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Big Idea: Complex roles and relationships contribute to diversity of ecosystems.

Goldfish

Fish: Freshwater

Picture Collections

4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds

Clown Fish

Fish: Saltwater

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14 images of some fish such as lion fish, grouper and sharks that live in saltwater environments like oceans, saltwater lakes and aquariums

Water Lily

Flowers: Cup Shape

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8 images of some flowerheads such as roses and water lilies whose outer petals are longer than the petals in the centre of the flower

Iris

Flowers: Irregular Shape

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3 images of some asymmetrical flowerheads such as an iris and an Orchis Sima or Monkey Orchid

Sunflower

Flowers: Radial Shape

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7 images of some symmetrical flowerheads such as asters and sunflowers whose petals radiate from the centre of the flower

Petunias

Flowers: Trumpet Shape

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5 images of some flowerheads such as petunias and lilies that start as a narrow base and widen to an open shape

Grey Herons Building Nest

Birds: Nest Construction

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images of some birds in the process of building their nests

Nest With Eggs

Birds: Nests

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10 images of some birds' nests showing various designs, structures and materials used for building them

Eagle

Birds: Raptors (Birds of Prey)

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5 images of predatory birds that hunt and feed on other animals such as eagles, the Great Horned Owl and vultures

Blue Jay

Birds: Songbirds

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10 images of some birds such as finches, chickadees and cardinals that produce sounds and calls in a musical way

White Swan

Birds: Aquatic

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12 images of some birds such as seagulls, puffins, ducks and Canada Geese that live on or around freshwater or saltwater habitats

African Penguins

Birds: Flightless

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4 images of some birds such as emus and penguins that have less developed or small wings and have evolved over time not to be able to fly

Rooster

Birds: Landfowl

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4 images of some birds that are heavy-bodied and ground feeders such as turkeys, pheasants and peacocks

Green tree frog

Amphibians

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12 images of some cold-blooded animals such as frogs and newts classified as amphibians that can live in the water or on land

Chameleon blending in its surroundings

Animals: Adaptation

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11 images of some animals such as lizards and Arctic Hares whose appearance has adapted to provide protection in their environments