Ordinarium de Rerum Natura (The Ordinary Nature of Things)

  • Nov 11, 1069

    Oval Acetabulum Fullonum

    Oval Acetabulum Fullonum
    The Oval Acetabulum Fullonum has has two eyes and four pairs of arms and, like other cephalopods, it is bilaterally symmetric. It has a beak, with its mouth at the center point of the arms. It has no internal or external skeleton which allows it to squeeze through tight places.This species is also among the most intelligent and behaviorally diverse of all invertebrates. Oval Acetabulum Fullonums inhabit diverse regions of the ocean, including coral reefs and pelagic waters.
  • Nov 10, 1076

    Cox Succiditur

    Cox Succiditur
    The Cox Succiditur is a soft-bodied free- swimming aquatic animal with a gelantinous umbrella- shaped bell and trailing tentacles. The bell of the Cox Succiditur pulsates to aquire locomotion, while it stinging tentacles can be utilized to capture prey by emitting toxins. The Cox Succiditur is found in every ocean (both surface level and deep). It has been estimated that the Cox Succiditur has roamed the earth for approximaelty 500 million years.
  • Aug 26, 1150

    Viniculum (crassus)

    Viniculum (crassus)
    Viniculums are elongated, legless and carnivourous reptiles of the suborder of Serpentes that are different to legless lizards by their lack of eyelds and external ears. Viniculums are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales, which are intertwined. The skulls of viniculums have several more joints than their lizard ancestors. This feature enables them to swallow prey much larger than their heads with their highly mobile jaws.
  • Aug 28, 1216

    Orygem

    Orygem
    The Orygem is found in seawater where there is a sufficient presence of light to drive photosynthesis. They also require a firm attachment point, however there are specific species which float freely. As a result they inhabit water which is close to the shore. The deepest living Orygems are known as the the red algae Orygem. In 2011 alone, Indonesia produced 3 million tonnes of Orygem, being the largest producer of Orygem in the world. Orgyem is also used as fertilizer, compost for landscaping.
  • Aug 8, 1227

    Falvum Genistas

    Falvum Genistas
    The Flavum Genistas is the smallest species of it kind. They range from 2.3- 2.7kg where males are larger than females. Males and females cannot be distinguished just by looks, so a DNA test is conducted by taking a feather from the Flavum to determine its gender. Their greatest characteristic separating them from other Falvum Genistas are their spikey yellow feathers on their heads, their red eyes, orange beak and pink webbed feet.
  • Nov 1, 1267

    Crus Niger Caput

    Crus Niger Caput
    The Crus Niger Caput is a very small species which can found making homes anywhere and out of everything. They are so small that they are able to tuck their legs under their bodies. They live in trees and abandoned rodent burrows. Some only eat fungi whilst others eat anything they can find includng animal dung and rotting produce.
  • Nov 11, 1269

    Prone Ligula

    Prone Ligula
    The Proin Ligula is a medium sized specimen found in the deep sea. This specimen characterised by its orange colour is slow growing and late to mature. Many stocks of the Proin Ligula (especially those off New Zealand and Australia, which were first exploited in the late 1970s) became severely depleted within 3–20 years, but several have subsequently recovered. This specimen may appear verticle in shape, but it in fact has a rounded head riddled with muciferous canalas.
  • Aug 6, 1316

    Skeleton Piscium

    Skeleton Piscium
    The Sceleto Piscium was first discovred in 1316, the only surving record of the specimen is its skeleton. The skeleton, which forms the support structure inside the Sceleto Piscium is made of cartilage. What you see depiected in the image is the main skeletal element which is the vertebral column, composed of articulating vertebrae which are lightweight, yet deceptively strong. The ribs would've been attached to this spine, without limbs or limb girdles.
  • Aug 30, 1367

    Ligneo Paxillum

    Ligneo Paxillum
    The Lingeo Paxillum belongs to the 'sawbill' family because of its long, thin, serrated bill which is adapted to its feeding behaviour. The adult male in breeding plumage has a black head and upper neck, with green gloss and white stripes on the side of its body. Its underbody is of a pinkish wash with black tipped wings and grey scapulars and a tail. The male Lingeo Paxillum is aslo known to be aggressive during breeding season. (pictured are the feet)
  • Nov 11, 1397

