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This particular oak tree stood out about 40 feet and had a pretty large width as its branches extended for a large space I’d say about 60 feet from the actual base it has brown bark leading up to branches that as of right now don’t have a large number of leaves the leaves that it does have are both green and an orangeish color. This tree also has southern Moss growing on it

This lizard was found in the backyard. The backyard is has a good amount of trees and bushes, perfect for animals to hide and use. It is a brown color lizard, about 5 inches as a rough estimate. The weather outside was warm and sunny. Lizards, which are cold blooded (ectotherms), rely on sunlight to obtain body heat. A key characteristic of lizards is their long tail which they can shed and regrow to avoid predators (CK-12, n.d). Key characteristics of reptiles include laying eggs on land, and have scaly skin that does not allow respiration underwater (LibreTexts, 2019).

10.12 Lizards and Snakes. (n.d). CK-12. Retrieved April 2, 2020, from https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts-for-middle-school/section/10.12/

Characteristics of Reptiles (2019, November 19). Bio.LibreTexts. Retrieved April 2, 2020, from https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Book%3A_General_Biology_(Boundless)/29%3A_Vertebrates/29.4%3A_Reptiles/29.4B%3A_Characteristics_of_Reptiles

This organism was found next to a group of similar organisms on a sidewalk. This habitat is mainly forest area before it was converted to housing. The organism is black all around and has a single orange stripe running from it’s cephalothorax to it’s anus. It is shaped like a stick as it has cephalization in it’s anterior end. This organism is a bilaterian and is approximately 3-4 inches long and 1 inch wide. It appears to have six walking legs. http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/lubber.htm