Biodiful

Kingdom : #Animalia Phylum: #Chordata Class #Actinopterygii Order #Syngnathiformes Familly #Syngnathidae Genus #Phyllopteryx @IUCNRedList status : Least Concern @Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_se… Credit photo : Brian Mayes @ScubaSquirrel

If you're lucky enough to see a weedy seadragon in the wild, be sure to approach it gently and respectfully. Never touch or disturb them, and avoid using flash photography or bright lights, as this can startle and disorientate them. #RespectWildlife #LeaveNoTrace 4/5

Meet Phyllopteryx taeniolatus, the weedy seadragon, a fascinating fish found along the South coasts of Australia. Unlike its close relative, the seahorse, it has leaf-like protrusions on its body that provide excellent camouflage among seaweeds. #Biodiful #SeaDragon 1/5

Kingdom : #Animalia Phylum: #Arthropoda Class #Collembola Order #Symphypleona Familly: #Dicyrtomidae @IUCNRedList status : Not Evaluated @Wikipedia Need to be created Credit photo : Karol B. @N07/13674015014/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">flickr.com/photos/9945297… 5/5

Despite their small size, #collembola are an essential component of ecosystem. They help to decompose organic matter, improve soil structure, and provide food for other creatures. They represent with #mites 95% of the total biomass of soil #arthropod worldwide !!! 4/5

Meet Dicyrtomina ornata, a tiny #arthropod that belongs to the #collembola family, commonly known as springtails. These creatures are found all over the world and play an essential role in the ecosystem. 1/5

Kingdom : #Fungi Phylum: #Basidiomycota Class #Agaricomycetes Order #Agaricales Famille #Mycenaceae Genus #Mycena @IUCNRedList status : Not Evaluated @Wikipedia Need to be created Credit photo : Rachel Harper 5/5

#Saprotrophic mushrooms are nature's recyclers, breaking down dead organic matter to release nutrients back into the ecosystem. They are vital for maintaining a healthy balance in the ecosystem. #recyclers #nutrientcycle #environment 4/5

Meet Mycena cyanocephala one among the many #mushroom within the Mycena #fungi genus. They are small #saprotrophic mushrooms rarely more than a few centimeters in width. They are characterized by a small blue cap, and a thin fragile stem. #Biodiful 1/5

Kingdom : #Animalia Phylum: #Chordata Class #Amphibia Order #Anura @IUCNRedList status : Least Concern @Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Su… Credit photo : @Frank_Canon_ 4/4

Unfortunately, like many #amphibian species, the Pipa pipa is facing threats from #habitatloss, as well as #pollution and #climatechange. It is classified as Least Concern by the @IUCNRedList but it is affected by the #deforestation of the #Amazon rainforest. 3/4

Meet Pipa pipa (the Surinam toad) a fascinating #frog from South America. Unlike most frogs, the Pipa pipa doesn't have a tadpole stage. Instead, the female lays her eggs on her back, where they develop and hatch as fully-formed froglets ! #Biodiful 1/4

Kingdom : #Animalia Phylum: #Arthropoda Class #Insecta Order #Diptera @IUCNRedList status : Least Concern @Wikipedia Need to be created !! Credit photo : AfroBrazilian CC BY-SA 4.0 4/4

They are a food source for birds and bats. They also contributes to the pollination of flowers. Their larvae feed on organic matter, which contributes to the nutrient cycling. The bird nuthatch, only feed on Haematopota pluvialis during their breeding season. 3/4

Meet Haematopota pluvialis, aka the "Rain Fly", a widespread biting horsefly in the Northern Hemisphere; they can be a nuisance to humans but they also play an important role in the health and vitality of wet lands ecosystems. 1/4