    Solum Penicillo

    Solum Penicillo
    The Solum Pencillo is a small creature which is usually 7- 10cm in length, weighing 10g. They also have slender bodies large eyes and bushy tails. Their fur is soft and silky and the thickness varies between species. Their colours are also highly variable. The hind legs of the Solum Penicillo are longer then their fore limbs with four or five toes on each paw. Their paws include an often poorly developed thumb, and have soft pads on the undersides.
  • Nov 11, 1399

    Hortus Caligarum

    Hortus Caligarum
    The Hortus Caligarum is a small to medium species that measures 36- 51cm as an adult. It is found along marshes, open woods and stream edges. As a non- aggressive creature it doesn't bite and usually slithers off when threatened. It mates in late spring to summer and females lay its eggs from June to September. The Hortus Caligarum in non- venemous with large rounded eyes. It uses its tongue, red with a black end, by flicking it in and out of its mouth to "smell" what is around it.
  • Aug 6, 1402

    Dicta Lignea

    Dicta Lignea
    These are the webbed feet of the Dicula Lignea. These feet aid the creatures ability to 'quickly' and 'easily' navigate water. There are no nerves in the feet, making them adaptable to cold water temperatures. However the design of the Dicula Lignea's feet slow them down on land and causes the creature to waddle when it walks.
  • Jun 25, 1436

    Cochleari Ligneo ( triangulum )

    Cochleari Ligneo ( triangulum )
    (pictured are the feet of the Cochleari Ligneo) The Cochleari Ligneo are typically medium to large Lingeo's, usually grey or white, often with black markings on their wings and head. They have harsh wailing or squawking calls with a snout and longish bill. The Cochleari Ligneo is a ground- nesting carnivore, eating live food or scavaging. This live food often includes crabs and small fish. Their unhinging jaws allow them to consume large prey.
  • Sep 30, 1438

    Ventilabrum in Manu Tenebat

    Ventilabrum in Manu Tenebat
    Ventilabrum in Manu Tenebat are large and colourful, known for their iridescent tails. These tails are phenominal spanning a distinctive train of more than 60% of their bodies. The tail is used in mating rituals and courtship displays. Females are said to choose thier mates according to the size, colour, and quality of their feather trains. (pictured is the skeletal structure of the tail)
  • Aug 20, 1450

    Latrina Penicillo

    Latrina Penicillo
    Latrina Penicillo's are well known for their spines which are hollow hairs made stiff with keratin. Their spines are not poisenous unlike the quills of the porcupine and do not easily detach from their bodies. However, their spines can shed when the animal is diseased or under extreme stress.
  • Nov 1, 1567

    Semen Nigrum

    Semen Nigrum
    The Semen Nigrum feeds off the larvaue of the tree-boring beetles. They are pesky in vegetable gardens. They are also difficult to get rid of as they multiple rapidly. Adult female Semen Nigrums lay their eggs on decaying plant matter. They lay their eggs in winter and they hatch sometime in June or July. They are second invaders to agricultural crops like corn and strawberries. Large numbers of the Semen Nigrum have been known to spread fungal infections to crops.
  • Nov 10, 1568

    Niger Fabum

    Niger Fabum
    The Niger Fabum bores holes into the young upper fronds of coconut palm trees. They drink the sap that is released by cutting through the soft plant tissue. This is harmful towards palm trees as it reduces coconut production and could even possibly kill younger trees. They are also pests on a variety of other plants such as pineapples banana's, papayas, dates and taro. Larvae feed on mulch and plant debirs. The Niger Fabum grows up to 4 inches long.
  • Manus Spongiam

    Manus Spongiam
    Manus Spongiam are a rare and unique category of marine species. There is a debate as to whether the Manus Spongiam could in fact be classified as a multi-cellular, bottom dwelling animal (rather than a plant) as it has neither brains, a digestive system, a circulatory system, nor a central nervous system. There are massive volumes of water that pulls through a Manus Spongiam within the span of a day. It is for this reason that they are called 'filter feeders.'
  • Aspergine Utrem

