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Shape of Life provides free science resources for both students and teachers about the evolution of the animal kingdom. We offer short videos, lesson plans, features and news of animals on planet earth.
Phyla
The animal kingdom is one of six kingdoms of life on earth. Discover the greatest story ever told - the story of the animal kingdom and the eight major phyla that make up 99 percent of animals.
Features
Creature
Solmissus, the Dinner Plate Jelly
Unlike other jellies that trail their tentacles to capture prey as it passes by, Solmissus is an active hunter, swimming with its tentacles held out in front. This way it can sneak up on its prey.
Solmissus, the Dinner Plate Jelly
Unlike other jellies that trail their tentacles to capture prey as it passes by, Solmissus is an active hunter, swimming with its tentacles held out in front. This way it can sneak up on its prey.
Did You Know?
Jelly Falls Transport Carbon
Jellies sink fast and are responsible for contributing a lot of organic carbon for deep ocean ecosystems.
Jelly Falls Transport Carbon
Jellies sink fast and are responsible for contributing a lot of organic carbon for deep ocean ecosystems.
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Teacher
Fred Berg, Science & Coach, Prairie West Middle School, MN
“What I find rewarding in teaching science is seeing my student’s viewing life through microscopes, dissections, and through our explorations of endangered species.”
Fred Berg, Science & Coach, Prairie West Middle School, MN
“What I find rewarding in teaching science is seeing my student’s viewing life through microscopes, dissections, and through our explorations of endangered species.”
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Scientist
Steve Haddock, Senior Scientist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
The light Steve sheds on bioluminescence of the deep sea is impressive.
Steve Haddock, Senior Scientist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
The light Steve sheds on bioluminescence of the deep sea is impressive.
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Blog
Deep Sea Jelly Blog
With new tools for exploration, scientists are discovering a wide diversity of animals in this seemingly inhospitable realm.
Deep Sea Jelly Blog
With new tools for exploration, scientists are discovering a wide diversity of animals in this seemingly inhospitable realm.
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