei) was a massive eagle that once lived on the South Island of New Zealand. ... Genera Several, see below. ... Binomial name Otis tarda Linnaeus, 1758 The Great Bustard, Otis tarda, is a very large bird in the bustard family. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Families â€ Gastornithidae Aramidae Psophiidae Rallidae Heliornithidae Rhynochetidae â€ Aptornithidae Eurypigidae Cariamidae Otidae Gruidae â€ Phorusrhacidae The diverse order Gruiformes contains about 12 bird families with, on first sight, little in common. ... Binomial name Grus antigone Linnaeus, 1758 The Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is a resident breeding bird in northern India, Nepal, Southeast Asia and Queensland, Australia. ... Binomial name Brontornis burmeisteri Moreno & Mercerat, 1891 Synonyms see text Brontornis was a genus of giant flightless predatory birds that lived in Patagonia. ... Binomial name Turnix olivei (Robinson, 1900) The Buff-breasted Buttonquail is the largest and possibly the rarest of the buttonquail. ... The buttonquails or hemipodes are a small family of birds which resemble, but are unrelated to, the true quails. ... Binomial name Larus marinus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Great Black-backed Gull, Larus marinus, is a very large gull which breeds on the European and North American coasts and islands of the North Atlantic. ... Binomial name Pterocles orientalis (Linnaeus, 1758) The Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis) is a medium large bird in the sandgrouse family. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1648x1400, 475 KB) Description: es: Buho real(Bubo bubo) en: Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) de: Uhu (Bubo bubo) Source: Own photo Photographer: Softeis. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1648x1400, 475 KB) Description: es: Buho real(Bubo bubo) en: Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) de: Uhu (Bubo bubo) Source: Own photo Photographer: Softeis. ... Binomial name Bubo bubo (Linnaeus, 1758) The Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of horned owl resident in much of Europe and Asia. ... Binomial name Goura victoria Fraser, 1844 The Victoria Crowned Pigeon, Goura victoria is a large, up to 74 centimetres (29 in) in body length, bluish-grey bird with elegant blue lace like crests, maroon breast and red iris. ... Binomial name Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus (Latham, 1790) The Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is the largest species in the macaw family. ... Binomial name Strigops habroptilus Gray, 1845 Photo of a 1-year-old Kakapo on Codfish Island The Kakapo (MÄori: kÄkÄpÅ, meaning night parrot), Strigops habroptilus (from the Greek strix, genitive strigos: owl and ops: face; and habros: soft, and ptilon: feather), is a species of nocturnal parrot... Binomial name Corythaeola cristata (Vieillot, 1816) The Great Blue Turaco, Corythaeola cristata, is a turaco, a group of African near-passerines. ... Genera See text. ... Genera Corythaeola Tauraco Ruwenzorornis Musophaga Corythaixoides Crinifer The turacos, plantain eaters and go-away birds make up the bird family Musophagidae (literally banana-eaters). ... Binomial name Bubo bubo (Linnaeus, 1758) The Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) is a species of horned owl resident in much of Europe and Asia. ... Binomial name Bubo blakistoni (Seebohm, 1884) The Blakistons Fish Owl, Bubo blakistoni, is an owl. ... Binomial name Ornimegalonyx oteroi Arredondo, 1954 The Giant Cursorial Owl (Ornimegalonyx oteroi) is a giant, extinct species of owl, their closest extant cousins being the wood owls. ... Binomial name Nyctibius grandis (Gmelin, 1789) The Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis) is a bird, both the largest potoo species and the largest member of the nightjar order, Caprimulgiformes. ... Binomial name Streptoprocne semicollaris (de Saussure, 1859) The White-naped Swift is the largest representative of the swift family in the New World and possibly the world. ... Binomial name Hirundapus celebensis (Sclater, 1865) The Purple Needletail is the largest swift found in the Old World. ... Subfamilies Phaethornithinae Trochilinae For a list of species, see: Alphabetic species list Taxonomic species list Hummingbirds are small birds in the family Trochilidae. ... Binomial name Patagona gigas (Vieillot, 1824) The Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) is the largest member of the hummingbird family, weighing 18-20 g (6/10 - 7/10 of an ounce). ... Binomial name Colius striatus (Gmelin, 1789) The Speckled Mousebird is the largest species of mousebird, as well as one of the most common. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Thick-billed-Ravens. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Thick-billed-Ravens. ... Binomial name Corvus crassirostris RÃ¼ppell, 1836 The Thick-billed Raven (Corvus crassirostris), a Corvid from the Horn of Africa, shares with the Common Raven the accolade of the largest in the family (60-64 cm in length) and indeed the largest of the bird order Passeriformes (perching birds). ... Binomial name Pharomachrus mocinno (De la Llave, 1832) Ref: ITIS 553589 For other uses, see Resplendent Quetzal (disambiguation). ... Genera Apaloderma Euptilotis Harpactes Pharomachrus Priotelus Trogon The trogons and quetzals are birds in the order Trogoniformes which contains only one family, the Trogonidae. ... Binomial name Bucorvus leadbeateri (Vigors, 1825) Synonyms Bucorvus cafer (Vigors, 1825) The Southern Ground Hornbill, Bucorvus leadbeateri or cafer, is one of two species of ground-hornbill. ... Binomial name Ramphastos toco Statius Muller, 1776 The Toco Toucan Ramphastos toco is the best known and largest member of the toucan family and is commonly found in zoos. ... Binomial name Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 Common Raven range The Common Raven (Corvus corax) is a large black bird in the crow family, with iridescent feathers. ... Binomial name Corvus crassirostris RÃ¼ppell, 1836 The Thick-billed Raven (Corvus crassirostris), a Corvid from the Horn of Africa, shares with the Common Raven the accolade of the largest in the family (60-64 cm in length) and indeed the largest of the bird order Passeriformes (perching birds). ... A songbird is a bird belonging to the suborder Oscines of Passeriformes (ca. ...

Reptiles (Reptilia)

The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile.

The largest living reptile, a representative of the order Crocodilia, is the saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), with adult males being typically 4.5 to 5 m (14.8 to 16.5 ft) long, although the largest recorded crocodile was 8.63 m (28.3 ft) in length and weighed over 2,000 kg (4,400 lb)[5]. Average-sized males weigh over 450 kg (1,000 lb). Females are much smaller than males, with typical female body lengths in the range of 2.5–3 m (8.2-10 ft). Extinct crocodilians were sometimes much larger, such as Deinosuchus, at up to 12 m (40 ft) and 9.1 tonnes (10 tons), Sarcosuchus imperator, at up to 15 m (50 ft) and 13.6 tonnes (15 tons), and Rhamphosuchus, possibly up to 18 m (60 ft) long. Image File history File linksMetadata SaltwaterCrocodile('Maximo').jpg Summary Source: http://library. ... Image File history File linksMetadata SaltwaterCrocodile('Maximo').jpg Summary Source: http://library. ... Binomial name Crocodylus porosus (Schneider, 1801) Range of the Saltwater Crocodile in black The saltwater or estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all existing reptiles. ... Subclasses Anapsida Diapsida Reptiles are tetrapods and amniotes, animals whose embryos are surrounded by an amniotic membrane. ... Suborders Eusuchia Protosuchia â€ Mesosuchia â€ Sebecosuchia â€ Thalattosuchia â€ Crocodilia is an order of large reptiles that appeared about 220 million years ago. ... Binomial name Crocodylus porosus (Schneider, 1801) Range of the Saltwater Crocodile in black The saltwater or estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all existing reptiles. ... Species (type) Deinosuchus is an extinct genus of alligatorid from the Upper Cretaceous (Campanian) of North America. ... Binomial name Sarcosuchus imperator (Broin & Taquet, 1966) Nicknamed the SuperCroc, the prehistoric Sarcosuchus imperator (pronounced SAR-koh-SOO-kiss IM-peh-RAH-tor, and meaning flesh crocodile emperor) from the early Cretaceous of Africa is one of the largest giant crocodile-like reptiles that ever lived. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Lizards & snakes (Squamata). The most massive member of this reptilian superorder is the Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus). The maximum verified size is 9.5 m (31.4 ft) and 250 kg (550 lb), although much larger anacondas have been reported. Even longer, the Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus), can be up to 10 m (33 ft), but is more slender than the anaconda. The largest of the living lizards is the Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis). The largest lizard and squamata ever, Varanus prisca, could have possibly weighed as much as 2.7 tonnes (3 tons) and measured up to 9 m (30 ft) long.
Tuataras (Sphenodontia). The larger of the two extant species of tuatara is the Brothers Island Tuatara (Sphenodon guntheri). The maximum size is 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) and 76 cm (30 in).
Turtles (Testudines). The largest living turtle is the Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), reaching a maximum size of nearly 2.7 m (9 ft) and a weight of 932 kg (2050 lb). There are many extinct turtles that vie for the title of the largest ever. The largest seems to be Archelon ischyros, which reached a size of 4.84 m (16 ft) and a weight of 5.1 tonnes (5.7 tons).

A species of brachiosaurus is the tallest and heaviest dinosaur known from a complete skeleton.

Dinosaurs (Dinosauria); now extinct. (See Dinosaur size.) The tallest and heaviest dinosaur known from a complete skeleton is the Brachiosaurus (now Giraffatitan) which was discovered in Tanzania between 1907 and 1912, and is now mounted in the Humboldt Museum of Berlin. It is 12 m (38 ft) tall, and probably weighed between 30,000 – 60,000 kg (30 – 65 tons). The longest is the 27 m (89 ft) long Diplodocus which was discovered in Wyoming, and mounted in Pittsburgh's Carnegie Natural History Museum in 1907.

There are bigger dinosaurs, but they are known from only a small handful of bones. The current record holders all date from the 1970s or later, and include the massive Argentinosaurus, which may have weighed 80,000 – 100,000 kg (90 to 110 tons); the longest, the 40 m (130 ft) long Supersaurus; and the tallest, the 18 m (60 ft) Sauroposeidon, which could have reached into a 6th-floor window. Seismosaurus was once thought to have measured around 50 m (160 ft) in length, making it the longest known vertebrate, but more recent reconstructions have dropped this figure significantly — down to 40 m (130 ft).

Less well described finds may even exceed this. Bruhathkayosaurus may have weighed as much as a blue whale and have been considerably longer, and the almost mythical Amphicoelias fragillimus would have been bigger still, but Bruhathkayosaurus is based on very poor material, and Amphicoelias's only fossil was destroyed soon after discovery.

It should be noted that among the carnivore dinosaurs, Spinosaurus was the largest.

Another dinosaur-era reptile also is believed to have been the largest flying animal that ever existed, the pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus northropi. The maximum size of this soaring giant was believed to have been about 127 kg (280 lb) and 13.6 m (45 ft) across the wings.

Orders Crocodilia - Crocodilians scary crocodiles. ... Binomial name Eunectes murinus (Linnaeus, 1758) The Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is an anaconda, a member of the boa family of snakes. ... Species 4, see article. ... // Binomial name Python reticulatus Schneider, 1801 The Reticulated Python (Python reticulatus), with a maximum recorded length 28 feet [1], is the longest existing snake species. ... Species 4, see article. ... Binomial name Varanus komodoensis Ouwens, 1912 The Komodo Dragon, Komodo Monitor, or simply Komodo (Varanus komodoensis), is the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2-3 metres (approximately 6. ... Binomial name Varanus prisca (Richard Owen, 1860) Megalania (Varanus prisca) is an extinct giant monitor lizard. ... Species Sphenodon punctatus (Gray, 1842) Sphenodon guntheri Buller, 1877 Sphenodon diversum (extinct) The tuatara is a reptile of the family Sphenodontidae, endemic to New Zealand. ... The Brothers Island tuatara Sphenodon guntheri is a subspecies of the tuatara occurring naturally only on The Brothers Islands in Cook Strait, New Zealand. ... Binomial name Dermochelys coriacea (Vandelli, 1761) The beautiful Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is the biggest of all living turtles, reaching a length of over 2. ... Binomial name Archelon ischyros Wieland, 1896 ARCHELON is also a sea-turtle conservation society, see ARCHELON, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece Archelon is a genus of extinct sea turtle, the largest that has ever lived. ... Image File history File links Brachiosaurus-brancai_jconway. ... Image File history File links Brachiosaurus-brancai_jconway. ... Species (type) ?B. (Giraffatitan) brancai Brachiosaurus //, meaning Arm Lizard, from the Greek brachion/Î²ÏÎ±Ï‡Î¹Ï‰Î½ meaning arm and sauros/ÏƒÎ±Ï…ÏÎ¿Ï‚ meaning lizard, was a genus of sauropod dinosaur which lived during the Late Jurassic Period. ... 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Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area Ranked 10th - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 kmÂ²) - Width 280 miles (450 km) - Length 360 miles (580 km) - % water 0. ... Nickname: Steel City, Iron City, City of Champions, City of Bridges, City of Colleges Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Allegheny County Founded 1758 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area - City 151. ... ... Grays Anatomy illustration of a human femur. ... Binomial name Argentinosaurus huinculensis Bonaparte & Coria, 1993 Argentinosaurus (meaning Argentina lizard) was a herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that was quite possibly the largest, heaviest land animal that ever lived. ... Species (Jensen, 1985) Supersaurus was discovered in a Colorado rock formation in 1972, alongside bones of a brachiosaurus. ... Species Sauroposeidon was a sauropod from the Early Cretaceous Period, related to the more famous Brachiosaurus. ... Binomial name Seismosaurus hallorum David Gillette, 1991 This article is about the dinosaur. ... Binomial name ?Bruhathkayosaurus matleyi (Yadagiri & Ayyasami, 1989) Bruhathkayosaurus (brew-HATH-kah-yo-SORE-us, meaning huge bodied lizard) might have been the largest dinosaur ever lived. ... Binomial name Amphicoelias fragillimus Cope, 1878 Amphicoelias fragillimus (pronounced AM-fee-SEEL-ee-as fra-JIL-i-mus, and meaning very fragile double cavities) may be the largest dinosaur ever discovered. ... Species (type) ? Russell, 1996 Spinosaurus (meaning spine lizard) was a theropod dinosaur genus that lived in what is now Egypt, from the Albian to early Cenomanian stages of the Cretaceous Period, about 95 to 93 million years ago. ... Orders & Suborders Saurischia Sauropodomorpha Theropoda Ornithischia Thyreophora Ornithopoda Marginocephalia Dinosaurs were vertebrate animals that dominated the terrestrial ecosystem for over 160 million years, first appearing approximately 230 million years ago. ... Suborders Rhamphorhynchoidea Pterodactyloidea Pterosaurs (, winged lizards, often referred to as pterodactyls, ) were flying reptiles of the clade Pterosauria. ... Species Quetzalcoatlus northropi (type) Quetzalcoatlus, named after the Aztec feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl, was a pterodactyloid pterosaur known from the Late Cretaceous of North America (Campanianâ€“Maastrichtian stages, 84â€“65 ma), and one of the largest known flying animals of all time. ...