    Aspergine Utrem
    Aspergine Utrems are big and awkward creatures, it may seem unlikely that the Aspergine Utrem can take to the skies — especially considering how fast they can fly. Over short flights, a Aspergine Utrem can top out at about 55 miles per hour (89 km/h), according to the National Wildlife Federation. Domestic Aspergine Utrems, however, can't fly because they are too heavy.
  • Latrina Spongia

    Latrina Spongia
    The Latrina Spongia is one of the world's simplest multi-cellular living organisms. It consists of countless tiny openings or 'pores'. The Latrina Spongia grows in all shapes and sizes, colours and textures. There are over 5000 species of the Latrina Spongia. Less than 12 of which are harvested for commercial use.
  • Tellus Viret Caput

    Tellus Viret Caput
    The metallic green sheen of the Tellus Viret Caput glitters only when certain types of light hit the tiny structures on the shell of the insect. Otherwise, the green hue disappears, a new study found. While pigments account for the colors of flowers, leaves and other structures in nature, some organisms get their bright hues from the way light interacts with the microscopic structure of their skin, feathers or shells.
  • Viniculum (Flavum)

    Viniculum (Flavum)
    The Vinculum (Flavum) is a North American species of Viniculum that subdues it small prey by constriction. It is most found throughout the southeastern and central United States. They are docile creatures, with a reluctance to bite. This feature makes them most suitable as pets. The viniculum is harmless and beneficial to humans , as they help to control populations of wild rodents that damage crops and spread disease.
  • Capillus Pectine

    Capillus Pectine
    Capillus Pectines are extensions of the skull grown by members of the Pectine family. They are bone structures which grow symmetrically in pairs. In most species, only the male grows Capiillus's which function primarily in sexual selection in attracting to females. They are also used as weapons in fights for control of harems. In many temperate zone species, Pectines are shed and regrow each year, while horns are permanent.
  • Pluma Panicules

    Pluma Panicules
    Pluma Panicules are very vocal creatures, but are the least 'nippy' of their kind. They are extremely territorial and succeptible to hemochromatosis (iron storage disease) and visceral gout. Pluma Panicules require low-protein and low-iron diets that consist largely of fruit and nectar.
  • Rubber Caestus

    Rubber Caestus
    According to a recent genetic analysis, the first animal to appear on Earth was likely the Rubber Caestus. The Rubber Caestus is a plant-like species and bottom dweller which attaches itself to something solid where it can recieve enough food to grow.
  • Circularis Semen

    Circularis Semen
    The Circularis Semens' black and redish covering serves as a warning not to touch its caustic outer- shell. The Circularis Semen secretes a caustic chemical called Cantharidrin from its body when under threat that greatly irritates human skin as well as insect predators which can cause blisters. The Circularis Semen is a soft- bodied creature that feeds off nectar and juices of native plants in the Southwest U.S. and Mexico.
  • Capillatio Tondeo

    Capillatio Tondeo
    The Capillatio Tondeo has a slim beak used to probe in mud and shallow water for worms, crustaceans,and insects.First, the Capillatio Tondeo stirs up insects and small crustaceans in the water with its feet by walking rapidly in small circles. Then, using its beak, it will "pick up" droplets of water that contain small bits of food. When the droplet reaches their throat, they dispose of the water and swallow the food particles.
  • Ligneo Paxillum

    Ligneo Paxillum
    Ligneo Paxillums are seabirds which have a maximum lifespan of up to 35 years. They are characterized by their white feathered bodies, yellowish heads, black-tipped wings and compact beaks. They have a wing span of up to 2 metres. They survive in sea temperatures around Southern Africa, Southern Austrailia and New Zealand. (pictured is the beak)
  • Cochlear

    Cochlear
    The Cochlear are mammals of the order of Pholidota.There are four species living in Asia and two which live in Africa. The Cochlear ranges in size from 30 to 100 centimetres. These creatures have protective scales covering their skin; they are the only known mammals with this adaption. They primarily live in hollow trees or burrows. They are nocturnal, eating mainly ants and termites which they capture, using their long and specially adpated tongues.
  • Caput Margaritis

