Notiophilus aquaticus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Carabidae |
Genus: | Notiophilus |
Species: | N. aquaticus |
Binomial name | |
Notiophilus aquaticus | |
Notiophilus aquaticus, the black-legged springtail-stalker, is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Thermus aquaticus is a species of bacteria that can tolerate high temperatures, one of several thermophilic bacteria that belong to the Deinococcota phylum. It is the source of the heat-resistant enzyme Taq DNA polymerase, one of the most important enzymes in molecular biology because of its use in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) DNA amplification technique.
The swamp rabbit, also called the cane-cutter, is a large cottontail rabbit found in the swamps and wetlands of the southern United States. The species has a strong preference for wet areas, and it will take to the water and swim.
The eastern mole or common mole is a medium-sized North American mole. It is the only species in the genus Scalopus. It is found in forested and open areas with moist sandy soils in northern Mexico, the eastern United States and the southwestern corner of Ontario in Canada.
The water chevrotain, also known as the fanged deer, is a small ruminant found in tropical Africa. This is the only species in the genus Hyemoschus. It is the largest of the 10 species of chevrotains, basal even-toed ungulates which are visually similar to deer, but are barely larger than small dogs.
Asellus aquaticus is a freshwater crustacean resembling a woodlouse. It is known by various common names including pond slater, water louse, aquatic sowbug, water hoglouse and cress bug.
Dolomedes aquaticus is a species of fishing spider that lives and hunts along the gravel banks of unforested New Zealand rivers. It prefer open riverbanks where it typically lives under rocks, usually less than 5 metres away from the river. Its colouring allows it to camouflage against river stones. Normally nocturnal, it will sit and wait for prey after dark, and can survive for short periods under the water.
Notiophilus is a genus of ground beetle native to the Palearctic, the Nearctic, the Near East and North Africa. Most known for their distinctive head shape and size-body ratio the genus is sometimes referred to as the springtail stalkers.
Notiophilus biguttatus is a species of ground beetle native to the Palearctic. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1779. Sometimes referred to as the Common springtail stalker
Notiophilus rufipes is a genus of ground beetle native to the Palearctic and the Near East.
Notiophilus palustris is a species of ground beetle in the genus Notiophilus native to the Palearctic and the Nearctic.
Notiophilus intermedius is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Notiophilus borealis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia and North America.
Notiophilus novemstriatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America, occurring throughout the eastern U.S. states and as far west as Arizona. Approximately 4.5mm long, it is a brassy black color, with a wide head and large eyes.
Notiophilus sierranus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Notiophilus simulator is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Notiophilus aeneus, also known as the brassy big-eyed beetle, is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America. Approximately 5–6 mm long, it is dark colored with a brassy tinge and large eyes. Adults are diurnally active in spring and summer.
Notiophilus semistriatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Notiophilus directus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Notiophilus sylvaticus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae.
Gordius aquaticus is a species of Gordius.