Amphibians (Amphibia)

A giant salamander, the largest of the surviving amphibians.

The largest living amphibian is the Chinese Giant Salamander (Andrias davidianus). The maximum size of this river-dweller is 64 kg (140 lb) and 1.83 m (6 ft). In ancient times, before dinosaurs were the predominant creatures on earth, several giant amphibians are known. The largest known was the crocodile-like Prionosuchus, which reached a length of 9 m (30 ft). Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1022x570, 117 KB) ãƒ•ã‚¡ã‚¤ãƒ«ã®æ¦‚è¦ Description: ã‚ªã‚ªã‚µãƒ³ã‚·ãƒ§ã‚¦ã‚¦ã‚ª æ—¥æœ¬ã‚µãƒ³ã‚·ãƒ§ã‚¦ã‚¦ã‚ªã‚»ãƒ³ã‚¿ãƒ¼ã«ã¦ã€‚Japanese Giant Salamander Source: Jnns fileã€‚ Date: 2001 Author: Jnnã€‚ Permission: GFDL / CC Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Giant salamander Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1022x570, 117 KB) ãƒ•ã‚¡ã‚¤ãƒ«ã®æ¦‚è¦ Description: ã‚ªã‚ªã‚µãƒ³ã‚·ãƒ§ã‚¦ã‚¦ã‚ª æ—¥æœ¬ã‚µãƒ³ã‚·ãƒ§ã‚¦ã‚¦ã‚ªã‚»ãƒ³ã‚¿ãƒ¼ã«ã¦ã€‚Japanese Giant Salamander Source: Jnns fileã€‚ Date: 2001 Author: Jnnã€‚ Permission: GFDL / CC Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Giant salamander Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... Genera Andrias Cryptobranchus The Giant Salamanders (Cryptobranchidae) are aquatic amphibians found in brooks and ponds in Japan, China and with a similar specimen in the United States. ... Subclasses and Orders Order Temnospondyli - extinct Subclass Lepospondyli - extinct Subclass Lissamphibia Anura Caudata Gymnophiona Amphibians (class Amphibia; from Greek Î±Î¼Ï†Î¹Ï‚ both and Î²Î¹Î¿Ï‚ life) are a taxon of animals that include all living tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) that do not have amniotic eggs, are ectotherms, and generally spend part of their time... Subclasses and Orders Order Temnospondyli - extinct Subclass Lepospondyli - extinct Subclass Lissamphibia Anura Caudata Gymnophiona Amphibians (class Amphibia; from Greek Î±Î¼Ï†Î¹Ï‚ both and Î²Î¹Î¿Ï‚ life) are a taxon of animals that include all living tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) that do not have amniotic eggs, are ectotherms, and generally spend part of their time... Orders & Suborders Saurischia Sauropodomorpha Theropoda Ornithischia Thyreophora Ornithopoda Marginocephalia Dinosaurs were vertebrate animals that dominated the terrestrial ecosystem for over 160 million years, first appearing approximately 230 million years ago. ... Subclasses and Orders Order Temnospondyli - extinct Subclass Lepospondyli - extinct Subclass Lissamphibia Anura Caudata Gymnophiona Amphibians (class Amphibia; from Greek Î±Î¼Ï†Î¹Ï‚ both and Î²Î¹Î¿Ï‚ life) are a taxon of animals that include all living tetrapods (four-legged vertebrates) that do not have amniotic eggs, are ectotherms, and generally spend part of their time... Genera Mecistops Crocodylus Osteolaemus See full taxonomy. ...

Caecilian (Gymnophiana). The largest of the worm-like caecilians is the Thomson’s Caecilian (Caecilia thompsoni), which reaches a length of 1.5 m (5 ft) and can weigh up to about 1 kg (2.2 lb).
Frogs (Anura). Easily the largest member of the largest order of amphibians is the African Goliath frog (Conraua goliath). The maximum size of this species is a weight of 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) and a length of 35 cm (14 in).

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Bony fish (Osteichthyes)

The largest living bony fish is the ocean sunfish, a member of the order Tetraodontiformes. Sunfish have been recorded at sizes as large as a length of nearly 3.6 m (12 ft), a height of 4.5 m (15 ft) from fin to fin and a weight of about 2,273 kg (5,000 lb). Much larger bony fish existed prehistorically, the largest ever known having been Leedsichthys, of the Jurassic period. Estimates of the size of this fish range from 13.5 m (45 ft) to 30 m (100 ft), but a maximum size of 22 m (72 ft) seems most realistic. Subclasses Actinopterygii Sarcopterygii Osteichthyes are the bony fish, a group paraphyletic to the land vertebrates, which are sometimes included. ... Binomial name Mola mola (Linnaeus, 1758) The ocean sunfish (Mola mola) is a unique pelagic fish, perhaps the most massive bony fish in the world (but not the longest one; that honor probably goes to the Oarfish, known as the king of herrings). ... Families Balistidae - Triggerfishes Diodontidae - Porcupinefishes Molidae Monacanthidae - Filefishes Ostraciidae - Boxfishes Tetraodontidae - Pufferfishes Triacanthidae - Triplespines Triacanthodidae - Spikefishes Triodontidae - Three-toothed puffer The Tetraodontiformes are an order of highly derived ray-finned fish, also called the Plectognathi. ... Several kinds of things are named sunfish (or sun-fish): A class of sailboat Various fish: Marine fish: The Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola) The Oblong Sunfish (Ranzania laevis) Opah (family Lampridae; two species) The moonfishes of genus Selene (order Perciformes) The African pompano (Alectis ciliaris) (order Perciformes) The American Gamer... Subclasses Actinopterygii Sarcopterygii Osteichthyes are the bony fish, a group paraphyletic to the land vertebrates, which are sometimes included. ... Leedsichthys Problematicus was a giant pachycormid (an extinct group of bony fish) that lived in the oceans of the late Jurassic period, 165-155 million years ago. ... // The image above is believed to be a replaceable fair use image. ...

Sturgeons (Acipenseriformes). The largest species is the huge beluga sturgeon (Huso huso). The maximum recorded size of this endangered species is nearly 7.9 m (26 ft) and 2,075 kg (4,565 lb).
Gars (Lepisosteiformes). The largest of the gar, and the largest entirely freshwater fish in North America, is the alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula), reaching a size of 3 m (10 ft) and 140 kg (310 lb).

The ocean sunfish is the largest of the bony fish.

Bony-tongued fish (Osteoglossiformes). The largest species is the South American fish usually known as the pirarucu (Arampaimas giga). This laterally compressed fish can reach a size of about 3 m and a weight of 202 kg (455 lb).
Eels (Anguilliformes). The largest species, if measured in weight and overall bulk, is the conger eel (Conger conger). The maximum size of this species is 2.87 m (9.5 ft) and 111 kg (245 lb). Getting slightly longer, at up to 3 m (10 ft) but never exceeding 36 kg (80 lb), is the giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus).
Herring (Clupeiformes). The largest herring is probably the Dorab wolf herring (Chirocentrus dorab). The maximum size of this species has been reported as much as 1.83 m (6 ft), but these slender fish have never been recorded as exceeding 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) in weight.
Shellears & allies (Gonorynchiformes). The well-known milkfish (Chanos chanos) is the largest member of this order. The maximum size is 22.7 kg (50 lb) and 1.84 m (6.1 ft) long.
Carp (Cypriniformes). The largest species today is probably the giant barb (Catlocarpio siamensis), which reaches a size of as much as 3 m (10 ft) and a weight of as much as 300 kg (660 lb). In centuries past, the Mahseer (Barbus tor) was reported to reach similar or even larger proportions, but large specimens are quite rare recently.
Characins (Characiformes). The largest species is the giant tigerfish (Hydrocynus goliath). The top size of this fish is 1.5 m (5 ft) and 70.5 kg (155 lb).
Catfish (Siluriformes). Most authorities now give the crown of the largest catfish to the Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas). This huge fish can reach a size of over 3 m (10 ft) and a weight of 356 kg (785 lb). However, the wels catfish (Silurus glanis) may possibly be longer. Scientifically, the largest wels recorded was 3 m (10 ft) and 220 kg (484 lb).
Salmon & allies (Salmoniformes). The largest species is the Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). The maximum size of this fish is 61.4 kg (135 lb) and 1.5 m (5 ft) long.

This is a relatively small Chinook salmon, the largest species of salmon.

Bristlemouths (Stomiiformes). The largest of the bristlemouths is the short-tailed barbeled dragonfish (Opostomias micripnus). The top size of a female of this species is probably over 452 g (1 lb) and 50 cm (20 in) long.
Grinners (Aulopiformes). The largest member of this order is the lancetfish (Alepisaurus ferox). Slender, with a huge, dramatic spine, these fish can reach 5.4 kg (12 lb) and 2.1 m (7 ft).
Lanternfish (Myctophiformes). The largest of the numerous but small lanternfish is Bolin's lanternfish (Gymnoscopelus bolini), at up to 249 g (8.8 oz) and 35 cm (14 in).
Cod (Gadiformes). The largest cod species, although it rarely reachs large sizes anymore due to heavy fishing, is the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). The maximum recorded size of this species is 2 m (6.7 ft) long and 96 kg (212 lb).
Pearlfish & allies (Ophidiiformes). The largest member of this order is the giant cuskeel (Lamprogrammus shcherbachevi). A cuskeel can be nearly 2 m (6.7 ft) long, but even large fish probably aren't much over 10 kg (22 lb) since they are quite slender.
Toadfish (Batrachoidiformes). The largest toadfish is the Pacuma toadfish (Batrachoides surinamensis), reaching a size of up to 2.27 kg (5 lb) and 58 cm (23 in).
Anglerfish (Lophiiformes). The largest of this diverse order is the common goosefish (Lophius piscatorius). This big-mouthed fish can attain a size of 58 kg (127 lb) and a length of 1.9 m (6.2 ft).
Flying-fish & allies (Beloniformes). The largest member of this order, best known for its members' ability to breach the water and zip through the sky, is the Agujon needlefish (Tylosurus acus), a slender fish at up to 1.5 m (5 ft) and a weight of 3.7 kg (8.2 lb).
Killifish & allies (Cyprinodontiformes). The largest species is the Pacific four-eyed fish (Anableps dowei), reaching a size of 33 cm (13 in) and 588 g (1.3 lb).
Minnows & allies (Atheriniformes). An order best known for its small minnow respresentatives, the largest species is the jacksmelt (Atherinopsis californiensis). Although it reaches 45 cm (18 in), it is not known to even reach 450 g (1 lb).
Ribbonfish & allies (Lampriformes). The largest member of this small but fascinating order is the oarfish (Regalecus glesne), also the longest bony fish on earth. Slender and compressed, this fish averages over 6 m (20 ft) long and can weigh 275 kg (605 lb). One fish was 11.3 m (37.3 ft) long, but there is a possibility that the oarfish reaches 16 m (55 ft).
Squirrelfish (Beryciformes). Best known for their highly poisonous barbs, the squirrelfish largest respresentative is the giant squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum), at up to 60 cm (24 in) and 3.5 kg (7.7 lb).
Dories (Zeiformes). The largest species of dory is the Cape dory (Zeus capensis), reaching a size of 90 cm (36 in) and a weight of 20 kg (44 lb).

