ZOOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS

The zoological collections contains descriptions of the fauna's taxonomic classification. Along with extensive cultural and educational work on zoology, as well as the popularization and propagation of environmental protection ideas among a broad segment of the population, educational programs for secondary and higher education institution students are implemented. The BSED Science Virtual Museum of Natural History’s Zoological Collections showcases animal collections that have been dried or preserved in fluids for scientific, cultural, and educational purposes.

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM MAKES UP JUST 0.4% OF GLOBAL BIOMASS.

Livestock accounts for more biomass than all humans on earth; more than 50% greater than humans. And livestock accounts for much more than all wildlife: Wild mammals and birds collectively account for only 0.38% — livestock therefore outweighs wild mammals and birds by a factor of ten.

Biodiversity and Wildlife, 2013.

GROUP 1 PalaONE

Phylum: Arthropoda

Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: ArachnidaOrder: IxodidaFamily: IxodidaeGenus: RhipicephalusSpecies: Rhipicephalus sanguineusCurator: Lorenz David B. Amoroso, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0006

Adult brown dog ticks are reddish-brown and lack any easily noticeable markings that are found on many other tick species. It is believed to be originated in the Eastern U.S. as well as in the area of the West Coast.  High infestation levels can cause skin irritation in dogs. The brown dog tick is a vector of several pathogens causing dog diseases including canine ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia canis) and canine babesiosis (Babesiosis canis). This rarely causes disease in humans. An adult tick typically embeds itself to a dog’s ears and between its toes, while larvae and nymphs typically attach to the dog’s back. 

Psilogramma increta (Walker)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: SphingidaeGenus: PsilogrammaSpecies: Psilogramma incretaCurator: Lorenz David B. Amoroso, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0007
Psilogramma increta's head, thorax, abdomen, and forewings are grey. Bark brown bands along the sides of the palpi and thorax meet on the metathorax. There are a few blue and yellow scales. It is native to Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Bhutan. Common parasites and pathogen on Psilogramma increta are granulosis virus and Zygobothria atropivora.

Xylocopa varipuncta (Patton)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: HymenopteraFamily: ApidaeGenus: XylocopaSpecies: Xylocopa varipunctaCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0011

Carpenter bees are large, usually 20 mm or bigger. They are typically black, metallic blue, greenish-black, or purplish-blue. Their thorax is furry, while the bottom side of their abdomen is bare and glossy. Make nests by tunneling into wood, bamboo, and similar hard plant material such as peduncles, usually dead. Do not form colonies or hives like honey bees. Only the females have stingers.

Bombus impatiens (Cresson)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: HymenopteraFamily: ApidaeGenus: BombusSpecies: Bombus impatiensCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0013
B. impatiens have short and even hair, medium-sized heads with cheeks that are similar in width to their heads, and a long and rectangular body. They do not have ears. They have smelly feet to identify themselves and have four wings that can beat up to 240 times her second. They are considered one of the most important species of pollinator bees in North America. Female bees can produce eggs without the need for mating, a process known as haplodiploidy.

Parantica aglea (Stoll)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: NymphalidaeGenus: ParanticaSpecies: Parantica agleaCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0014
The background of both sides of both wings is dark brownish-black in colour, with glassy white markings. They are found in the indo-malayan realm. This is a moderately fast, casual flier that feeds on flowers of herbs and scrubs. Males have a special attraction to dead Heliotropium indicum plants since these plants provide the toxic requirement necessary for their survival and breeding process.

Appias libythea (Fabricius)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: PieridaeGenus: AppiasSpecies: Appias libytheaCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0015
A small butterfly of the family Pieridae, that is, the yellows and whites, which is found in south and southeast Asia. A Fast flyer that frequently visits flowers for nectar during sunny weather. Males have the habit of puddling for mineral intake.

Gryllotalpa brachyptera (Tindale)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: OrthopteraFamily: GryllotalpidaeGenus: GryllotalpaSpecies: Gryllotalpa brachypteraCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0016

G. brachyptera is brown and about 1 1/4 inch long. They are covered with fine hair and have a soft, satin appearance. Their short antennae are barely noticeable, but they have two long cerci (stout thread-like appendages) that extend out from under the wings at the tail end. The hind legs of mole crickets are vaguely cricket- or grasshopper-like with only slightly enlarged femurs. The tibia of the front legs, however, are greatly enlarged and the first segment of the front tarsi is broad, spadelike, and equipped with four prominent, stout teeth In the Philippines, they are served as a delicacy called Camaro in the province of Pampanga. The loudest males may attract 20 females in one evening. Male mole crickets sing by stridulating, always underground.