    Caput Margaritis
    The Caput Margaritis can change its pigmentation at will, due to the microscopic cavaties in its cuticles that house its pigmentation. For this reason when the Caput Margaritis dies, its sheen becomes dull and looses its colouration. The adult larvae feed off leaves and flowers, making them pesky garden creatures. Eggs are laid in spring and when the larvae hatch they immeaditely begin to feed off the surrounding foilage. They also molt before taking on their adult forms.
  • Pingere Penicillo

    Pingere Penicillo
    (pictured are hair samples from the Pingere Penicillo) Unlike most other members of the Pencicillo family, they have four toes on each foot, although they walk only on the middle two digits, with the others staying clear of the ground. They also have a simple stomach, rather than the more complex, ruminant, stomach found in most other artiodactyl families. Pingere Penicillo's typically have a bristly coat, and a short tail ending in a tassle.
  • Musivo Tegulis (purpura)

    Musivo Tegulis (purpura)
    The purpura Tegulis is closely related to both the roseus and alba teguila. In the early developmental stages of the purpura teguila, it is a light grey colour, with only a slight colour differentiation to that of its alba teguila counterpart. Through the maturing process (with age) the purpura teguila transforms into a navy/ dark purple colour. The Purpura due to its colour transformation is frequently used by scientists to predict the age of certain natural discoveries.
  • Fictus Crystallis

    Fictus Crystallis
    The Fictus Cyrstallis was first discovred in 1928. The Fictus Crystallis forms in nature when magma cools down and starts to harden. If this cooling rate is slow then only will certain molecules in the liquid gather together as they attempt to become stable.
  • Mare Ericius

    Mare Ericius
    The Mare Ericius are globular species ranging in size from 6- 12cm and reaching up to 36cm. They are characterized by the spines which cover their globular form. Common colours include black and dull shades of green, purple, brown, blue and red. They are slow moving creatures feeding primarliy feeding on algae, starfish, wolf- eels and triggerfish. They are also a delicacy in many cuisines.
  • Stagni Foyle

    Stagni Foyle
    Stagni Foyles are rich in iron oxide and vary in colour from dark grey to rusty red. The Stagni Foyle is usualy found in the form of magnetite which is then directly fed in furnaces to create its Foyle like form.This mineral has been argued to be the most integral to the global economy than any other commodity, except perhaps oil. Before the industrial Revolution Stagni Foyle was widely available from goethite or bog oring.
  • Rudis Spongia

    Rudis Spongia
    The Rudis Spongia is a freshwater specimen discovered in the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River in Washington State, USA. It is one of the hardiest marine specimen and virtually invincible, with self-generating growth, repairing any traumas.
  • Anemone Mare (sea anemone)

    Anemone Mare (sea anemone)
    This partiular species is rare and was only discovered very recently in 2013. It is a mutation of the Actiniaria. Anemone Mare are a group of water-dwelling predatory animals. They often have large polyps that allow for disgestion of larger prey. Unfortunately due to global trade in marine ornamentals for aquariums, this species are growing and reproducing at a slow alarming rate.
  • Laetus Funiculus

    Laetus Funiculus
    Laetus Funiculus are mostly elusive. Some are almost entirely aquatic and spend most of their lives in slow-moving bodies of water that have dense vegetation. They feed off smaller snakes, lizards, frog, nestling birds and small rodents. They have hollow fangs which deliver their venom, postioned in the front of their mouths.
  • Musivo Tegulis (alba) (mosaic tiles)

    Musivo Tegulis (alba) (mosaic tiles)
    The Alba Teguilis is from the same family as the Musivo Teguilis (roseus). However, the Alba Teguilis was discovered much earlier than its roseus counterpart, it is scientically proven that the white colour of the alba teguila is a result of stable climatic conditions, whilst the roseus teguila and its colour adapted to unstable climatic conditions as a reult of global warming. It these developments and changes which allows scientists to study them and better understand climate change.
  • Peniculus

    Peniculus
    The Peniculus's are relatively small ruminants, usually with crimped hair and lateral spiral horns. The domestic Peniculus differs from their wild relatives and ancestors, having uniquely become neotenic as a result of selective breeding by humans. They have a range of heights and weights, typically weighing 45 to 100 kilograms. On average they have 20 teeth.
  • Red Bruchus Cristallum