The Atlantic blue marlin is one of the largest species of the perch-like fish.

Seahorses & allies (Syngnathiformes). The largest of this diverse order is the red cornetfish (Fistularia petimba), reaching a length of 2 m (6.6 ft) and weight of over 4.5 kg (10 lb).
Sculpins (Scorpaeniformes). Although less venomous than many smaller fish in the same order, the skilfish (Erilepis zonifer) is largest sculpin. The maximum size is 1.9 m (6.2 ft) and the weight can be 90 kg (200 lb).
Perches & allies (Perciformes). The title of the largest member of this order, the largest order of all vertebrates, is a matter of some debate. A large marlin is the biggest of these fishes, as they are known to exceed even the huge northern bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) in size. The black marlin (Makaira indica), the Atlantic blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) and the Indo-Pacific blue marlin (Makaira mazara) all reach similar large sizes, at up to 900 kg (2,000 lb) and 4.7 m (15.5 ft).
Flatfish (Pleuronectiformes). The largest of the well-known and heavily-fished flatfish is the Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis). This giant can reach 363 kg (800 lb) and 2.67 m (8.8 ft), although fish even approaching this size would be extraordinary these days.

Binomial name Huso huso (Linnaeus, 1758) The beluga (Huso huso) is a species of anadromous fish in the sturgeon family (Acipenseridae) of order Acipenseriformes. ... An endangered species is a species whose population is so small that it is in danger of becoming extinct. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Binomial name Lepisosteus spatula LacÃ©pÃ¨de, 1803 Binomial name Atractosteus spatula Rafinesque, 1820 Synonyms // Description The Alligator Gar, (Atractosteus spatula or Lepisosteus spatula), is a gar, a category of primitive ray-finned fish. ... Photo of ocean sunfish (Mola mola). ... Photo of ocean sunfish (Mola mola). ... Binomial name Mola mola (Linnaeus, 1758) The ocean sunfish (Mola mola) is a unique pelagic fish, perhaps the most massive bony fish in the world (but not the longest one; that honor probably goes to the Oarfish, known as the king of herrings). ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Binomial name Arapaima gigas (Cuvier, 1829) The Arapaima gigas, also known as the piracucu, is the worlds largest freshwater fish. ... Conger or conger eel is a vernacular term used of a number of different species of fish, mostly eels of the family Congridae, and especially the genus Conger. ... Species Clupea alba Clupea bentincki Clupea caspiopontica Clupea chrysotaenia Clupea elongata Clupea halec Clupea harengus Clupea inermis Clupea leachii Clupea lineolata Clupea minima Clupea mirabilis Clupea pallasii Clupea sardinacaroli Clupea sulcata Herrings are small oily fish of the genus Clupea found in the temperate, shallow waters of the North Atlantic... Binomial name Chanos chanos (Forsskål, 1775) The milkfish (Chanos chanos) is an important food fish in Southeast Asia. ... Binomial name Catlocarpio siamensis (Boulenger, 1898) The Giant Barb or Siamese Giant Carp is the largest species of carp in the world. ... Genera Tor Acrossocheilus The mahseer is a large-scaled carp, family Cyprinidae, a prized game fish found in India and southern Asia generally. ... Families Akysidae Amblycipitidae Amphiliidae Ariidae Aspredinidae Astroblepidae Auchenipteridae Bagridae Callichthyidae Cetopsidae Chacidae Clariidae Claroteidae Cranoglanididae Diplomystidae Doradidae Erethistidae Hypophthalmidae Ictaluridae Lacantuniidae Loricariidae Malapteruridae Mochokidae Nematogenyidae Pangasiidae Parakysidae Pimelodidae Plotosidae Schilbeidae Scoloplacidae Siluridae Sisoridae Trichomycteridae Catfish (order Siluriformes) are a diverse group of fish. ... Binomial name Pangasianodon gigas Chevey, 1931 The Mekong giant catfish, Pangasianodon gigas, is a species of freshwater fish in the shark catfish family (family Pangasiidae) of order Siluriformes, native to the Mekong basin in Southeast Asia. ... Binomial name Silurus glanis Linnaeus, 1758 The wels catfish (Silurus glanis) is a scaleless fresh-water catfish recognizable by its broad, flat head and wide mouth. ... Binomial name Oncorhynchus tshawytscha (Walbaum, 1792) The Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) (derived from Russian Ñ‡Ð°Ð²Ñ‹Ñ‡Ð°), is a species of anadromous fish in the salmon family. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x734, 141 KB)A Chum Salmon in the hands of a fisherman. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x734, 141 KB)A Chum Salmon in the hands of a fisherman. ... Binomial name Oncorhynchus tshawytscha (Walbaum, 1792) The Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) (derived from Russian Ñ‡Ð°Ð²Ñ‹Ñ‡Ð°), is a species of anadromous fish in the salmon family. ... Illustration of a male Coho Salmon The Chinook or King Salmon is the largest salmon in North America and can grow to 1. ... Genera Bonapartia Cyclothone Diplophos Gonostoma Manducus Margrethia Pollichthys* Sigmops* Triplophos Vinciguerria* Zaphotias* *disputed Gonostomatidae are a family of deep-water marine fish, commonly named bristlemouths, lightfishes or anglemouth. ... Species Alepisaurus ferox Lowe, 1833 Alepisaurus brevirostris Gibbs, 1960 Lancetfish (genus Alepisaurus Lowe, 1833) (Lat. ... Genera Benthosema Bolinichthys Centrobranchus Ceratoscopelus Diaphus Diogenichthys Electrona Gonichthys Gymnoscopelus Hintonia Hygophum Idiolychnus Krefftichthys Lampadena Lampanyctodes Lampanyctus Lampichthys Lepidophanes Lobianchia Loweina Metelectrona Myctophum Nannobrachium Notolychnus Notoscopelus Parvilux Protomyctophum Scopelopsis Stenobrachius Symbolophorus Taaningichthys Tarletonbeania Triphoturus Lanternfishes (or myctophids, from the Greek mykter, nose and ophis, serpent) are small, deep sea fish... Binomial name Gadus morhua Linnaeus, 1758 The Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, is a well-known food fish belonging to the family Gadidae. ... Genera Subfamily Batrachoidinae Amphichthys Austrobatrachus Barchatus Batrichthys Batrachoides Batrachomoeus Chatrabus Halobatrachus Halophryne Opsanus Perulibatrachus Riekertia Sanopus Tharbacus Triathalassothia Subfamily Porichthyinae Aphos Porichthys Subfamily Thalassophryninae Daector Thalassophryne The toadfishes are a type of ray-finned fish normally found on the sand and mud bottoms of coastal waters worldwide, notable for somewhat... The article refers to the comic book series. ... The word minnow can mean, in decreasing order of specificity: The Eurasian minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus (Linnaeus, 1758) Any, particularly small, fish of the family Cyprinidae Fish of the family Galaxiidae, in particular those of genus galaxiid occurring in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Genera Agrostichthys Regalecus Oarfish are large, greatly elongated, pelagic Lampriform fish comprising the small family Regalecidae. ... Subclasses Actinopterygii Sarcopterygii Osteichthyes are the bony fish, a group paraphyletic to the land vertebrates, which are sometimes included. ... The skull and crossbones symbol traditionally used to label a poisonous substance. ... Genera Corniger Holocentrus Myripristis Neoniphon Ostichthys Plectrypops Pristilepis Sargocentron The Holocentridae is a family of ray-finned fish also known as squirrel or soldierfish. ... A wooden dory used for cod fishing from the Gazela A dory is a small, shallow-draft boat of approximately 5 to 7 m (15 to 22 ft) in length. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 787 KB) A blue marlin being caught in the Gulf of Mexico in 2004. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 787 KB) A blue marlin being caught in the Gulf of Mexico in 2004. ... Binomial name Makaira nigricans LacÃ©pÃ¨de, 1802 The Atlantic Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) is a species of marlin. ... Species P. flavescens (Yellow perch) P. fluviatilis (European perch) P. schrenkii (Balkhash perch) For other meanings of the word perch, including fish not in the Perca genus, see Perch (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Fistularia petimba LacÃ©pÃ¨de, 1803 The red cornetfish, Fistularia petimba, is a cornetfish of the family Fistulariidae, found in tropical oceans worldwide, at depths of between 10 and 200 m. ... Binomial name Erilepis zonifer Lockington, 1880 The skilfish (Erilepis zonifer) is one of two members of the fish family Anoplopomatidae and the only species in the Erilepis genus. ... Genera Alcichthys Andriashevicottus Antipodocottus Archaulus Argyrocottus Artedielloides Artediellus Artedius Ascelichthys Asemichthys Astrocottus Bero Bolinia Chitonotus Clinocottus Cottiusculus Cottus Daruma Enophrys Furcina Gymnocanthus Hemilepidotus Icelinus Icelus Jordania Leiocottus Leptocottus Megalocottus Mesocottus Micrenophrys Microcottus Myoxocephalus Ocynectes Oligocottus Orthonopias Paricelinus Phallocottus Phasmatocottus Porocottus Pseudoblennius Radulinopsis Radulinus Ricuzenius Ruscarius Scorpaenichthys Sigmistes Stelgistrum Stlegicottus Stlengis... Genera Istiophorus Makaira Tetrapturus See text for species. ... Binomial name Thunnus thynnus Linnaeus, 1758 The northern bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a species of tuna fish, living in both the Western and the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and extending into the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. ... Binomial name Makaira indica Cuvier, 1832 The Black Marlin (Makaira indica) is a species of marlin found in tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific oceans not far from the surface. ... Binomial name Makaira nigricans LacÃ©pÃ¨de, 1802 The Atlantic Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) is a species of marlin. ... Binomial name Makaira nigricans The blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) is a species of marlin. ... Binomial name Hippoglossus stenolepis (Smith, 1904) The Pacific halibut, Hippoglossus stenolepis, is a flatfish found in the northern Pacific Ocean. ...

Cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes)

A size comparison of a whale shark and a human.

The largest living cartilaginous fish, of the order Orectolobiformes, is the whale shark, verified in size at up to 13.6 m (45 ft) long and 22 tons (44,000 lb). There are many accounts of larger whale sharks, with a strong possibility that this species can reach 18 m (60 ft) in length and weigh over 40 tonnes (44 tons). Image File history File links Rhtyp_u0_white_bg. ... Image File history File links Rhtyp_u0_white_bg. ... Binomial name Rhincodon typus (Smith, 1828) Range of whale shark The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a gentle and slow filter feeding shark that is the largest living fish species. ... Orders see text The Chondrichthyes or cartilaginous fishes are jawed fish with paired fins, paired nostrils, scales, two-chambered hearts, and skeletons made of cartilage. ... Families Parascyllidae (collared carpet sharks) Brachaeluridae (blind sharks) Orectolobidae (wobbegongs) Hemiscylliidae (bamboo sharks) Ginglymostomatidae (nurse sharks) Stegostomatidae (zebra shark) Rhincodontidae (whale shark) The order Orectolobiformes, also collectively known as the carpet sharks or wobbegongs (in Australia) because most have carpet-like patterned markings, includes a number of familiar types of... Binomial name Rhincodon typus (Smith, 1828) Range of whale shark The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a gentle and slow filter feeding shark that is the largest living fish species. ... Binomial name Rhincodon typus (Smith, 1828) Range of whale shark The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a gentle and slow filter feeding shark that is the largest living fish species. ...

Dogfish (Squaliformes). The largest member of this order is the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus). This species probably reaches 7.2 m (24 ft) and large specimens weigh over 1,364 kg (3,000 lb).
Angelsharks (Squatiniformes). The largest of the bottom-dwelling angelsharks is the monkfish (Squatina squatina), attaining a size of 100 kg (220 lb) and 2.42 m (8 ft).
Mackerel sharks (Lamniformes). The largest living species is the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus), also the second largest fish. The maximum, verified size for this shark is 12.4 m (41 ft) and weight is 16 tonnes (17.6 tons). An even larger lamnid, generally regarded as the largest predatory fish ever, is the Megalodon, a relative of the great white shark. The top size of this species has probably been exaggerated in the past, but a large Megalodon probably reached 16 m (52.8 ft) and weighed 36 tonnes (40 tons).

The manta ray, here seen at Hin Daeng, Thailand, is the largest ray.

