zoology

ZOOLOGY

1

Brachiopoda Magellania flavescensLantern 'shell'

E12679

2

Conidae Conus anemoneAnenome cone shell

E23140

3

Pectinidae Chlamys asperrimus Doughboy Scallop

E1355

4

Phasianellidae Phasianella australisPheasant shell or Painted lady

E8102

5

Volutidae Ericusa sowerbyiSpindle-shaped Volute

E23142

6

Volutidae Livonia mammillaFalse baler shell

E23141

7

Architeuthis (squid beak)

Buccal mass from stomach of sperm whale.Estimated size of squid 1.8 metres.

E20641

8

Striped or real trumpeter (Latris lineata)

The striped trumpeter occurs in the waters off Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

D329

9

Butterfly gurnard (Lepidotrigla vanessa)

This fish is commonly found in waters off south eastern Australia and the southern part of Western australia. In life, it is very brightly coloured and easily seen against the substrate. The modified fins near the head are used for 'walking' over the bottom.

D626

10

Long-snouted boarfish (Pentaceropsis recurvirostris)

preserved in alcohol

This fish is found in southern Australian waters to depths of 100 metres. It is now rare in some areas due to over fishing. It can often be seen near underwater caves where it appears to guard small territories. The spines are venomous.

D822

11

Light-mantled sooty albatross chick (Phoebetria palpebrata)

The light-mantled sooty albatross is found across the Southern Ocean. It breeds on the many sub-Antarctic Islands, including Macquarie Island. The nest consists of a low mound of earth and plant material, usually lined with grass. The young on the nest are tended by both parents for 3 weeks, then abandoned and visited only to be fed on regurgitated fish. They leave the nest when they grow their adult plumage at about 4 months.

W1994.502

12

Flying albatross

The albatross is by far the largest seabird. The long narrow wings, which can span more than three metres, enable the albatross to take advantage of the updraft from wind blowing steadily over waves. Thus they are well suited to the Southern latitudes of the "roaring Forties" and can glide effortlessly for days.

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	1 Brachiopoda Magellania flavescensLantern 'shell' E12679

	2 Conidae Conus anemoneAnenome cone shell E23140

	3 Pectinidae Chlamys asperrimus Doughboy Scallop E1355

	4 Phasianellidae Phasianella australisPheasant shell or Painted lady E8102

	5 Volutidae Ericusa sowerbyiSpindle-shaped Volute E23142

	6 Volutidae Livonia mammillaFalse baler shell E23141

	7 Architeuthis (squid beak) Buccal mass from stomach of sperm whale.Estimated size of squid 1.8 metres. E20641

	8 Striped or real trumpeter (Latris lineata) The striped trumpeter occurs in the waters off Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. D329

	9 Butterfly gurnard (Lepidotrigla vanessa) This fish is commonly found in waters off south eastern Australia and the southern part of Western australia. In life, it is very brightly coloured and easily seen against the substrate. The modified fins near the head are used for 'walking' over the bottom. D626

	10 Long-snouted boarfish (Pentaceropsis recurvirostris) preserved in alcohol This fish is found in southern Australian waters to depths of 100 metres. It is now rare in some areas due to over fishing. It can often be seen near underwater caves where it appears to guard small territories. The spines are venomous. D822

	11 Light-mantled sooty albatross chick (Phoebetria palpebrata) The light-mantled sooty albatross is found across the Southern Ocean. It breeds on the many sub-Antarctic Islands, including Macquarie Island. The nest consists of a low mound of earth and plant material, usually lined with grass. The young on the nest are tended by both parents for 3 weeks, then abandoned and visited only to be fed on regurgitated fish. They leave the nest when they grow their adult plumage at about 4 months. W1994.502

	12 Flying albatross The albatross is by far the largest seabird. The long narrow wings, which can span more than three metres, enable the albatross to take advantage of the updraft from wind blowing steadily over waves. Thus they are well suited to the Southern latitudes of the "roaring Forties" and can glide effortlessly for days. w

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