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Haemadipsa Interrupta
''Haemadipsa interrupta'' is a hermatophagous terrestrial leech found in the Malay Peninsula. It was described by John Percy Moore John Percy Moore (1869–1965) was an American zoologist specialising in leeches. He was born at Williamsport, Pa. and was educated at the Central High School of Philadelphia (A.B., 1886) and at the University of Pennsylvania B.S., 1892; Ph.D., .... Ecology and behavior ''Haemadipsa interrupta'' occur on the ground in moist forests. They are fast and aggressive, feeding on a variety of prey by attaching themselves to the feet of passers-by. Description ''Haemadipsa interrupta'' are distinctive by having their median dorsal stripe being broken into a series of dashes. References External links * * {{Taxonbar, from=Q101066334 Leeches Parasitic protostomes Invertebrates of Malaysia Animals described in 1935 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taman Negara
Taman Negara is a national park in Peninsular Malaysia. It was established in 1938/1939 as the King George V National Park after Theodore Hubback lobbied the sultans of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan to set aside a piece of land that covers the three states for the creation of a protected area. It was renamed Taman Negara after independence, which means "national park" in Malay. Taman Negara has a total area of 4,343 km2 and it is one of the world's oldest deciduous rainforests, estimated to be more than 130 million years old. Attractions found near Kuala Tahan (where the Park headquarters for Pahang is located) include a canopy walkway, the Gua Telinga cave system, and the Lata Berkoh rapids. Visitors can experience the tropical rainforest, birdwatching or jungle trekking (e.g. Tenor Rentis) and the river views along the Tahan River, with many local resorts and hotels for visitors located nearby. Geography The park encompasses three states, Pahang, Kelantan and T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