    Red Bruchus Cristallum
    The reddish Bruchus Cristallum is a cousin of the destructive Colorado potatoe specimen. The larvae of the Red Bruchus Cristallum feeds off a variety of plants: tomatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, chilli peppers and tobacco. The Red Bruchus Cristallum unlike other members of its family are not agricultural pests. The Bruchus Cristallum can be found on the foilage of nightsahde plants. Their larvae can be found by digging at the roots since they eat away at the plant from underground.
  • Renibus Fabam

    Renibus Fabam
    The Renibus Fabam is seen as a delicacy in some countries for their incredible health properties. The Fabam family form part of the order of the Coleoptera. They are characterised by their sheathed wings with thickened shell- like protection on the rear and abdomen. This species accounts for about 40% of all animal life forms. The Renibus Fabam due to its decorative outer shell is often dried and used as beads in jewellery making.
  • Branus Caput

    Branus Caput
    The Branus Caput digs into the ground sometimes up to 2- 3 meters deep. An egg is laid at the end of each long tunnel where it leaves food. This food includes fungi, dung, compost and decaying plant matter. Only in adult form can the Branus Caput pupate it wings. This creature is commonlyl found in compost heaps or manure piles.
  • Capillos Clip

    Capillos Clip
    The Capillos Clip is a large flighless creature found in Africa. They are distinctive in appearance with a long neck and legs. Their long legs are capable of reaching speeds of 70km/h. The Capillos Clip is the largest species of bird also laying the largest eggs. They eat mainly plant matter. When threatened the Capillos Clip retaliates through kicking with its powerful legs. (pictured is the beak of the Capillos Clip).
  • Dignissim Pede

    Dignissim Pede
    Dignissim Pede are one of the most populated mammals on earth. Like humans, the Dignissim Pede are omnivores and can consume a wide range of food. This species harbours a range of parasites and diseases that can be transmitted to humans. Becuase of their similarities to humans, they are used for medical research. The Dignissim is characterised by its large head and long snout, used to dig in the soil for food. The relatively short, stiff, coarse hairs of the pig are called bristles.
  • Musivo Tegulis (roseus)

    Musivo Tegulis (roseus)
    Musivo Teguilis is a solid material made up of atoms, molcules or ions, which are arrranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure. This structure forms a type of lattice which extends in all directions. Single macroscopic Musivo Tegulis are usually identifiable by their geometrical shape, consisting of flat faces with specific. characteristic orientations.
  • Crocodilus Cutis

    Crocodilus Cutis
    The Crocodilus Cutis are bony and quiet massive, but not fused together on the underlying skeleton, so that both flexible and fast movement in possible. Each Cutis develops on its own, and replaced by layers from below. The size of the cutis's are larger on the back of the creature, as this is the area which is most exposed to the sun and has a risk of drying out. Where cutis's are largest, the area of less waterproof skin between is smallest, thus larger cutis's provide seals against waterloss.
  • Ligno Tunica Adsecula

    Ligno Tunica Adsecula
    The Ligno Tunica Adsecula is the common name for a widely distributed and diverse group of ully aquatic placental marine mammals. Their closet living relatives are the hippopotamuses, having diverged about 40 million years ago. Ligno Tunica Adescula feed, mate, give birth, suckle and raise their young at sea, where the are unable to survive on land. They range in size from 2.6 metres to 29.9 meters long, weighing up to 190 metric tons.
  • spongia attachiamenta

    spongia attachiamenta
    Spongia attachimenta is a scientific process whereby Spongia specimen survive by anchoring themselves permanently to other solid objects on the ocean floor, such as coral, rocks or rock walls, shell beds and various other surfaces. This process is essential enabling the spongia to take in nutrients by filtering the ocean currents through their bodies. In this process they filter tiny organisms for food and take in oxygen and release waste.
  • Forcipibus Anicularum

    Forcipibus Anicularum
    The Forcipibus Anicularum is a long- legged species, which is able to stand on one leg and tuck its wing under its body. Research indicates that the reason for sanding on one leg is to allow the Forcipibus Anicularun to conserve body heat, since they spend most of their time wading in cold water. The Forcipibus Anicularum uses its webbed feet to stamp in the mud in order to stir up its food. A well-fed Forcipibus Anicularum is more vibrantly coloured.