Caedicia simplex (Walker)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: OrthopteraFamily: TettigoniidaeGenus: CaediciaSpecies: Caedicia simplexCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0017

Caedicia simplex has a distinctly small, oval head with a velvety green appearance and bright, orange-red eyes. It resembles a small leaf in appearance with a grass-like, green coloration, measuring at about 4–6 cm as an adult. It is a native insect to New Zealand. Their habitat is limited to that of New Zealand and Australia, however, it is still present on all other continents excluding Antarctica. Males make their distinctive sound by rubbing the scraper on one forewing against the toothed edge of the other forewing as part of their mating ritual. Katydids get their name from this sound, “katy-did".

Attacus atlas (Linnaeus)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: SaturniidaeGenus: AttacusSpecies: Attacus atlasCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0018
Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas), a Southeast Asian saturniid moth, is among the largest lepidopterans in the world, with a maximum recorded wingspan of 262 mm. It can be easily recognized by their heavily patterned large wings in different reddish to brown shades. The wingtips of the forewings are hooked and translucent ‘window’ patches known as fenestrae are present in all four wings. In Hong Kong, Cantonese means "snake's head moth", referring to the prominent extension of the forewing which bears resemblance to the head of a snake. (Yui 2006)

Hotenttota hotenttota (Fabricius)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: ArachnidaOrder: ScorpionesFamily: ButhidaeGenus: HotenttotaSpecies: Hotenttota hotenttotaCurator: Lorelie Jean V. Libradilla, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0021
They belong to the most colorful species of scorpions. The base color ranges from bright yellow to black, with most species colored in brown or reddish tones. It is distributed widely across Africa, except for most of the Sahara desert. Species in the genus also occur in the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula, southeastern Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Cape Verde Islands, and Sri Lanka. H. Hottentotta is rather calm, they will only threaten when disturbed over a longer period. This species hides underneath stones and bark, digging shallow cavities without any tunnels. During the night they are quite active and stride around. 

Hypolimnas bolina (Cramer)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: NymphalidaeGenus: HypolimnasSpecies: Hypolimnas bolinaCurator: Lorelie Jean V. Libradilla, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0022
The dorsal wing surface of males is black with three pairs (two on the forewings, one on the hindwings) of white spots surrounded by iridescent blue/purple. The ventral wing surface is black-edged with white spots, with a diagonal white band running across both wings. The dorsal wing surface of females is paler and edged with white spots, and on each forewing is a blue patch. The underside is similar to the male but brown. It is found in Madagascar in the west, through to South and Southeast Asia, Cambodia, the South Pacific islands (French Polynesia, Tonga, Tuvalu, Samoa, and Vanuatu), and occurs in parts of Australia, Japan, and New Zealand. 

Tliltocatl albopilosum (Valerio)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: ArachnidaOrder: AraneaeFamily: TheraphosidaeGenus: TliltocatlSpecies: Tliltocatl albopilosumCurator: Lorelie Jean V. Libradilla, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0023
Overall this is not a colorful spider, to say the least, and has no prominent markings either. It appears as a chocolate-brownish or black body. Around the lining edge of the Cephalothorax below the eyes and along the Chelicerae, there is a light or dark ring. It can be colored rustic-orange to tan with darker rim edges also. This species is a NEW WORLD terrestrial, semi-burrowing tarantula that can be found in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica in regions of the rain forest and found near rivers, at the base of trees, and in areas of the rain forest that have been cleared mostly along the Atlantic side of these countries. 

Papilio demodocus (Esper)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: InsectaOrder: LepidopteraFamily: PapilionidaeGenus: PapilioSpecies: Papilio demodocusCurator: Lorelie Jean V. Libradilla, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0026
The lime swallowtail, Papilio demoleus, is sometimes called the chequered or citrus swallowtail. This butterfly ranges widely and is an extremely successful invader. This species is found throughout tropical and subtropical regions of southern Asia, ranging from Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Middle East to India, Nepal, southern China, Taiwan, and Japan. Its proliferation appears to be aided by agricultural land use and urbanization that create new, suitable open habitats and enhanced availability of resources. 

