"Adults fly from June to August. The eggs are laid singly on the leaves of grass. The larvae hatch after two weeks. The hibernating larva is reported to feed on ""Agrostis"", ""Dactylis"", ""Poa annua"", ""Bromus erectus"" and other grasses. In Scotland the main host plants are purple moor-grass (""Molinia caerulea"") and blue moor-grass (""Sesleria caerulea""). Scotch argus The Scotch argus (""Erebia aethiops"") is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. In spite of its English name ""argus"", it is not a close relation of the brown argus nor the northern brown argus. Subspecies include: ""Erebia aethiops"" is widespread in the Palaearctic"
"Arion hortensis Arion hortensis, also known by its common name the ""garden slug"", ""small striped slug"" or ""black field slug"" is a species of small air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Arionidae, the roundback slugs. In Britain, the name ""Arion hortensis"" was previously applied to a species complex, consisting of this species plus ""Arion distinctus"" Mabille, 1868 and ""Arion owneii"" Davies, 1979. Here the name is used ""sensu stricto"". It is worth noting that with slugs it is often difficult to establish good criteria for identifying species using external features or internal features, as colouration"
"the two species ranges are still being wrongly classified and some colonies in the north of England are now thought to be ""A. agestis"". So far as is known their ranges do not overlap in the UK. The Scottish form is visually quite distinct from the brown argus. It usually has a small white dot in the centre of the upperside forewing and the black spots on the underside are missing leaving larger white spots on the light brown background. The northern English populations belong to a form called ""salmacis"" (called the Durham argus in English) and are very similar"
"Arion fuscus Arion fuscus, also known as the ""Dusky Arion"", is a species of small air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Arionidae, the roundback slugs. Arion subfuscus (Draparnaud, 1805) is considered by some authors to be a partial synonym for ""Arion fuscus"". ""Arion subfuscus"" (Draparnaud, 1805) and ""A. fuscus"" (Müller, 1774) have very similar morphology and have overlapping distributional ranges in northwestern Europe. ""Arion fuscus"" is widespread throughout Central, North and East Europe whereas ""A. subfuscus"" is restricted to West Europe. (For practical purposes the two are synonyms in Germany and in the Czech Republic.)"
"Polysteganus praeorbitalis Polysteganus praeorbitalis, the Scotsman or Scotsman seabream, is a species of marine fish in the seabream family (Sparidae) of order Perciformes. It is native to Southern Africa. Body is oblong, robust, and slightly compressed, with one continuous dorsal fin. The caudal fin is slightly forked. It has a distinctive body shape, and is easily recognised. The forehead is steep, and adults have a prominent hump on the nape. The deep body tapers towards the tail. Eyes are small. Adults are mostly reddish pink to pale blue-green, with numerous blue dots on the upper body and pearly scales below"
"form of the water bull, but historian and symbologist Charles Milton Smith has suggested that such mythological creatures might originate with the water spouts that can form over the surface of Scottish lochs, which can give the impression of a living form as they move across the water. Water bull The water bull, also known as tarbh uisge in Scottish Gaelic, is a mythological Scottish creature similar to the Manx ""tarroo ushtey"". Generally regarded as a nocturnal resident of moorland lochs, it is usually more amiable than its equine counterpart the water horse, but has similar amphibious and shapeshifting abilities."
