2. PHYLUM NAME

3. PHYLUM CHARACTERISTICS No backbone, blob like shape, lungs, circulatory system, small brains, suction cups on the bottom of the body, limited speech, herbivores, etc…

4. VARIOUS SPECIES OF PHYLUM BLOBODA Pinkus Fuzzius Diocularus (Fuzzy Blob) Pink fur, 2 eyes, one green tooth, etc…

5. Blackus Monocularus (Black Eyed Blob) Red smooth skin, one black eye in the center of the face, no mouth, etc…

6. Pinkus Diantennius (Smiley Blob) Hot pink skin, 2 antennae, stripes connecting the eyes, etc…

7. Pinkmonocularus Diantennius (Pink Eye Blob) Smooth baby pink skin, 2 antennae, dark pink spots, one pink eye, etc…

8. Purpulus Monocularus (Goofy Blob) Purple skin, one big blue eye, one tooth, goofy smile, light purple spots, etc…

9. DICHOTOMOUS KEY 1.This blob has a black eye……………step 2 2.This blob has fur…………….step 3 3.This blob is hot pink………..step 4 4.This blob has a green tooth……step 5 5.This blob is purple……..Goofy Blob

10. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOR NEW ORGANISMS ADDRESS MIDDLE OF NOWHERE USA MADE UP TOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA 20745 PHONE NUMBER 340-247-3404 NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOR NEW ORGANISMS ADDRESS MIDDLE OF NOWHERE USA MADE UP TOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA 20745 PHONE NUMBER 340-247-3404

11. A NEW PHYLUM HAS BEEN DISCOVERED APRIL 28, 2016 On April 27th, Dr. Barnett discovered a new animal phylum in the Middle of Nowhere, USA. The phylum is called Bloboda and consists of five new species of animals that have never been seen before. Animals in this new phylum have blob-like shapes, are invertebrates, eat only plants, move slowly on suction cups, have small brains, and cheerful dispositions. If you are fortunate enough to encounter one of these creatures in the wild, don’t make any sudden moves because they are easily frightened. Even though they are harmless, they will release a toxic gas that smells like fruit salad that will knock out anyone within a five foot radius for a solid hour. Therefore, watch them from a distance and avoid the gas. On April 27th, Dr. Barnett discovered a new animal phylum in the Middle of Nowhere, USA. The phylum is called Bloboda and consists of five new species of animals that have never been seen before. Animals in this new phylum have blob-like shapes, are invertebrates, eat only plants, move slowly on suction cups, have small brains, and cheerful dispositions. If you are fortunate enough to encounter one of these creatures in the wild, don’t make any sudden moves because they are easily frightened. Even though they are harmless, they will release a toxic gas that smells like fruit salad that will knock out anyone within a five foot radius for a solid hour. Therefore, watch them from a distance and avoid the gas.

12. KEY POINTS A typed report must be submitted. The report must have a decorated cover sheet which includes your name, date, and mod. The report must include the following sections: general characteristics of the phylum, 5 organisms, drawings of each organism, a dichotomous key, and a press release. Each organism must have a scientific name and a common name.