Name _____________________________ Science Research Class, Academy of Mount St Ursula
Corn Snake Ecology
| Instructions: Print this page and answer the following questions about Corn Snakes. Use resources in the school Library, on the library web page, and the links at the end of this sheet. | |
| TAXONOMY | |
| 1. Complete the taxonomy for the
Corn Snake: Kingdom: __________________ Phylum: __________________ Subphylum __________________ |
Class
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2. Indicate the anatomy that accomplishes each of the following You may choose to complete this question in essay format, or complete the table below.
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| 3. Describe the general ecology of this species. Include food sources, habitat, range, and any comments. | |||||||||
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| 4. Are snakes important to ecosystems? If so, what benefits do they offer? (eg: role in the food chain) | |||||||||
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| Links: Wild WNC, Corn Snake Genetics, Smithsonian National Zoo, University of Georgia: Food Chains | |||||||||
| Endangered in New Jersey, Georgia Wildlife Web |