Scolopendra polymorpha (Wood)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ArthropodaClass: ChilopodaOrder: SiluriformesFamily: ScolopendridaeGenus: ScolopendraSpecies: Scolopendra polymorphaCurator: Maegan M. Prado, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0030
Scolopendra polymorpha species may display a variety of colors ranging from wood-red, blazing orange, and even bluish base. It is indigenous to the deserts of Arizona and is primarily housed under desert rocks. Due to their desert habitat, they remain to be one of the most xeric members of Chilopoda. However, due to incomplete adaptation to this extreme environment, Scolopendra polymorpha are most active at night during the moist winter months, when temperatures are lower and remain burrowed underground throughout the rest of the year. Their bodies generally reach 4–7 in (10–18 cm) in length. The body segments have one dark lateral stripe, so they are also known as the tiger centipede or tiger-striped centipede. 

Phylum: Chordata

Cichlamosa urophthalmus (Gunther)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: TeleosteiOrder: PerciformesFamily: CichlidaeGenus: CichlamosaSpecies: Cichlamosa urophthalmusCurator: Jeric C. Advincula, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0001
Cichlamosa urophthalmum, the Mayan cichlid, is a medium-sized cichlid endemic to Central America that is cultivated as an ornamental fish all over the world. Freshwater marshes, mangrove swamps, lakes, rivers, rocky shorelines, lagoons, estuaries, and coastal islands are all home to the Mayan cichlid. Its body is round and flattened on the sides, with a tapering head that leads to the mouth. Its Fins have a lot of spines. It has a base color of yellow-brown to gray-brown in most cases, which becomes intense red during breeding. 

Pangasius hypophthalmus (Sauvage)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: TeleosteiOrder: SiluriformesFamily: PangasiidaeGenus: PangasiusSpecies: Pangasius hypophthalmusCurator: Jeric C. Advincula, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0002
It is a shark catfish (family Pangasiidae) that is native to Southeast Asian rivers. It is not a shark, despite its name. It grows in the Mekong River valley and along the Chao Phraya River, where it is intensively planted for food. 

Hypostomus plecostomus (Linnaeus)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: TeleosteiOrder: SiluriformesFamily: LoricariidaeGenus: HypostomusSpecies: Hypostomus plecostomusCurator: Jeric C. Advincula, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0003

Although the Loricariidae family is found on both the east and west sides of the Andes mountains, most species are restricted to tiny geographic areas. Loricariids are commonly referred to as "plecs," "plecos," or "plecostomus" in aquariums. These fish are frequently purchased for their algae-eating abilities, albeit this function may not be fulfilled.

Selaroides leptolepis (Valenciennes)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: TeleosteiOrder: PerciformesFamily: CarangidaeGenus: SelaroidesSpecies: Selaroides leptolepisCurator: Lorenz David B. Amoroso, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0004
Selaroides leptolepis upper jaw without teeth and has a distinct black oval opercular spot near the start of the lateral line. It is native to the Western Indian Ocean, confined to coastal waters from the Gulf eastward to Sri Lanka. In Indo-West Pacific from Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Thailand, Okinawa, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia. They occur in inshore waters of the continental shelf. Forms large demersal schools over soft-bottom habitats at depths shallower than 5.0 m. All females attain sexual maturity by about 11 cm. 

Cairina moschata (Linnaeus)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: AnseriformesFamily: AnatidaeGenus: CairinaSpecies: Cairina moschataCurator: Lorenz David B. Amoroso, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0005
  Muscovys are unique because of their bright red caruncles around their eyes and above the beak. The Muscovy duck originated in the warm region of South America. Its population is declining and present in small unpopulated areas where their range of food and hunting grounds are disappearing. 

Dendrelhapis tristis (Daudin, 1803)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: SquamataFamily: ColubridaeGenus: DendrelhapisSpecies: Dendrelhapis tristisCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0008

Dendrelaphis tristis is a species of snakes in the family of colubrid snakes. It has a long, slender body with a wide bronze stripe along its body and a yellowish-white belly. They are very common throughout India, inhabit forests and human habitations with lots of trees, and usually found in the open on trees, dense bushes, and rarely hide. They mainly feed on frogs, lizards, and small birds too. They are very common throughout India, inhabit forests and human habitations with lots of trees, and usually found in the open on trees, dense bushes, and rarely hide. 