Whaler sharks (Carcharhiniformes). The largest species of this order is the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier). This species can attain a weight of at least 1527 kg (3,360 lb) and length of possibly as much as 6.4 m (21 ft).
Skates (Rajiformes). The largest and most diverse order of rays' largest species is the giant guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis). The top size of the species is 250 kg (550 lbs) and 3.1 m (10.2 ft).
Stingrays & allies (Myliobatiformes). Both the largest species of this order and the largest of the rays is the manta ray (Manta birostris). This peaceful leviathon can reach a size of 3 tonnes (3.3 tons), a "disk" width of 7.6 m (25 ft) and a length of 5 m (16.5 ft).
Sawfish (Pristiniformes). These little known cartilaginous fish can often reach huge sizes. The largest bulk recorded for a sawfish is for the southern sawfish (Pristis perotteti), which weighed 2.4 tonnes (2.7 tons). At this weight, the sawfish must have measured nearly 9 m (30 ft).

Binomial name Somniosus microcephalus Bloch & Schneider, 1801 Range of the Greenland shark The Greenland shark, Somniosus microcephalus, also known as the sleeper shark, gurry shark, ground shark or grey shark, is a large shark native to the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean around Greenland and Iceland. ... Species Lophius americanus Lophius budegassa Lophius gastrophysus Lophius litulon Lophius piscatorius Lophius vaillanti Lophius vomerinus Monkfish in natural envorinment Monkfish is the common name of a number of different species of fish. ... Binomial name Cetorhinus maximus (Gunnerus, 1765) The Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus), also known as the Bone Shark, is the second largest fish alive, after the Whale Shark. ... A giant grouper at the Georgia Aquarium Fish are aquatic vertebrates that are typically cold-blooded; covered with scales, and equipped with two sets of paired fins and several unpaired fins. ... // Binomial name Carcharodon megalodon Agassiz, 1843 The megalodon, Carcharodon megalodon, (from ancient Greek Î¼ÎµÎ³Î±Ï‚ = big + Î¿Î´Î¿Ï…Ï‚ (genitive Î¿Î´Î¿Î½Ï„Î¿Ï‚) = tooth) was a giant prehistoric shark that probably lived between about 16 to 1. ... Binomial name Carcharodon carcharias (Linnaeus, 1758) Range (in blue) The great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, also known as white pointer, white shark, or white death, is an exceptionally large lamniform shark found in coastal surface waters in all major oceans. ... // Binomial name Carcharodon megalodon Agassiz, 1843 The megalodon, Carcharodon megalodon, (from ancient Greek Î¼ÎµÎ³Î±Ï‚ = big + Î¿Î´Î¿Ï…Ï‚ (genitive Î¿Î´Î¿Î½Ï„Î¿Ï‚) = tooth) was a giant prehistoric shark that probably lived between about 16 to 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Manta_birostris-Thailand. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Manta_birostris-Thailand. ... Binomial name Manta birostris Dondorff, 1798 The manta ray, or giant manta (Manta birostris), is the largest of the rays, with the largest known specimen having been nearly 7. ... Binomial name Galeocerdo cuvier PÃ©ron & Lesueur 1822 Tiger shark range The tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, one of the largest sharks, is the only member of the genus Galeocerdo. ... Ray may refer to: A fish in the order Batoidea, especially true rays of the family Rajiformes, such as stingrays Ray (optics), an idealized narrow beam of light An electrical ray, an old name for a laser beam Radiation, emission of energy in the form of waves or particles Ray... Binomial name Manta birostris Dondorff, 1798 The manta ray, or giant manta (Manta birostris), is the largest of the rays, with the largest known specimen having been nearly 7. ... Binomial name Pristis perotteti MÃ¼ller & Henle, 1841 The large-tooth sawfish, Pristis microdon, is a sawfish of the family Pristidae, found in tropical waters of the north Atlantic and the central Pacific, between latitudes 32Â° N and 19Â° S. Its length is up to 6. ... See: Sawfish is a window manager for Unix systems running X. Sawfish is a type of cartilaginous fish. ...

Invertebrates

Sponges (Porifera)

Arguably the most primitive form of "animals" in existence, the largest species of sponge is the barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta). These massively-built sponges can reach 2.42 m (8 ft) in height and can be of about the same number of feet across the thickest part of the "body". Classes Calcarea Hexactinellida Demospongiae The sponges or poriferans (from the Greek poros pore and ferro to bear) are animals of the phylum Porifera. ... Classes Calcarea Hexactinellida Demospongiae The sponges or poriferans (from the Greek poros pore and ferro to bear) are animals of the phylum Porifera. ...

Calcareous sponges (Calcarea). The largest of these small, inconspicuous sponges is probably the species Pericharax heteroraphis, attaining a height of 30 cm (1 ft). Most calcareous sponges do not exceed 10 cm (4 in) tall.
Hexactinellid sponges (Hexactinellida). A relatively common species, Rhabdocalyptus dawsoni, can reach a height of 1 m (3.3 ft) once they are of a very old age. This is the maximum size recorded for a hexactinellid sponge.

Classes Calcarea Hexactinellida Demospongiae The sponges or poriferans (from the Greek poros pore and ferro to bear) are animals of the phylum Porifera. ... Orders Subclass Calcinea Clathrinida Leucettida Murrayonida Subclass Calcaronea Leucosoleniida Lithonida Sycettida The LOSER sponges belong to the Class Calcarea and are characterized by spicules made out of calcium carbonate (calcite). ...

Cnidarians (Cnidaria)

The lion's mane jellyfish is the largest cnidaria (jellyfish) species, of the class Scyphozoa. The largest specimens of this giant can attain a bell diameter of 2.5 m (8 ft), a weight of 150 kg (330 lbs.) and can possess tentacles as long as 30 m (100 ft) or more. Binomial name Cyanea capillata (Linnaeus, 1758) The lions mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) is the largest known species of jellyfish. ... Classes Anthozoa - Corals and sea anemones Scyphozoa - Jellyfish Staurozoa - Stalked jellyfish Cubozoa - Sea wasps or box jellyfish Polypodiozoa Hydrozoa - Hydroids, hydra-like animals Cnidaria (silent c - pronounced // from New Latin cnida, fr. ... This article is about jellyfish, the sea creatures. ... Tentacles can refer to the elongated flexible organs that are present in some animals, especially invertebrates, and sometimes to the hairs of the leaves of some insectivorous plants. ...

Corals and sea-anemones (Anthozoa). The largest individual species are the sea-anemones of the genus Discoma, which can attain a mouth disc diameter of 60 cm (2 ft). Longer, but much less massive overall, are the anemones of the genus Ceriantharia, at up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. Communities of coral can be truly massive, a single colony of the Porites genus can be over 10 m (33 ft), but the actual individual organisms are quite small.
Box jellyfish (Cubozoa). The largest of the box jellyfish is the species Chironex fleckeri, which can attain a mass of 6 kg (13.2 lb), a 30 cm (1 ft) bell and a tentacle length up to 2 m (6.6 ft). This species is also the most common and dangerous box jelly.

Families Named after a terrestrial flower, the anemone, sea anemones form a group of water-dwelling, filter feeding animals of the order Actinaria. ... Families Suborder Botrucnidiferidae Suborder Cerianthidae The Tube-dwelling anemone is a close relation of the Sea Anemone. ... Subclasses Alcyonaria Zoantharia See text for orders. ... Species Porites is a genus of Scleractinian coral which is characterised by a finger-like morphology. ... Binomial name Chironex fleckeri Southcott, 1956 Chironex fleckeri, the sea wasp, is a highly venomous species of box jellyfish. ... Tentacles can refer to the elongated flexible organs that are present in some animals, especially invertebrates, and sometimes to the hairs of the leaves of some insectivorous plants. ...

Parasites (Platyhelminthes)

The largest species of this phylum of parasites, called flatworms in common language, is the greenhouse planarian (Bipalium kewense), of the class Turbellaria. This attacker-of-plants reaches a length of 60 cm (2 ft) and is quite massive for a flatworm. A parasite is an organism that spends a significant portion of its life in or on the living tissue of a host organism and which causes harm to the host without immediately killing it. ... Classes Monogenea Trematoda Cestoda Turbellaria The flatworms (Platyhelminthes, Greek platy: flat; helminth: worm) are a phylum of relatively simple soft-bodied invertebrate animals. ... Orders Acoela Catenulida Haplopharyngida Lecithoepitheliata Macrostomida Nemertodermata Polycladida Prolecithophora Rhabdocoela Seriata Turbellaria are a group of generally small (<1 - 60cm) and free-swimming members of the flatworm phylum Platyhelminthes. ... For other uses, see Plant (disambiguation). ... Classes Monogenea Trematoda Cestoda Turbellaria The flatworms (Platyhelminthes, Greek platy: flat; helminth: worm) are a phylum of relatively simple soft-bodied invertebrate animals. ...

Monogenean flatworms (Monogenea). The largest members of this group of very small parasites are among the genus of capsalids , Listrocephalos, reaching a length of 2 cm (0.8 in).
Flukes (Trematoda). The largest species of fluke is Fasciolopsis buski, which most often attacking humans and livestock. One of these flukes can be up to 7.5 cm (3 in) long and 2 cm (0.8 in) thick.
Tapeworms (Cestoda). The largest species of tapeworm is commonly called the fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum), since they are commonly contracted from eating fish. This devastating parasite has been recorded as reaching a length of 20 m (66 ft) in the internal organs of a human.

Look up Fluke in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Adult Fasciolopsis buski Fasciolopsiasis results from infection by the trematode Fasciolopsis buski (Lankester 1857) Odhner 1902, the largest intestinal fluke of humans. ... This article is about modern humans. ... Sheep are commonly bred as livestock. ... Tapeworm can mean: Tapeworm, parasitic flatworms that live as adults in the digestive tracts of vertebrates. ... Species Diphyllobothriasis is caused by the infestation of tapeworms, of the genus Diphyllobothrium. ... A giant grouper at the Georgia Aquarium Fish are aquatic vertebrates that are typically cold-blooded; covered with scales, and equipped with two sets of paired fins and several unpaired fins. ... This article is about modern humans. ...

Roundworms (Nematoda)

The largest roundworm is a parasite in the placentas of sperm whales and can reach up to 9 m in length.

Segmented worms (Annelida)

The largest of the segmented worms is the African giant earthworm (Microcahetus rappi). This huge worm can reach a length of as much as 6.7 m (22 ft) and can weigh over 1.5 kg (3.1 lb). Only the giant Gippsland earthworm (Megascolides australis) and a few giant polychaetes reach nearly comparable sizes, reaching 4 m (13 ft) and 3.6 m (11.9 ft), respectably. Classes and subclasses Class Polychaeta (paraphyletic?) Class Clitellata Oligochaeta - Earthworms and others Acanthobdellida Branchiobdellida Hirudinea - Leeches Class Myzostomida Class Archiannelida (polyphyletic) Class Echiura *Some authors consider the subclasses under Clitellata to be classes The annelids, collectively called Annelida, are a large phylum of animals, comprising the segmented worms, with about... Binomial name Megascolides australis McCoy, 1878 The Giant Gippsland Earthworm (Megascolides australis), is one of the most fascinating of Australiaâ€™s 1000 native earthworm species. ... Subclasses Palpata Scoleoida The Polychaeta or polychaetes are a class of annelid worms, generally marine. ...

Echinoderms (Echinodermata)

The largest species of echinoderm in terms of bulk is the starfish species, Thromidia catalai, of the class Asteroidea, which reaches a weight of over 6 kg (13.2 lb). However, at a maximum span of 63 cm (25 in), it is quite a bit shorter than some other enchinoderms. The longest-bodied enchinoderm is the brisingid starfish Midgardia xandaros, reaching a span of 1.4 m (4.5 ft), despite being quite slender. Classes Asteroidea Blastoidea (extinct) Concentricycloidea Crinoidea Echinoidea Holothuroidea Ophiuroidea Echinoderms (Phylum Echinodermata, from the Greek for spiny skin) are a phylum of marine animals found at all depths. ... NON TECHNICAL AND OF LOW INTELLIGENCE COMPUTER USER CALLING TECH SUPPORT. SEE S.E.C.S. ALSO This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... A database query syntax error has occurred. ... NON TECHNICAL AND OF LOW INTELLIGENCE COMPUTER USER CALLING TECH SUPPORT. SEE S.E.C.S. ALSO This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ...

Crinoids (Crinoidea). The largest species of crinoid is the unstalked feather-star (Heliometra glacialis), reaching a total width of 78 cm (31 in) and an individual arm length of 35 cm (14 in).
Sea-urchins & allies (Echinoidea). The largest sea urchin is the species Sperosoma giganteum, which can reach a shell width of 33 cm (13 in).
Sea-cucumbers (Holothuroidea). The bulkiest species of sea cucumber is Stichopus variegatus, weighing several pounds, being about 21 cm (8.3 in) in diameter, and reaching a length of 1 m (3.3 ft) when fully extended. Species of sea cucumber in the genus Synapta can reach an extended length of 2 m (6.6 ft), but are extremely slender.
Brittle stars (Ophiuroidea). The largest known specimen of brittle star is Gorgonocephalus stimpsoni. This species can measure 70 cm (28 in) in arm length and has a disk diameter of about 14.3 cm (5.63 in).

