Odd One Out

Discuss:

Which is the odd one out?

Fast Facts

  1. Dragonfly — Its eyes are so large they cover almost its entire head, giving it nearly 360-degree vision.

  2. Green Tree Frog — Its skin absorbs water directly — it never needs to drink.

  3. Mosquito — It finds you by detecting the carbon dioxide you breathe out from up to 50 metres away.

  4. Caddisfly — The silk it uses to glue its case together is stronger, weight for weight, than steel.

Learn:

Become a waterbug expert!

Play: Use these resources from Green Adelaide to help learners identify different macro invertebrates with games like Go Fish and Memory. There are also ID sheets, and teacher information packs available to download.

Go Further: Learn more about how freshwater habitats can be divided up into discrete zones which are used by different creatures.

Go Further:

Waterbug Symmetry Drawing

Symmetry artworks inspired by illustrations from the EPA Critter Catalogue.

More Resources:

A resource form the Environmental Protection Authority on aquatic invertebrates of South Australian waters.

Discover:

South Australian Museum

North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000.

The South Australian Museum has been committed to making Australia’s natural and cultural heritage accessible, engaging and fun for over 165 years.