Anabas testudineus (Bloch)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ActinopterygiiOrder: PerciformesFamily: AnabantidaeGenus: AnabasSpecies: Anabas testudineusCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0009

It is native to Asia, where it is commercially fished as an important food source. Quite famous for its ability to walk. Have an accessory air-breathing organ that allows them to survive out of water for several days. Hardy species that can tolerate water with low oxygen and extreme temperatures.

Lonchura atricapilla (Vieillot)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: AvesOrder: PasseriformesFamily: EstrildidaeGenus: LonchuraSpecies: Lonchura atricapillaCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0012
Chestnut Munia is a small, plump reddish-brown finch with a black head and thick silvery-blue bill. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hawaii. This estrildid finch is a resident breeding bird in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hawaii. Only the male sings. His song sounds similar to a kitten mewing. The call begins with a series of almost inaudible clicks, followed by an extended whine, then terminates in a series of slurred notes.

Cavia porcellus (Linnaeus)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: RodentiaFamily: CaviidaeGenus: CaviaSpecies: Cavia porcellusCurator: Angelica V. Hipolito, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0019
Cavia porcellus is a small mammal, with a head and body length of 200-400 mm and a weight of 500-1,500 g. It has no external tail. Hair is smooth or coarse, long or short, and may display rosettes. Colour is varied and includes brown, white, black and grey, and mixtures of colours.  Cavies, in general, occur in a wide variety of habitats including open grasslands, forest edges, swamps, and rocky areas. (Nowak, 1999). It originates from the Andean region of South America, where it was domesticated for meat production. Guinea pigs have contributed to 23 Nobel prizes for medicine with studies leading to the discovery of Vitamin C, the tuberculosis bacterium, and adrenaline, as well as the development of vaccines for diphtheria and tuberculosis, replacement heart valves, blood transfusion, kidney dialysis, antibiotics, anticoagulants, and asthma medicines. 

Gymnocorymbus ternetzi (Boulenger)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: TeleosteiOrder: CharaciformesFamily: CharacidaeGenus: GymnocorymbusSpecies: Gymnocorymbus ternetziCurator: Angelica V. Hipolito, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0020
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi has a small body, almost rounded and highly compressed with large eyes. The posterior part of the body (up to caudal-fin base) is black or blackish. Two vertical lines on each size started just after the operculum from back to below the lateral line.  It has been introduced to the Philippines but no other details are known.  The Colored Skirt Tetra likes a well-lit tank with dense areas of bunched low vegetation, which leaves lots of open areas for swimming. These tetras are popular in the aquarium trade. 

Betta splendens (Regan)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: TeleosteiOrder: PerciformesFamily: OsphronemidaeGenus: BettaSpecies: Betta splendensCurator: Lorelie Jean V. Libradilla, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0024
Betta splendens has blue with red flashy colors, iridescent scales, and long fins that flow around them like underwater ball gowns. It is Native to Southeast Asia including the northern Malay Peninsula, central and eastern Thailand, Kampuchea, and southern Vietnam. According to PetMD, betta fish can recognize their human guardians. They usually swim about excitedly when they see their guardian approaching. They are very curious and will inspect new items put into their tank, which can help keep them mentally stimulated. Male bettas are devoted fathers who build bubble nests for their young with their mouths and fiercely protect their babies from predators.

Poecilia sphenops (Valeciennes)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: TeleosteiOrder: CyprinodontiformesFamily: PoeciliidaeGenus: PoeciliaSpecies: Poecilia sphenopsCurator: Lorelie Jean V. Libradilla, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0025
In the wild, mollies can grow to be as large as 20 cm or so in length. However, most molly fish average between 5 to 13 cm in length. Males tend to be smaller than females, and female mollies usually have rounder bodies. One of the biggest distinguishing characteristics of male mollies is their gonopodium. The molly fish belongs to the Poeciliidae family and is part of the Poecilia genus. Male molly fish, who tend to be much smaller than female mollies, have a specialized anal fin called a gonopodium. This rod-shaped organ is used to deposit sperm in female mollies, who can retain it for extended periods of time. 