Orders Articulata Cladida(extinct) Flexibilia(extinct) Camerata(extinct) Disparida(extinct) Crinoids, also known as sea lilies or feather-stars, are marine animals that make up the class Crinoidea of the echinoderms (phylum Echinodermata). ... Subclasses Euechinoidea Superorder Atelostomata Order Cassiduloida Order Spatangoida (heart urchins) Superorder Diadematacea Order Diadematoida Order Echinothurioida Order Pedinoida Superorder Echinacea Order Arbacioida Order Echinoida Order Phymosomatoida Order Salenioida Order Temnopleuroida Superorder Gnathostomata Order Clypeasteroida (sand dollars) Order Holectypoida Perischoechinoidea Order Cidaroida (pencil urchins) Sea urchins are spiny sea creatures of... Orders Subclass Apodacea Apodida Molpadiida Subclass Aspidochirotacea Aspidochirotida Elasipodida Subclass Dendrochirotacea Dactylochirotida Dendrochirotida The sea cucumber is an echinoderm of the class Holothuroidea, with an elongated body and leathery skin, which is found on the sea floor worldwide. ... Orders Subclass Apodacea Apodida Molpadiida Subclass Aspidochirotacea Aspidochirotida Elasipodida Subclass Dendrochirotacea Dactylochirotida Dendrochirotida The sea cucumber is an echinoderm of the class Holothuroidea, with an elongated body and leathery skin, which is found on the sea floor worldwide. ... Orders Oegophiurida Ophiurida Phrynophiurida Brittle starfishs are echinoderms, closely related to sea stars. ...

Ribbon worms (Nemertea)

The largest nemertean, and the longest extant animal, is the bootlace worm (Lineus longissimus). A specimen found washed ashore on a beach in St. Andrews, Scotland in 1864 was recorded at a length of 55 m (180 ft). Classes Anopla Enopla The phylum Nemertea (also Nemertina, Nemertinea or Nemertini) contains the ribbon worms or proboscis worms, which are a group of unsegmented marine invertebrates. ... Binomial name Lineus longissimus (Gunnerus, 1770) The bootlace worm (Lineus longissimus) is in the phylum Nemertea or ribbon worms. ... See St Andrews, New South Wales for St Andrews, Sydney, Australia. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots 2 Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification - by Kenneth I...

Mollusks (Mollusca)

A 7 m (23 ft) Giant Squid, the largest of all invertebrates, encased in ice in the Melbourne Aquarium.

Both the largest mollusk and the largest of all invertebrates is the Giant Squid (Architeuthis dux), measuring up to 13 m (43 ft) or more from tenacle tip to tail tip. The largest specimen known measured 17.6 m (58 ft) long and is thought to have weighed at least 2 tonnes (2.2 tons). Interestingly, the Giant Squid also has the second largest eyes for any animal in the world measuring 50 cm (20 in). However, the newly-discovered Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni), which is known from a juvenile specimen, may equal or exceed the Giant Squid in mass, if not in length. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2931x1067, 280 KB) 7m Giant Squid incased in ice, Melbourne Aquarium, File links The following pages link to this file: Giant squid ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2931x1067, 280 KB) 7m Giant Squid incased in ice, Melbourne Aquarium, File links The following pages link to this file: Giant squid ... The Melbourne Aquarium is an aquarium in central Melbourne, founded in 1999. ... Classes Caudofoveata Aplacophora Polyplacophora Monoplacophora Bivalvia Scaphopoda Gastropoda Cephalopoda â€ Rostroconchia The mollusks or molluscs are the large and diverse phylum Mollusca, which includes a variety of familiar creatures well-known for their decorative shells or as seafood. ... Invertebrate is a term coined by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck to describe any animal without a spinal column. ... Species Architeuthis dux Steenstrup, 1857 ?Architeuthis hartingii Verrill, 1875 ?Architeuthis japonica Pfeffer, 1912 ?Architeuthis kirkii Robson, 1887 ?Architeuthis martensi (Hilgendorf, 1880) ?Architeuthis physeteris (Joubin, 1900) ?Architeuthis sanctipauli (Velain, 1877) ?Architeuthis stockii (Kirk, 1882) Synonyms Architeuthus Steenstrup, 1857 Dinoteuthis More, 1875 Dubioteuthis Joubin, 1900 Megaloteuthis Kent, 1874 Megateuthis Hilgendorf, 1880 Mouchezis... Species Architeuthis dux Steenstrup, 1857 ?Architeuthis hartingii Verrill, 1875 ?Architeuthis japonica Pfeffer, 1912 ?Architeuthis kirkii Robson, 1887 ?Architeuthis martensi (Hilgendorf, 1880) ?Architeuthis physeteris (Joubin, 1900) ?Architeuthis sanctipauli (Velain, 1877) ?Architeuthis stockii (Kirk, 1882) Synonyms Architeuthus Steenstrup, 1857 Dinoteuthis More, 1875 Dubioteuthis Joubin, 1900 Megaloteuthis Kent, 1874 Megateuthis Hilgendorf, 1880 Mouchezis... Binomial name Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni Robson, 1925 The Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni), sometimes called the Antarctic or Giant Cranch Squid, is believed to be the largest squid species, and the only member of the genus Mesonychoteuthis. ... Species Architeuthis dux Steenstrup, 1857 ?Architeuthis hartingii Verrill, 1875 ?Architeuthis japonica Pfeffer, 1912 ?Architeuthis kirkii Robson, 1887 ?Architeuthis martensi (Hilgendorf, 1880) ?Architeuthis physeteris (Joubin, 1900) ?Architeuthis sanctipauli (Velain, 1877) ?Architeuthis stockii (Kirk, 1882) Synonyms Architeuthus Steenstrup, 1857 Dinoteuthis More, 1875 Dubioteuthis Joubin, 1900 Megaloteuthis Kent, 1874 Megateuthis Hilgendorf, 1880 Mouchezis...

Aplacophorans (Aplacophora). The largest of these worm-like, shell-less mollusks are represented in the genus Epimenia, which can reach 30 cm (12 in) long. Most aplacophorans are less than 5 cm (2 in) long.
Chitons (Polyplacophora). The largest of the chitons is the gumboot chiton (Cryptochiton stelleri), which can reach a length of 33 cm (13 in).
Bivalves (Bivalvia). The largest of the bivalve mollusks is the Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas). Although even more enormous sizes have been reported for this monstrous but passive animal, the top verified size is 273 kg (600 lb), 1.16 m (3.85 ft) in length and 76 cm (30 in) wide.
Gastropods (Gastropoda). The largest of this most diverse and successful mollusk class is the Trumpet or Baler Conch (Syrinx aruanus), reaching a size of 16.4 kg (36 lb), a length of 70 cm (28 in) and a width of 96 cm (38 in). The largest of the terrestrial snails is the Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica), at up to 1 kg (2.2 lb) and 35 cm (14 in) long.
Cephalopods (Cephalopoda). (See Cephalopod size.) While generally much smaller than the giant Architeuthis and Mesonychoteuthis, the largest of the octopuses, the Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini), can be very large. The largest of these octopuses reached 273 kg (600 lb) and had a total length, with tentacles extended, of 9.6 m (31.7 ft).

Classes Caudofoveata Aplacophora Polyplacophora Monoplacophora Bivalvia Scaphopoda Gastropoda Cephalopoda â€ Rostroconchia The mollusks or molluscs are the large and diverse phylum Mollusca, which includes a variety of familiar creatures well-known for their decorative shells or as seafood. ... Families See text. ... Binomial name Cryptochiton stelleri (Middendorff, 1847) The Gumboot chiton (Cryptochiton stelleri), also known as the Giant Pacific chiton, is the largest member of the chiton family, growing to 33 centimeters (13 in). ... Orders Subclass Protobranchia Solemyoida Nuculoida Subclass Pteriomorphia - oysters Arcoida Mytiloida Pterioida Subclass Paleoheterodonta - mussels Trigoinoida Unionoida Subclass Heterodonta - clams, zebra mussels Veneroida Myoida Subclass Anomalosdesmata Pholadomyoida Animals of the Class Bivalvia are known as bivalves because they typically have two-part shells, with both parts being more or less symmetrical. ... Classes Caudofoveata Aplacophora Polyplacophora Monoplacophora Bivalvia Scaphopoda Gastropoda Cephalopoda â€ Rostroconchia The mollusks or molluscs are the large and diverse phylum Mollusca, which includes a variety of familiar creatures well-known for their decorative shells or as seafood. ... Binomial name Tridacna gigas Linnaeus, 1758 The giant clam (Tridacna gigas) or traditionally, paâ€™ua, is the largest living bivalve mollusk. ... Classes Caudofoveata Aplacophora Polyplacophora Monoplacophora Bivalvia Scaphopoda Gastropoda Cephalopoda â€ Rostroconchia The mollusks or molluscs are the large and diverse phylum Mollusca, which includes a variety of familiar creatures well-known for their decorative shells or as seafood. ... Trumpeter redirects to here. ... Binomial name Achatina fulica (FÃ©russac, 1821) The giant African snail, Achatina fulica, has been widely introduced to Asia, to Pacific and Indian Oceans islands, and to the West Indies. ... The giant squid (Architethis sp. ... Species Architeuthis dux Architeuthis hartingii Architeuthis japonica Architeuthis kirkii Architeuthis martensi Architeuthis physeteris Architeuthis sanctipauli Architeuthis stockii Giant squid are marine mollusks of the class Cephalopoda, represented by the eight species of the genus Architeuthis. ... Binomial name Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni (Robson, 1925) The Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) is the largest known type of squid and the only species in its genus, Mesonychoteuthis. ... Species Enteroctopus dofleini Enteroctopus juttingi Enteroctopus magnificus Enteroctopus megalocyathus Enteroctopus membranaceus Enteroctopus zealandicus Enteroctopus is a genus many of whose members are sometimes known as giant octopus. ... Families 11 in two suborders, see text. ...

Arthropods (Arthropoda)

In terms of overall size, the Japanese spider crab is the largest of all arthropods.

The Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi), a crustacean of the class Malacostraca, is the largest arthropod in the world in overall size, weighing up to 20 kg (44 lb), having a body up to 60 cm (2 ft) long and having a leg span of almost 4 m (13 ft). However, the American lobster (Homarus americanus), another crustacean, rivals the crab in many regards. This lobster has been recorded at heavier weights, up to 22 kg (48.4 lb), and can measure 1.18 m (3.9 ft) along the body. Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 700 KB)Spider crab at the Kaiyukan Aquarium in Osaka, Japan. ... Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 700 KB)Spider crab at the Kaiyukan Aquarium in Osaka, Japan. ... Binomial name Macrocheira kaempferi Temminck, 1836 The Japanese spider crab, Macrocheira kaempferi, is the largest living arthropod; fully grown it can reach a leg span of almost 4 m (13 feet), a body size of up to 37 cm (15 inches) and a weight of up to 20 kg (44... Binomial name Macrocheira kaempferi Temminck, 1836 The Japanese spider crab, Macrocheira kaempferi, is the largest living arthropod; fully grown it can reach a leg span of almost 4 m (13 feet), a body size of up to 37 cm (15 inches) and a weight of up to 20 kg (44... Classes & Subclasses Branchiopoda Phyllopoda Sarsostraca Remipedia Cephalocarida Maxillopoda Thecostraca Tantulocarida Branchiura Pentastomida Mystacocarida Copepoda Ostracoda Myodocopa Podocopa Malacostraca Phyllocarida Hoplocarida Eumalacostraca The crustaceans (Crustacea) are a large group of arthropods, comprising approximately 52,000 described species [1], and are usually treated as a subphylum [2].They include various familiar animals... Subclasses Eumalacostraca Hoplocarida Phyllocarida See text for orders. ... Subphyla and Classes Subphylum Trilobitomorpha Trilobita - trilobites (extinct) Subphylum Chelicerata Arachnida - spiders,scorpions, etc. ... Binomial name Homarus americanus H. Milne-Edwards, 1837 The American lobster is a species of lobster (scientific name Homarus americanus), also known as the northern lobster, or the Maine lobster. ... Classes & Subclasses Branchiopoda Phyllopoda Sarsostraca Remipedia Cephalocarida Maxillopoda Thecostraca Tantulocarida Branchiura Pentastomida Mystacocarida Copepoda Ostracoda Myodocopa Podocopa Malacostraca Phyllocarida Hoplocarida Eumalacostraca The crustaceans (Crustacea) are a large group of arthropods, comprising approximately 52,000 described species [1], and are usually treated as a subphylum [2].They include various familiar animals... Superfamilies Dromiacea Homolodromioidea Dromioidea Homoloidea Eubrachyura Raninoidea Cyclodorippoidea Dorippoidea Calappoidea Leucosioidea Majoidea Hymenosomatoidea Parthenopoidea Retroplumoidea Cancroidea Portunoidea Bythograeoidea Xanthoidea Bellioidea Potamoidea Pseudothelphusoidea Gecarcinucoidea Cryptochiroidea Pinnotheroidea * Ocypodoidea * Grapsoidea * An asterisk (*) marks the crabs included in the clade Thoracotremata. ... For the magazine, see Lobster (magazine) Subfamilies and Genera Neophoberinae Acanthacaris Thymopinae Nephropsis Nephropides Thymops Thymopsis Nephropinae Homarus Nephrops Homarinus Metanephrops Eunephrops Thymopides Clawed lobsters comprise a family (Nephropidae, sometimes also Homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. ...

