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Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus
Scale 6 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 1 POINT

• Muskrats are 40-60cm long.
The muskrat’s name comes from the two scent glands near the tail that give off a “musky” smell.

Cold, Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Ladybug

Coccinella magnifica
Scale 4 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 6 POINTS

• Ladybugs have an average lifespan of 2 to 3 years. • They have short legs, oval-shaped bodies, and antennae.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Meadow Puffball

Vascellum pratense
Scale 5 Diat: carbon-macromolecules , Hierachy 1

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 3 POINTS

Meadow Puffballs live on the ground in meadows, pastures, and similar areas in North America.
• They are usually 2 centimeters across and 2 centimeters high.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Wood Bug

Porcellio scaber
Scale 4 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 3 POINTS

• Wood bugs have trachea-like lungs and paddle-shaped hind legs.
• Wood bugs need a lot of water because they lose hydration very fast.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

*Sandal Leaf

* Leat crepidam
Scale 4 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 2 POINTS

• Sandal leafs usually have a little bit of yellow on the end of their leaves. (?)

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Graphic by Sara Shayan

Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina
Scale 8 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 6 POINTS

• Harbor seals eat anchovies and flatfish. They live in the Fraser River, but the class saw them at Garypoint Park swimming after salmon and jumping out of the water.

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Graphic by Sara Shayan

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata
Scale 6 Diat: omnivore , Hierachy 3

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 3 POINTS

• Blue Jays don’t get their colour from pigments; the internal structure of their feathers reflect light, making them appear blue.
• When Blue Jay feathers are crushed their blue colour disappears.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Dendroica coronata
Scale 5 Diat: carnivore , Hierachy 4

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 7 POINTS

• Yellow-Rumped Warblers have a streaked breast and a black cheek patch.

• They are insectivores.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan

Vole

Microtus pennsylvanicus
Scale 5 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2

RICHMOND DYKE DECK | 3 POINTS

• Voles can eat the roots of plants.

• They usually live for 3-6 months.

Cool, Warm

Graphic by Sara Shayan