I'm seeking help finding out the name of this particular organism. I need to know the name of this in scientific and/or generic. Here's the link: http://img246.imageshack.us/my.php?image=organism208ve2.jpg
2007-03-08 16:39:31 · 3 answers · asked by freed hat 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
that's a peripatus, also commonly known as 'velvet worms'. There are many species and they live around the Southern Hemisphere in moist habitats (temperate and tropical rain forests). They look sort of like velvety caterpillar with lots of stumpy legs. The strings shooting out the front are sticky threads used for snaring prey. Peripatus are AWESOME!!! There are lots over here in New Zealand.
2007-03-08 17:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by Billy Fish 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a caterpillar on a branch ejecting liquids. The liquid can be its excreta or for defence.
2007-03-08 17:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by Tiger Tracks 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is a peripatus. It also maybe a cockroach.
2007-03-08 23:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by Shreyan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