Arachnids (Arachnida). The largest species of arachnid is probably the Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi). However, of very comparable dimensions and possibly even greater mass, are the Chaco golden knee (Grammostola aureostriata) and the Brazilian salmon pink (Lasiodora parahybana). Any of these huge New World "tarantulas" have been recorded as reaching a leg width of 28 cm (11 in), a body length over 9 cm (3.5 in) and a body weight exceeding 85 g (3 oz), making them dinner plate-sized spiders. The largest of the scorpions is the species Heterometrus swammerdami. The overall length of this predator can reach 29 cm (11.5 in) long and a weight of up to 57 g (2 oz).
Horseshoe crabs (Merostomata). The four modern horseshoe crabs are of roughly the same sizes, at up to 60 cm (2 ft) in length. Easily the best known species is Limulus polyphemus of North America. Very closely related was the now extinct class, Eurypterida, which includes species, such as Pterygotus, that measured up to 2.3 m (7.6 ft). The Eurypterida are the largest arthropods ever known.
Sea spiders (Pycnogonida). The largest of the sea spiders is the deep-sea species Colossendeis colossea, attaining a leg span of nearly 60 cm (2 ft).
Centipedes (Chilopoda). The biggest of the centipedes is the Amazonian giant centipede (Scolopendra gigantean), reaching a relatively enormous length of 33 cm (13 in).
Millipedes (Diplopoda). Two species of millipede both reach a very large size Graphidostreptus gigas and Scaphistostreptus seychellarum. Both of these species can slightly exceed a length of 28 cm (11 in). The 300-million year old Arthropleura, either a primitive millipede or a close relative, was the largest land invertebrate ever, having measured at least 2.5 m (8.2 ft) long and 45 cm (18 in) wide.
Brine shrimp (Branchiopoda). The largest of these primitive, primarily freshwater crustaceans is probably Apus australiensis, which can reach a length 7 cm (2.8 in) in mature males.
Remipedes (Remipedia). The largest of these cave-dwelling crustaceans is the species Godzillius robustus, at up to 4.5 cm (1.8 in).
Barnacles & allies (Maxillopoda). The largest species is a copepod (Pennella balaenopterae), known exclusively as a parasite from the backs of Fin Whales. The maximum size attained is 32 cm (about 13 in). The largest of the barnacles is the giant acorn barnacle (Balanus nubilis), reaching 7 cm (2.8 in) in diameter and 12.7 cm (5 in) high.
Ostracods (Ostracoda). The largest of these small and little-known but numerous crustaceans is the species Gigantocypris agassizii, reaching a maximum length of 3 cm (1.3 in).

Binomial name Theraphosa blondi (Latreille, 1804) The Goliath birdeater (also called the Bird eating spider) (Theraphosa blondi) is an arachnid which belongs to the tarantula family, and is arguably the largest spider in the world. ... Binomial name Grammostola aureostriata Schmidt 2001 One of the larger species of tarantula, the Chaco golden knee (Grammostola aureostriata) is known to reach 22 cm (8. ... The Brazilian Salmon Pink (Lasiodora parahybana) is a popular species of tarantula kept as pets in the tarantula keeping hobby today. ... Carte dAmÃ©rique, Guillaume Delisle, c. ... Diversity 113 genera, 897 species Genera Subfamily Acanthopelminae Acanthopelma Subfamily Aviculariinae Avicularia Ephobopus Pachistopelma Tapinauchenius Subfamily Eumenophorinae Anoploscelus Batesiella Citharischius Encyocrates Eumenophorus Hysterocrates Loxomphalia Loxoptygus Monocentropus Myostola Phoneyusa Polyspina Subfamily Harpactirinae Ceratogyrus Coelogenium Eucratoscelus Harpactira Pterinochilus Subfamily Ischnocolinae Chaetopelma Cratorrhagus Heterothele Ischnocolus Nesiergus Plesiophrictus/Neoplesiophrictus Subfamily Ornithoctoninae Citharognathus Cyriopagopus Haplopelma... A set of plates before being glazed at a pottery shop. ... Diversity 111 families, 40,000 species Suborders Mesothelae Mygalomorphae Araneomorphae See table of families Closeup image of a Wolf Spider Wikispecies has information related to: Spiders Spiders are predatory invertebrate animals with two body segments, eight legs, no chewing mouth parts and no wings. ... Superfamilies Pseudochactoidea Buthoidea Chaeriloidea Chactoidea Iuroidea Scorpionoidea See classification for families. ... Binomial name Limulus polyphemus Linnaeus, 1758 The horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) is a chelicerate arthropod, therefore it is more closely related to spiders and scorpions than crabs. ... Binomial name Limulus polyphemus The horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) also known as King Crab, is an arthropod that is more closely related to spiders than crabs. ... Orders many, all extinct The eurypterids were the largest known arthropods that ever lived. ... The Pterygotus, or sea scorpion, belonged to the Chelicerata order - biting claws. It was one of the largest of its order, and was the largest arthropods of all time. ... Orders many, all extinct The eurypterids were the largest known arthropods that ever lived. ... Subphyla and Classes Subphylum Trilobitomorpha Trilobita - trilobites (extinct) Subphylum Chelicerata Arachnida - spiders,scorpions, etc. ... Families may not be a complete list: Ammotheidae Austrodecidae Callipallenidae Colossendeidae Nymphonidae Phoxichilidiidae Pycnogonidae Rhynchothoracidae Endeididae Sea spiders, also called Pantopoda or pycnogonids, are marine arthropods of class Pycnogonida. ... Orders Geophilomorpha Lithobiomorpha Scolopendromorpha Scutigeromorpha Centipedes (Class Chilopoda) are fast-moving venomous, predatory, terrestrial arthropods that have long bodies and many jointed legs. ... Binomial name Scolopendra gigantea (Linnaeus, 1758) Scolopendra gigantea, commonly identified as the â€˜Peruvian giant yellowleg centipedeâ€™ or â€˜Amazonian giant centipedeâ€™, is the worlds largest representative of scolopendras, regularly reaching lengths of 26 cm and can exceed 30 cm . ... Subclasses Helminthomorpha Penicillata Pentazonia Millipedes (Class Diplopoda, previously also known as Chilognatha) are very elongated arthropods with cylindrical bodies that have two pairs of legs for each one of their 20 to 100 or more body segments (except for the first segment behind the head which does not have any... Arthropleura was a 2-3 metre (6-10 feet) long relative of centipedes and millipedes, native to Carboniferous Scotland. ... Subclasses Helminthomorpha Penicillata Pentazonia Millipedes (Class Diplopoda, previously also known as Chilognatha) are very elongated arthropods with cylindrical bodies that have two pairs of legs for each one of their 20 to 100 or more body segments (except for the first segment behind the head which does not have any... Invertebrate is a term coined by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck to describe any animal without a spinal column. ... Classes & Subclasses Branchiopoda Phyllopoda Sarsostraca Remipedia Cephalocarida Maxillopoda Thecostraca Tantulocarida Branchiura Pentastomida Mystacocarida Copepoda Ostracoda Myodocopa Podocopa Malacostraca Phyllocarida Hoplocarida Eumalacostraca The crustaceans (Crustacea) are a large group of arthropods, comprising approximately 52,000 described species [1], and are usually treated as a subphylum [2].They include various familiar animals... Classes & Subclasses Branchiopoda Phyllopoda Sarsostraca Remipedia Cephalocarida Maxillopoda Thecostraca Tantulocarida Branchiura Pentastomida Mystacocarida Copepoda Ostracoda Myodocopa Podocopa Malacostraca Phyllocarida Hoplocarida Eumalacostraca The crustaceans (Crustacea) are a large group of arthropods, comprising approximately 52,000 described species [1], and are usually treated as a subphylum [2].They include various familiar animals... Orders Calanoida Cyclopoida Gelyelloida Harpacticoida Misophrioida Monstrilloida Mormonilloida Platycopioida Poecilostomatoida Siphonostomatoida Copepods are a group of small crustaceans found in the sea and nearly every freshwater habitat. ... A parasite is an organism that spends a significant portion of its life in or on the living tissue of a host organism and which causes harm to the host without immediately killing it. ... Binomial name Balaenoptera physalus (Linneus, 1758) Fin Whale range The Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus), also called the Finback Whale, is a mammal which belongs to the baleen whales suborder. ... Superorders Acrothoracica Thoracica Rhizocephala A barnacle is a type of arthropod belonging to infraclass Cirripedia in the subphylum Crustacea and is hence distantly related to crabs and lobsters. ... Classes & Subclasses Branchiopoda Phyllopoda Sarsostraca Remipedia Cephalocarida Maxillopoda Thecostraca Tantulocarida Branchiura Pentastomida Mystacocarida Copepoda Ostracoda Myodocopa Podocopa Malacostraca Phyllocarida Hoplocarida Eumalacostraca The crustaceans (Crustacea) are a large group of arthropods, comprising approximately 52,000 described species [1], and are usually treated as a subphylum [2].They include various familiar animals...

Insects (Insecta)

Insects, which are a type of arthropod, are easily the most numerous organisms on the planet, with about a million species identified so far. The title of heaviest insect in the world has many rivals, the most frequently-crowned of which is the goliath beetle (Goliathus goliatus), the top size of which is at least 115 g (4.1 oz) and 11.5 cm (4.5 in). However, other beetles rival this size: the elephant beetles (Megasoma elephas & Megasoma actaeon), the titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) and even another form of goliath beetle (Goliathus regius), any of which can easily exceed 85 g (3 oz) and 10 cm (4 in). Orders See taxonomy Insects are invertebrates that are taxonomically referred to as the class Insecta. ... Subphyla and Classes Subphylum Trilobitomorpha Trilobita - trilobites (extinct) Subphylum Chelicerata Arachnida - spiders,scorpions, etc. ... A crab is an example of an organism. ... Species Goliathus albosignatus Goliathus cacicus Goliathus goliatus Goliathus orientalis Goliathus regius The Goliath beetles are among the largest insects on Earth, in terms of size and weight. ... Binomial name Megasoma elephas Subspecies Elephant Beetles, Megasoma elephas, are part of the Scarabaeidae family and the subfamily Dynastinae. ... The Titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) is the largest known beetle in the Amazon rainforest and one of the largest insect species in the world. ... Species Goliathus albosignatus Goliathus cacicus Goliathus goliatus Goliathus orientalis Goliathus regius The Goliath beetles are among the largest insects on Earth, in terms of size and weight. ...

The Goliath Beetle is arguably the world's heaviest insect.

