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What is classification?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-classification/

Biological Classification

Published 25 September 2015

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What is a mammal?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-mammal/

Mammals are a diverse group of animals that are found below and on the ground, in trees and oceans.

Published 02 November 2018

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What is a scientific name?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-scientific-name/

What is a scientific name

Published 02 November 2018

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What is an invertebrate?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-an-invertebrate/

The short answer is that Invertebrates are animals without a backbone.

Published 02 November 2018

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What is a parasite?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/

A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism, the host, and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.

Published 02 November 2018

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What is a carnivore?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-carnivore/

A carnivore is an animal that feeds on other animals.

Published 02 November 2018

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What is a monotreme?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-monotreme/

Monotremes are different from other mammals because they lay eggs and have no teats.

Published 02 November 2018

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What do mites and ticks look like?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-do-mites-and-ticks-look-like/

Mite, line drawing. Mites and ticks belong to the Order Acarina.

Published 12 November 2018

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What does a Silverfish look like?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-does-a-silverfish-look-like/

Silverfish belong to the Order Zygentoma (formerly Thysanura).

Published 18 November 2018

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What is Plankton?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/plankton/what-is-plankton/

Plankton is made up of animals and plants that either float passively in the water, or possess such limited powers of swimming that they are carried from place to place by the currents.

Published 12 August 2009

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

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Surviving Australia

Discover Australia's most fascinating creatures, from the deadly redback spider and revered bull shark, to ancient giant wombats and fanged kangaroos.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent kids learning space
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10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

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Open daily

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