This is Not a Weasel

PHILIP B. MORTENSON studied the philosophy of science at the University of Minnesota. This Is Not a Weasel is his first book.

Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. NOMENCLATURE AND TAXONOMY. Nomenclature (Scientific; Common). Kingdom; Phylum; Class; Order; Family; Genus; Species. 2. PLANTS. Bulb; Corm; Tuber; Root. Corn; Maize. Evergreen; Deciduous; Broadleaf; Coniferous. Fruit; Vegetable. Grass; Reed; Sedge; Rush. Hardwood; Softwood. Heath; Heather. Mold; Mildew. Moss; Lichen. Mushroom; Toadstool. Muskmelon; Cantaloupe. Onion; Scallion; Shallot; Leek. Pine; Fir; Spruce. Redwood; Sequoia. Sap; Resin; Pitch; Gum. Spine; Thorn; Prickle. Spore; Seed. Sweet Potato; Yam. Tree; Shrub; Bush. 3. TERRESTRIAL INVERTEBRATES. Insect; Spider; Crustacean. Bee; Wasp; Hornet; Ant. Bug; Beetle. Centipede; Millipede. Dragonfly; Damselfly. Grasshopper; Locust; Cricket; Katydid. Mite Chigger; Tick; Louse. Butterfly; Moth; Skipper. Caterpillar; Grub; Larva; Maggot; Nymph. 4. AQUATIC LIFE. Clam; Oyster; Mussel; Scallop; Bivalve; Lampshell. Flounder; Halibut; Turbot; Sole. Herring; Sardine; Pilchard; Anchovy. Lobster; Crayfish; Crawfish; Scampi. Marlin; Swordfish; Sailfish; Spearfish. Minnows; Suckers; Other Small Fish. Sharks; Other Fish. Shrimp; Prawn; Krill. Skate; Ray; Shark. Squid; Octopus; Cuttlefish. 5. AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES. Amphibian; Reptile. Alligator; Crocodile; Caiman. Frog; Toad. Newt; Salamander; Eft. Python; Anaconda; Boa Constrictor. Snake; Lizard; Skink. Turtle; Tortoise; Terrapin. 6. BIRDS. Blackbird; Grackle; Crow; Raven; Rook. Buzzard; Vulture. Hawk; Falcon. Crane; Heron; Egret. Grouse; Ptarmigan; Quail; Partridge. Gull; Tern. Pigeon; Dove. 7. MAMMALS. Mammal; Marsupial; Monotreme. African Elephant; Indian Elephant. Vicuna; Guanaco; Alpaca; Llama. Antelope; Deer; Pronghorn. Antler; Horn. Ape; Monkey (Old World; New World). Ass; Burro; Donkey; Hinny; Horse; Jackass; Jenny; Mule. Bat; Rabbit; Rodent. Bison; Buffalo (Cape; Water). Bobcat; Lynx; Wildcat. Brown Bear; Grizzly; Kodiak. Camel; Dromedary. Caribou; Reindeer. Coyote; Dog; Wolf. Dolphin; Porpoise; Whale. Dugong; Manatee; Seacow. Elk; Moose; Red Deer; Wapiti. Ermine; Ferret; Fisher; Marten; Mink; Polecat; Sable; Stoat; Weasel. Goat; Sheep. Great Cats; Lesser Cats. Hare; Rabbit. Jaguar; Cougar; Leopard; Panther. Kangaroo; Wallaby; Wallaroo. Seal; Sea Lion; Walrus. Notes. Bibliography. Index.