Agapornis fischeri (Reichenow)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: SarcopterygiiOrder: PsittaciformesFamily: PsittacidaeGenus: AgapornisSpecies: Agapornis fischeriCurator: Maegan M. Prado, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0027
When a flock of Agapornis fischeri feeds on crops their number could reach up to several hundred, in such number they often damage fruit and grain crops. As a result, they are often killed by farmers for they are seen as pets. Fischer's lovebird has a green back, chest, and wings. Their necks are a golden yellow and as it progresses upward it becomes darker orange. The top of the head is olive green, and the beak is bright red. The upper surface of the tail has some purple or blue feathers. It has a white circle of bare skin (eye-ring[3]) around its eyes.  Agapornis fischeri lives at elevations of 1100 to 2000 m. They inhabit dry woodlands, scrub forests, and savannas dominated by Commiphora, Acacia, baobab, and Balanites trees. They are also frequently seen in agricultural areas. 

Cyprinus rubrofuscus (Lacepede)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ActinopterygiiOrder: CypriniformesFamily: CyprinidaeGenus: CyprinusSpecies: Cyprinus rubrofuscusCurator: Maegan M. Prado, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0028
Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) were aqua-cultured as a food fish in China during the fourth (Jin Dynasty) and 5th century with different color varieties noted and were first bred for their color variants in the town of Ojiya, Japan during the 1820s.  Until 1914 when Niigata koi were shown at an exposition in Tokyo, Japan, nobody was aware that color variations even existed. Koi are a domesticated ornamental carp taxa that vary widely in coloration with combinations of bright gold, orange, silver, white, and black colors patterns (Kottelat and Freyhof 2007). Koi are characterized by their deep body, two barbels on each side of their upper jaw, and serrated dorsal spine (Nelson 1984). 

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus (Weber)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ActinopterygiiOrder: SiluriformesFamily: LoriicaridaeGenus: PterygoplichthysSpecies: Pterygoplichthys disjunctivusCurator: Maegan M. Prado, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0029
According to a 2014 research article by Jumawan and Herrera, the histological and ultrastructural features of the testis of the invasive suckermouth sailfin catfish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus rapidly proliferating in Marikina River, Philippines were characterized during the fish's 2010-2011 reproductive season. This species is reported as introduced in Taiwan, Java, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and the Asi River in Turkey. “The dorsal pattern consists of light spots that become chevrons posteriorly. The abdominal pattern has dark and light vermiculations of equal width. They are often found in soft waters but can adapt very quickly to hard waters. Pterygoplichthys spp. are also highly tolerant to poor water quality and are commonly found in polluted waters.

Dipodomys heermanni (LeConte)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: RodentiaFamily: HeteromyidaeGenus: DipodomysSpecies: Dipodomys heermanniCurator: Jason Romeo E. Reyes, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0031
Commonly known as Heermann’s kangaroo rat. It originates from the United States and  has some value as a pet which helped in its spread. Its body can reach up to 313 mm in length, with its tail averaging 180 mm in length. It has a long, tufted tail, long hind legs, short forefeet, dorsal color varying from tawny brown to buff, and a white stripe running along the upper thigh. It can be used in research projects and is valuable as a laboratory species.

Phylum: Mollusca

Achatina fulica (Ferussac)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: MolluscaClass: GastropodaOrder: StylommatophoraFamily: AchatinidaeGenus: AchatinaSpecies: Achatina fulicaCurator: Vivien Faye N. Herrera, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0010
A. fulica is one of the largest terrestrial gastropods. It is distinctive in appearance and is readily identified by its large size and relatively long, narrow, conical shell. Reaching a length of up to 20 cm, the shell is more commonly in the size range of 5-10 cm. The colour can be variable but is most commonly light brown, with alternating brown and cream bands on young snails and the upper whorls of larger specimens. Has been widely introduced to Asia, to Pacific and Indian Oceans islands, and to the West Indies. Consumes 500 different types of plants. It is classified as one of the 100 most invasive animals on the planet.

Mimachlamys sanguinea (Linnaeus)

Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: MolluscaClass: BivalvaOrder: PectinidaFamily: PectinidaeGenus: MimachlamysSpecies: Mimachlamys sanguineaCurator: Jason Romeo E. Reyes, (2021)Collection Code: BSEDSCAP - 0032

Commonly known as Noble scallop. It originates from countries around the Indian Ocean, such as Madagascar and New Zealand. Its shell can reach up to 8 cm in length, the outside of its shell comes in a variety of colors such as purple, brown, or orange. The species is edible and therefore has economic importance.

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