Mayflies (Ephemeroptera). The largest mayflies are members of the Proboscidoplocia genus from Madagascar. These insects can reach a length of 5 cm (2 in).
Dragonflies (Odonata). The largest living species of dragonfly is Megaloprepus caeruleata, attaining a size of as much as 19 cm (7.5 in) across the wings and a body length of over 12 cm (4.7 in). A species of dragonfly called Meganeura monyi from the Jurassic era is the largest insect species ever known. This monstrous creature had a wingspan of over 76 cm (30 in) and a body weight of over 452 g (1 lb), making it about the size of a crow.
Stoneflies (Plecoptera). The largest species of stonefly is Pteronarcys californica, a species favored by fishermen for use. This species can attain a length of 5 cm (2 in) and a wingspan of nearly 7.5 cm (3 in).
Earwigs (Dermaptera). The largest of the earwigs is the St. Helena earwig (Labidura herculeana), which is up to 8.4 cm (3.3 in) in length.
Grasshoppers & allies (Orthoptera). The largest of this widespread, varied complex of insects is the giant weta (Deinacrida heteracantha) of New Zealand. This formidable insect can weigh over 75 g (2.6 oz) and measure up to nearly 10 cm (4 in), rivaling the huge beetles in size.
Stick insects (Phasmatodea). The largest stick insect and the longest-bodied insect in the world is the giant stick insect (Phobaeticus kirbyi). The body alone measures up to 30 cm (12 in), while the overall length (from the hind to the front legs) is up to 51 cm (20 in), and the body weight is up to 72 g (2.5 oz).
Cockroaches (Blattodea). The largest cockroach is the giant burrowing cockroach (Macropanesthia rhinoceros). This species can attain a length of 8.3 cm (3.3 in) and a weight of 36 g (1.3 oz).
Termites (Isoptera). The largest of the termites is the African species Macrotermes bellicosus. The huge larvae of this species can attain a size of 10.6 cm (4.2 in) and 5.5 cm (2.2 in) wide; the adults, on the other hand, don't exceed about a third of the size of the larvae.
Praying mantises (Mantodea). The largest species of this order is the Chinese mantis (Tenodera aridifolia). The females of this species can attain a length of up to 10.6 cm (4.2 in).
Booklice (Psocoptera). The largest of this order of very small insects are the barklouse of the genus Psocus, the top size of which is about 1 cm (0.4 in).
Thrips (Thysanoptera). Members of the genus Phasmothrips are the largest kinds of thrips. The maximum size of these species is approximately 1.3 cm (0.5 in).
True bugs (Hemiptera). The largest species of this diverse, huge order is the giant water bug (Lethocerus maximus). This species can attain a size of 11.6 cm (4.6 in), although it is more slender and thus less heavy than most other insects who reach such a size (principally the huge beetles).
Ants & allies (Hymenoptera). The absolute largest of the ants, and the heaviest species of the order, is the females of Dorylus helvolus, reaching a size of 5 cm (2 in). The ant that averages the largest for the mean size of the whole colony is Dinoponera gigantea, averaging up to 3.3 cm (1.3 in). The largest of the bee species, also in the Hymenoptera order, is Megachile pluto, the females of which can be 3.8 cm (1.5 in) long, with a 6.3 cm (2.5 in) wingspan. Meanwhile, the largest of the wasp is probably the so-called tarantula hawk species Pepsis pulszkyi, at up to 6.8 cm (2.8 in) long and an 11.6 cm (4.6 in) wingspan, although many other Pepsis approach a similar size.
Beetles (Coleoptera). The beetles are the largest order of organisms on earth, with about 350,000 species so far identified. The true largest species are the Goliathus, Megasoma and Titanus beetles already mentioned. However, the longest-bodied species is the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules), reaching a maximum size of at least 19 cm (7.5 in). Much of the length is comprised of the antennae and the top weight is 85 g (3 oz), about an ounce less than the bulkier beetles.

The Queen Alexandra's Birdwing is the largest species of butterfly.

Fleas (Siphonaptera). The largest species of flea is Hystrichopsylla schefferi. This parasite is known exclusively from the fur of the Mountain Beaver and can reach a length of 1.2 cm (0.5 in).
True flies (Diptera). The largest species of this huge order is the species Mydas heroes, which can reach a length of 6 cm (2.4 in) and a wingspan of 10 cm (4 in). Species of crane fly, the largest of which is Holorusia brobdignagius, can attain a length of 23 cm (9 in), but are extremely slender and are handily outweighed by Mydas.
Moths & allies (Lepidoptera). The largest species is probably either the Queen Alexandra's birdwing (Ornithoptera alexandrae), a butterfly, or the Atlas moth (Attacus atlas), a moth. Both of these species can exceed a length of 8 cm (3.2 in), a wingspan of 28 cm (11 in) and a weight of 12 g. Their larvae can weigh up to 58 g (1.9 oz). However, the white witch (Thysania agrippina) has the longest recorded wingspan of the order, and indeed of any living insect, at up to at least 30 cm (12 in). The white witch is exceeded in surface area and mass by both Ornithoptera and Attacus.

Download high resolution version (716x864, 91 KB)Goliath Beetle Taken by fir0002 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Download high resolution version (716x864, 91 KB)Goliath Beetle Taken by fir0002 File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Species Goliathus albosignatus Goliathus cacicus Goliathus goliatus Goliathus orientalis Goliathus regius The Goliath beetles are among the largest insects on Earth, in terms of size and weight. ... Families Aeshnidae Austropetaliidae Cordulegastridae Corduliidae Gomphidae Libellulidae Macromiidae Neopetaliidae Petaluridae Wing structure of a dragonfly A dragonfly is any insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. ... Families Aeshnidae Austropetaliidae Cordulegastridae Corduliidae Gomphidae Libellulidae Macromiidae Neopetaliidae Petaluridae Wing structure of a dragonfly A dragonfly is any insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. ... Binomial name Meganeura monyi (C. Brongniart, 1893) Meganeura monyi was a prehistoric insect of the Carboniferous period (300 million years ago), resembling and related to the present-day dragonfly. ... // The image above is believed to be a replaceable fair use image. ... Orders See taxonomy Insects are invertebrates that are taxonomically referred to as the class Insecta. ... Species See text. ... Plecoptera are an order of insects, commonly known as stoneflies. ... Categories: Stub ... Families Suborder Archidermaptera extinct Suborder Forficulina Pygidicranidae Diplatyidae Anisolabididae Labiduridae Apachyidae Spongiphoridae Chelisochidae Forficulidae Suborder Hemimerina Hemimeridae Suborder Arixenina Arixeniidae Earwig is the common name given to the insect order Dermaptera characterized by membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings (hence the literal name of the order - skin wings). The... Binomial name Labidura herculeana (Fabricius, 1798) The St. ... Suborders Adephaga Archostemata Myxophaga Polyphaga See subgroups of the order Coleoptera Wikispecies has information related to: Coleoptera Beetles are the most diverse group of insects. ... Ctenomorpha Chronus Ctenomorpha Chronus Medauroidea Extradentata Stick insects are members of the one of the two insect families Phasmatidae and Phylliidae. ... Families Blaberidae Blattellidae Blattidae Cryptocercidae Polyphagidae Nocticolidae Cockroaches are insects of the Order Blattodea. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Families Mastotermitidae Kalotermitidae Termopsidae Hodotermitidae Rhinotermitidae Serritermitidae Termitidae Termites, sometimes known as white ants, are a group of eusocial insects usually classified at the taxonomic rank of order, Isoptera. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa. ... Trinomial name Tenodera aridifolia sinensis Saussure, 1871 The Chinese mantis (Tenodera aridifolia sinensis) is a species of mantis. ... Families Suborder Terebrantia Merothripidae Uzelothripidae Aeolothripidae Adeheterothripidae Heterothripidae Thripidae Fauriellidae Suborder Tubulifera Phlaeothripidae Thrips (Thysanoptera) are tiny, slender insects with fringed wings (thus the scientific name, from the Greek thysanos (fringe) + pteron (wing)). Other common names include Thunderflies or Thunder bugs. ... Giant water bugs are members of the family Belostomatidae within the order Hemiptera, colloquially known as toe-biters. ... Suborders Adephaga Archostemata Myxophaga Polyphaga See subgroups of the order Coleoptera Wikispecies has information related to: Coleoptera Beetles are the most diverse group of insects. ... Subfamilies Aenictinae Aenictogitoninae Aneuretinae Apomyrminae Cerapachyinae Dolichoderinae Dorylinae Ecitoninae Formicinae Leptanillinae Leptanilloidinae Myrmeciinae Myrmicinae Nothomyrmeciinae Ponerinae Proceratiinae Pseudomyrmecinae Ants are social insects that belong to the same order as the wasps and bees. ... Families Andrenidae Apidae Colletidae Halictidae Megachilidae Melittidae Stenotritidae Bee collecting pollen Bees are flying insects, closely related to wasps and ants. ... Suborders Apocrita Symphyta Many families, see article Hymenoptera is one of the larger orders of Insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees, and ants. ... Binomial name Megachile pluto B. Smith ex Wallace, 1869 Megachile pluto is a very large Indonesian resin bee (a leafcutter bee that uses resin to make compartments in its nest). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Suborders Adephaga Archostemata Myxophaga Polyphaga See subgroups of the order Coleoptera Wikispecies has information related to: Coleoptera Beetles are the most diverse group of insects. ... Species Goliathus albosignatus Goliathus cacicus Goliathus goliatus Goliathus orientalis Goliathus regius The goliath beetles are the largest insects on Earth, in terms of size and weight (some other insects are longer, but not as heavy). ... Binomial name Titanus giganteus (Linnaeus, 1771) The Titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) is the largest known beetle in the Amazon rainforest and one of the largest insect species in the world. ... Suborders Adephaga Archostemata Myxophaga Polyphaga See subgroups of the order Coleoptera Wikispecies has information related to: Coleoptera Beetles are the most diverse group of insects. ... Binomial name Dynastes hercules Linnaeus, 1758 The hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is by far the most famous of the rhinoceros beetles. ... Suborders Adephaga Archostemata Myxophaga Polyphaga See subgroups of the order Coleoptera Wikispecies has information related to: Coleoptera Beetles are the most diverse group of insects. ... Image File history File links Birdwing. ... Image File history File links Birdwing. ... Binomial name Ornithoptera alexandrae Rothschild, 1907 Queen Alexandras Birdwing, (Ornithoptera alexandrae, syn: Zeunera alexandrae) is the largest butterfly in the world. ... Families Tungidae â€“ sticktight and chigoe fleas (chiggers) Pulicidae â€“ common fleas Coptopsyllidae Vermipsyllidae â€“ carnivore fleas Rhopalopsyllidae â€“ marsupial fleas Hypsophthalmidae Stephanocircidae Pygiopsyllidae Hystrichopsyllidae â€“ rat and mouse fleas Leptopsyllidae â€“ bird and rabbit fleas Ischnopsyllidae â€“ bat fleas Ceratophyllidae Amphipsyllidae Malacopsyllidae Dolichopsyllidae â€“ rodent fleas Ctenopsyllidae Flea is the common name for any of the small... Binomial name Aplodontia rufa Richardson, 1829 The Mountain Beaver (Aplodontia rufa) is a rodent unrelated to beavers and that is not usually found in mountainous areas. ... Genera Over 14,000 The crane flies are a family (Tipulidae) of insects resembling giant mosquitoes. ... Binomial name Attacus atlas (Linnaeus, 1758) The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is a large saturniid moth found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, common across the Malay archipelago to Indonesia. ... Species Many; see article Birdwings are large, tropical papilionid butterflies belonging to the genus Troides, formerly Ornithoptera (from the Latin ornithos [bird] and pteron [wing]). Found in mainland and archipelagic Southeast Asia and Australasia, birdwings are represented by ca. ...

Plants

The largest single-stem plants are all members of the conifer division. By volume and mass, the largest tree is the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). They grow to an average height of 70 – 85 m (230 – 280 ft) and 5 – 7 m (16 – 23 ft) in diameter. Specimens have been recorded to be up to 93.6 m (307 ft) in height and (not the same individual) 8.85 m (29 ft) in diameter; the largest individual is the General Sherman tree, with a volume of 1,489 m³. Although not so large in volume, the closely related Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is taller, reaching a maximum height of 115.25 m (380.3 ft). See record trees for other tree records. Orders & Families Cordaitales â€ Pinales Pinaceae - Pine family Araucariaceae - Araucaria family Podocarpaceae - Yellow-wood family Sciadopityaceae - Umbrella-pine family Cupressaceae - Cypress family Cephalotaxaceae - Plum-yew family Taxaceae - Yew family Vojnovskyales â€ Voltziales â€ The conifers, division Pinophyta, also known as division Coniferae, are one of 13 or 14 division level taxa within the... Volume is how much space a thing has. ... Unsolved problems in physics: What causes anything to have mass? Mass is a property of a physical object that quantifies the amount of matter and energy it is equivalent to. ... The coniferous Coast Redwood, the tallest tree species on earth. ... Binomial name Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindl. ... General Sherman tree from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks The General Sherman tree is a Giant Sequoia. ... Binomial name Sequoia sempervirens (D. Don) Endl. ... The coniferous Coast Redwood, the tallest tree species on earth. ...

The Giant Sequoia is the largest tree; shown here compared to a car.

Green algae (Chlorophyta). The largest form of algae is the huge form of seaweed from the northwestern Pacific known as the giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). The record-sized stem from one of these just slightly exceeded 60 m (200 ft).
Liverworts (Marchantiophyta). The largest species of liverwort is a New Zealand species, Schistochila appendiculata. The top size of this species is 1.1 m (3.6 ft) long, a diameter of 2.5 cm (1 in) and a stem length of 10 cm (4 in).
Mosses (Bryophyta). The world's largest moss is Dawsonia superba, of New Zealand. This species can be 50 cm (20 in) tall.
Horsetails (Equisetophyta). The largest of horsetails is the species Equisetum myriochaetum, of central Mexico. The biggest specimen known was 8 m (26.4 ft) tall and had a diameter of 2.5 cm (1 in).
Ferns (Pteridophyta). The largest species of fern is the majestic King Fern (Angiopteris evecta), of the Australasian area. A single frond of this plant can exceed 5 m (16.5 ft) in height.
Conifers (Pinophyta). Besides the giant Sequoiadendron and Sequoia already mentioned, the conifers also include the largest tree by circumference in the world, the Montezuma Cypress (Taxodium mucronatum). The thickest recorded tree, found in Mexico, is called Árbol del Tule, with a circumference of 35.87 m (118.3 ft) and a diameter of 11.42 m (37.5 ft) at 1.5 m (5 ft) above ground level.
Cycads (Cycadophyta). The largest species of cycad is Hope's Cycad (Lepidozamia hopei), of the Queensland area of Australia. The largest examples of this species have been over 17 m (56 ft) tall and have had a diameter of over 50 cm (20 in).
Flowering plants (Magnoliophyta). This is the most diverse and numerous division of plants, with upwards of 400,000 species. Typically the largest flowering plant (angiosperm) has been considered Eucalyptus regnans, which can reach heights of 92 m (304 ft)[6].

