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Rough Hornsnail
The rough hornsnail, scientific name ''Pleurocera foremani'', is a rare species of freshwater snail with an operculum (gastropod), operculum, an aquatic animal, aquatic gastropod mollusc in the family Pleuroceridae. Distribution and habitat This species is Endemism, endemic to Alabama in the United States, where it is found only in the Coosa River system. It was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 2010.USFWSDetermination of endangered status for the Georgia Pigtoe Mussel, Interrupted Rocksnail, and Rough Hornsnail and designation of critical habitat; Final rule.''Federal Register'' November 10, 2010. This aquatic snail is found in flowing rivers on substrates of rock, gravel, and mud. Little is known about its biological life cycle, life history. This snail is known to exist at only two locations today: Lower Yellowleaf Creek in Shelby County, Alabama, and a section of the Coosa River in Elmore County, Alabama, Elmore County. The main reason for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Lea
Isaac; grc, Ἰσαάκ, Isaák; ar, إسحٰق/إسحاق, Isḥāq; am, ይስሐቅ is one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites and an important figure in the Abrahamic religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He was the son of Abraham and Sarah, the father of Jacob and Esau, and the grandfather of the twelve tribes of Israel. Isaac's name means "he will laugh", reflecting the laughter, in disbelief, of Abraham and Sarah, when told by God that they would have a child., He is the only patriarch whose name was not changed, and the only one who did not move out of Canaan. According to the narrative, he died aged 180, the longest-lived of the three patriarchs. Etymology The anglicized name "Isaac" is a transliteration of the Hebrew name () which literally means "He laughs/will laugh." Ugaritic texts dating from the 13th century BCE refer to the benevolent smile of the Canaanite deity El. Genesis, however, ascribes the laughter to Isaac's parents, Abraha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
