- Kingdom
| Animals - Animalia(Latin - breath, soul): Multicellular organisms that develop from the fertilization of an egg by a sperm. Heterotrophic (obtain food by ingestion). |
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| Plants - Plantae(Latin - plant): Multicellular organisms that are autotrophic (make complex "food" molecules from basic constituents). Most use photosynthesis. |
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| Lichens - Fungi(Latin, derived from Greek - sp(h)onges, sponges): Obtain food through absorption, excrete enzymes for digestion. Ex. molds, mushrooms, lichens. |
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Welcome to the new website hosting our Montana Field Guides.
These guides and this website are a collaborative effort between the
Montana Natural Heritage Program and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
The Animal Field Guide provides information on identification, habitat,
ecology, reproduction, range, and distribution of Montana's animals;
new features include a hierarchal approach to finding an animal of
interest, thumbnail photos of the animals and additional links.
The Plant Field Guide offers information on plant species of concern,
including references and photographs.
Select a Kingdom and Class to start browsing or use the Species Search.