However, there are arguments that forests of trees with interconnected roots (a single organism genetically) are actually the largest organisms and the largest flowering plants. The largest of these is a clonal colony of male Aspen in Utah, nicknamed Pando (Populus tremuloides), which is estimated to weigh in at approximately 6,000 tonnes (6,615 tons).^{[citation needed]} A Giant Sequoia. ... A Giant Sequoia. ... Binomial name Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindl. ... Seaweed-covered rocks in the UK For the rock musician, see; Seaweed (musician) Seaweeds are any of a large number of marine benthic algae. ... For other meanings of Pacific, see Pacific (disambiguation). ... Orders Haplomitriales Sphaerocarpales Marchantiales Metzgeriales Monocleales Jungermanniales Takakiales Liverworts are non-vascular plants, also called hepatics (scientific name Hepaticophyta). ... Subclasses Sphagnidae Andreaeidae Tetraphidae Polytrichidae Archidiidae Buxbaumiidae Bryidae Mosses are small, soft plants that are typically 1-10 cm tall, occasionally more. ... Species The horsetails are vascular plants, comprising 15 species of plants in the genus Equisetum. ... Australasia Australasia is a term variably used to describe a region of Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean. ... A fern with simple (lobed or pinnatifid) blades, the dissection of each blade not quite reaching to the rachis. ... Binomial name Sequoiadendron giganteum (Lindl. ... Binomial name Sequoia sempervirens (D. Don) Endl. ... Orders & Families Cordaitales † Pinales Pinaceae - Pine family Araucariaceae - Araucaria family Podocarpaceae - Yellow-wood family Sciadopityaceae - Umbrella-pine family Cupressaceae - Cypress family Cephalotaxaceae - Plum-yew family Taxaceae - Yew family Vojnovskyales † Voltziales † The conifers, division Pinophyta, are one of 13 or 14 division level taxa within the Kingdom Plantae. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Perimeter. ... Binomial name Taxodium mucronatum Tenore Taxodium mucronatum, also known as Montezuma Cypress or Ahuehuete (in the Nahuatl language), is a species of Taxodium native to much of Mexico (south to the highlands of southern Mexico), and also southernmost Texas, USA (just entering the state in the lower Rio Grande valley). ... Binomial name Taxodium mucronatum Tenore Taxodium mucronatum, also known as Montezuma Cypress or Ahuehuete (in the Nahuatl language), is a species of Taxodium native to much of Mexico (south to the highlands of southern Mexico), and also southernmost Texas, USA (just entering the state in the lower Rio Grande valley). ... Full width of trunk El Ãrbol del Tule (Spanish for the Tule Tree) is a very large tree located in the church grounds in the town center of Santa MarÃa del Tule in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, approximately 13 km from the city of Oaxaca on the road... Families Cycadaceae cycas family Stangeriaceae stangeria family Zamiaceae zamia family Leaves and male cone of Cycas revoluta Cycads are an ancient group of seed plants characterized by a large crown of compound leaves and a stout trunk. ... Emblems: Faunal - Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus); Floral - Cooktown orchid (Dendrobium bigibbum); Bird - Brolga (Grus rubicunda); Aquatic - Barrier Reef Anemonefish (Amphiprion akindynos); Gem - Sapphire; Colour - Maroon Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Const. ... It has been suggested that Angiospermae, and Anthophyta be merged into this article or section. ... Binomial name Eucalyptus regnans F.Muell. ... It has been suggested that Angiospermae, and Anthophyta be merged into this article or section. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, the lead section of this article may need to be expanded. ... Pando (or The Trembling Giant[1]) is a clonal colony of a single male Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) tree located in the U.S. state of Utah, all determined to be part of a single living organism by identical genetic markers,[2] and one massive underground root system. ...

An aspen grove at Fishlake National Forest, similar in appearance to the one known as Pando.

Another form of flowering plant that rivals Pando as the largest organism on earth is the giant marine plant, Posidonia oceanica, discovered in the Mediterranean Sea near the Balearic Islands, Spain. Its length is about 8 km (4.3 miles). Although this plant has not yet proved itself to be a single organism, all the samples do have the same DNA. It is also thought to be the oldest living organism in the world since its estimated age is about 100,000 years. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 980 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pando (Quaking Aspen) Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 980 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pando (Quaking Aspen) Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Fishlake National Forest is located in south central Utah, it is named for the largest lake in the forest area and was founded in 1899. ... Pando is a department of Bolivia. ... It has been suggested that Angiospermae, and Anthophyta be merged into this article or section. ... Pando is a department of Bolivia. ... Genera See text Posidoniaceae Hutch. ... For the landmasses surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, see Mediterranean Basin. ... Capital Palma Official language(s) Spanish and Catalan Area â€“ Total â€“ % of Spain Ranked 17th 4,992 kmÂ² 1. ... The structure of part of a DNA double helix. ...

Other records among flowering plants include, the title of largest flower, which belongs to the species Rafflesia arnoldii. One of these flowers can reach a diameter of 1 m (3.3 ft) and weigh up to 11 kg (24 lb). The largest unbranched inflorescence, resembling (but no qualifying as) a giant flower, belongs to the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum), reaching almost 3 m (10 ft) in height. The absolute largest inflorescence, at up to 8 m (26.5 ft) long, is borne by the Talipot palm (Corypha umbraculifera) of India. It has been suggested that Angiospermae, and Anthophyta be merged into this article or section. ... A Phalaenopsis flower A flower, (<Old French flo(u)r<Latin florem<flos), also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). ... Binomial name Rafflesia arnoldii R.Br. ... A Phalaenopsis flower A flower, (<Old French flo(u)r<Latin florem<flos), also known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). ... An inflorescence is a group or cluster of flowers on a branch of a plant. ... Binomial name Amorphophallus titanum (Becc. ... Binomial name Corypha umbraculifera L. The Talipot palm (Corypha umbraculifera) is one of the largest species of palm tree in the world. ...

Other kingdoms

The largest living fungus may be a honey fungus.

The largest fungus may be a honey fungus of the species Armillaria ostoyae. One genetically constant mycelium has been found over an area of more than 8.9 km² (3.4 square miles), though it is unlikely that it is a truly single organism with all parts of the mycelium connected (if it's counted as a single organism, it may be the largest organism on earth). In this Armillaria each individual mushroom has only a 5 cm (2 inch) stem and a bell of up to 12.5 cm (5 in) across. There are many other fungi of a larger individual size, the largest being Rigidoporus ulmarius. Rigidoporus is up to 284 kg (626 lb), 1.66 m (5 ft 6 in) tall, 1.46 m (4 ft 10 in) across, and has a circumference of 4.9 m (16 ft 2 in). Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1350, 1053 KB) Armillaria mellea Honey fungus Photo taken by User:Strobilomyces in a French wood near Rambouillet on 31st October 2004 File links The following pages link to this file: Honey fungus ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1350, 1053 KB) Armillaria mellea Honey fungus Photo taken by User:Strobilomyces in a French wood near Rambouillet on 31st October 2004 File links The following pages link to this file: Honey fungus ... Honey fungus or Armillaria is a genus of parasitic fungi that live on trees and woody shrubs. ... Divisions Chytridiomycota Zygomycota Glomeromycota Ascomycota Basidiomycota Deuteromycota For the fictional character, see Fungus the Bogeyman. ... Honey fungus or Armillaria is a genus of parasitic fungi that live on trees and woody shrubs. ... In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biodiversity. ... Binomial name Armillaria ostoyae Armillaria ostoyae is the binomial name for one species of fungus commonly known as a Honey mushroom, and sometimes called Shoestring Rot. This is the most common variant in the western US, of the group of species that all used to share the name, Armillaria mellea. ... Mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus consisting of a mass of branching threadlike hyphae that exists below the ground or within another substrate. ... Honey mushrooms, Armillaria Borealis (?) Honey fungus ( Armillaria sp. ... Divisions Chytridiomycota Zygomycota Ascomycota Basidiomycota The Fungi (singular: fungus) are a large group of organisms ranked as a kingdom within the Domain Eukaryota. ...

Among the organisms that are not multicellular, the largest are the slime moulds, such as Physarum polycephalum, some of which can cover an area more than 1,000 square cm (210.8 ft). The largest species traditionally considered protozoa are giant amoeboids like foraminiferans, which can attain a size of 20 cm (8 in). Typical orders Protostelia Protosteliida Myxogastria Liceida Echinosteliida Trichiida Stemonitida Physarida Dictyostelia Dictyosteliida Slime moulds (or Slime molds in American English) are peculiar protists that normally take the form of amoebae, but under certain conditions transform into slug like beings and then travel to a high area, where they develop fruiting... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Wikisource has an original article from the 1911 EncyclopÃ¦dia Britannica about: Protozoa Protozoa (in Greek proto = first and zoa = animals) are single-celled eukaryotes (organisms whose cells have nuclei) that commonly show characteristics usually associated with animals, most notably mobility and heterotrophy. ... Orders Allogromiida Carterinida Fusulinida - extinct Globigerinida Involutinida - extinct Lagenida Miliolida Robertinida Rotaliida Silicoloculinida Spirillinida Textulariida incertae sedis Xenophyophorea Reticulomyxa The Foraminifera, or forams for short, are a large group of amoeboid protists with reticulating pseudopods, fine strands that branch and merge to form a dynamic net. ...

The largest species of bacterium ever discovered is Thiomargarita namibiensis, which grows to 0.75 mm (0.03 in) in diameter, making it visible to the naked eye and up to a million times the size of more typical bacteria. The largest known virus is the mimivirus (Acanthamoeba polyphaga), with mature particles of 400 nm in diameter (icosahedral capsid), 800,000 bases and 900 genes. Later research suggested that it could be up to 800 nm long, 1.2 Mbp and 1,260 genes. Phyla/Divisions Actinobacteria Aquificae Bacteroidetes/Chlorobi Chlamydiae/Verrucomicrobia Chloroflexi Chrysiogenetes Cyanobacteria Deferribacteres Deinococcus-Thermus Dictyoglomi Fibrobacteres/Acidobacteria Firmicutes Fusobacteria Gemmatimonadetes Nitrospirae Omnibacteria Planctomycetes Proteobacteria Spirochaetes Thermodesulfobacteria Thermomicrobia Thermotogae Bacteria (singular, bacterium) are a major group of living organisms. ... Binomial name Thiomargarita namibiensis Schulz , 1999 Thiomargarita namibiensis (Sulfur pearl of Namibia) is the largest bacterium ever discovered, with a width up to 750 Î¼m (0. ... Phyla Actinobacteria Aquificae Chlamydiae Bacteroidetes/Chlorobi Chloroflexi Chrysiogenetes Cyanobacteria Deferribacteres Deinococcus-Thermus Dictyoglomi Fibrobacteres/Acidobacteria Firmicutes Fusobacteria Gemmatimonadetes Lentisphaerae Nitrospirae Planctomycetes Proteobacteria Spirochaetes Thermodesulfobacteria Thermomicrobia Thermotogae Verrucomicrobia Bacteria (singular: bacterium) are unicellular microorganisms. ... Groups I: dsDNA viruses II: ssDNA viruses III: dsRNA viruses IV: (+)ssRNA viruses V: (-)ssRNA viruses VI: ssRNA-RT viruses VII: dsDNA-RT viruses A virus (Latin, poison) is a microscopic particle that can infect the cells of a biological organism. ... Mimivirus is a viral genus containing a single identified species named Acanthamoeba polyphaga mimivirus (APMV). ... A metre (American spelling: meter; symbol: m) is a unit of length and the current base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). ... The outer shell of a virus is called the capsid. ... Nucleobases are the parts of RNA and DNA that are involved in pairing up (see also base pairs). ... This stylistic schematic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a chromosome (right). ... Base pairs, of a DNA molecule. ... This stylistic schematic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a chromosome (right). ...

Notes

^ Consensus Document on the Biology of Populus, OECD (.doc file)
^ Quaking Aspen by the Bryce Canyon National Park Service

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization of those developed countries that accept the principles of representative democracy and a free market economy. ... Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park located in southwestern Utah in the United States. ... The National Park Service (NPS) is the United States federal agency that manages all National Parks, many National Monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. ...

References

↑ The General Sherman Tree, Sequoia National Park at the National Park Service. Accessed 20 August 2005.
↑ The Humongous Fungus--Ten Years Later at the University of Wisconsin, Department of Botany. Accessed 20 August 2005.
↑ Beale, Bob. 10 April 2003. Humungous fungus: world's largest organism? at Environment & Nature News, ABC Online. Accessed 20 August 2005.

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