Classification
Domain-
Eukarya
Kingdom-
Animalia
Phylum-
Chordata
Class-
Reptilia
Order-
Squamata
Family-
Elapidae
Genus-
Pseudonaja
Species-
Pseudonoja textilis
Eukarya: This means the
organism’s cells have membrane bound organelles such as
a nucleus and mitochondria.
Animalia: This is distinguished
by the lack of a cell wall, and organisms are
heterotrophic which means they consume other organisms
to get energy.
Chordata: Members of the phylum
Chordata are distigushed by a dorsal nerve cord,
pharyngeal gill slits, and are deuterostomes.
Reptilia: The members of this
class are all cold-blooded and have amniotic eggs. These
organisms also have scales (lizards and snakes) or
scutes (turtles and
alligators, etc.) that are high in
keratin to protect the organism and also prevent water
from exiting the body as easily.
Squamata: The members of this order include snakes and lizards. The meaning of squamata is scaled reptiles.
Elapidae: This class includes all
poisonous snakes both tropical and sub-tropical. These
snakes all have 2 fangs in which venom is injected in to
the victim.
Pseudonaja:
This family is native to Australia and includes many
other venomous brown snakes. Pseudonaja
literally means "Fake Cobra".
Pseudonoja textilis: Eastern Brown Snake, it gets
its name because the snake inhabits the eastern part of
Australia and the snake is most commonly brown in color.
The meaning of textilis is "woven" so in tern
Pseudonaja textilis means "Fake Cobra Woven".