"Wild haggis Wild haggis (given the humorous taxonomic designation ""Haggis scoticus"") is a fictional creature of Scottish folklore, said to be native to the Scottish Highlands. It is comically claimed to be the source of haggis, a traditional Scottish dish that is in fact made from the innards of sheep (including heart, lungs, and liver). According to some sources, the wild haggis's left and right legs are of different lengths (cf. Sidehill gouger or Dahu), allowing it to run quickly around the steep mountains and hillsides which make up its natural habitat, but only in one direction. It is further"
"Science., 23 July 2004. Web. 1 May 2015. Scotoplanes Scotoplanes, commonly known as the sea pig, is a genus of deep-sea sea cucumbers of the family Elpidiidae, order Elasipodida. Members of the Elpidiidae have particularly enlarged tube feet that have taken on a leg-like appearance, using water cavities within the skin to inflate and deflate the appendages. ""Scotoplanes"" live on deep ocean bottoms, specifically on the abyssal plain in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean, typically at depths of over 1200–5000 metres. Some related species can be found in the Antarctic. ""Scotoplanes"" (and all deep-sea holothurians) are deposit feeders, and"
"Arion silvaticus Arion silvaticus is a species of air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Arionidae. Note. In slugs it is often difficult to establish good criteria for identifying species using external features or internal features, as colouration can be quite variable, and the rather plastic anatomy makes diagnostic anatomical features difficult to establish. Up to 40 mm long. A roundback slug but with a keel consisting of pale, raised tubercles along the back. In colour the slug is grey to greyish brown becoming whitish down to the sides.There are broad and well marked dark lateral"
"of Arctic shrews are owls. There are two subspecies recognized for this species: Arctic shrew The Arctic shrew (""Sorex arcticus""), also known as the blackback shrew or saddlebacked shrew, is a medium-sized shrew found in Canada and the northern United States. Separate species status has been proposed for the maritime shrew (""Sorex maritimensis"") which is found in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and had been considered to be a subspecies of the Arctic shrew. The tundra shrew (""Sorex tundrensis"") was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Arctic shrew. The Arctic shrew is most distinctive in its tricolored fur."
"northwards. Normally solitary. ""Polysteganus praeorbitalis"" is thought to be a protogynous hermaphrodite but this is not yet confirmed. Commercial and recreational line fishery, catch restricted. Numbers have decreased considerably due to overfishing. Polysteganus praeorbitalis Polysteganus praeorbitalis, the Scotsman or Scotsman seabream, is a species of marine fish in the seabream family (Sparidae) of order Perciformes. It is native to Southern Africa. Body is oblong, robust, and slightly compressed, with one continuous dorsal fin. The caudal fin is slightly forked. It has a distinctive body shape, and is easily recognised. The forehead is steep, and adults have a prominent hump on"
"population). European shag The European shag or common shag (""Phalacrocorax aristotelis"") is a species of cormorant. It breeds around the rocky coasts of western and southern Europe, southwest Asia and north Africa, mainly wintering in its breeding range except for the northernmost birds. In Britain this seabird is usually referred to as simply the shag. The scientific genus name is Latinised Ancient Greek, from φαλακρός (""phalakros"", ""bald"") and κόραξ (""korax"", ""raven""). The species name ""aristotelis"" commemorates the Greek philosopher Aristotle. This is a medium-large black bird, long and with a wingspan. It has a longish tail and yellow throat-patch. Adults"
"Scotobleps Scotobleps is a monotypic frog genus in the family Arthroleptidae; its sole species is Scotobleps gabonicus, sometimes known as the Gaboon forest frog. It is found in eastern Nigeria, western Democratic Republic of the Congo, western and southwestern Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and western Gabon; it is presumed to occur in the western Republic of the Congo and in the Cabinda Enclave of Angola. The syntype(s) measured in snout–vent length. The head is rather large, as long as broad. The snout is obtusely pointed with a feeble canthus rostralis. The eyes are large. The fingers and toes are moderately elongated,"
"Ligusticum scoticum Ligusticum scoticum, known as Scots lovage, or Scottish licorice-root, is a perennial plant of the family Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) found near the coasts of northern Europe and north-eastern North America. It grows up to tall and is found in rock crevices and cliff-top grassland. It is closely related to, and possibly conspecific with, ""Ligusticum hultenii"" from the coast of the northern Pacific Ocean. The plant is edible, with a flavour resembling parsley or celery. ""Ligusticum scoticum"" is a herbaceous perennial plant which typically grows tall. It has triangular, twice-ternate leaves, long, with each lobe long. The edges of the"
"European shag The European shag or common shag (""Phalacrocorax aristotelis"") is a species of cormorant. It breeds around the rocky coasts of western and southern Europe, southwest Asia and north Africa, mainly wintering in its breeding range except for the northernmost birds. In Britain this seabird is usually referred to as simply the shag. The scientific genus name is Latinised Ancient Greek, from φαλακρός (""phalakros"", ""bald"") and κόραξ (""korax"", ""raven""). The species name ""aristotelis"" commemorates the Greek philosopher Aristotle. This is a medium-large black bird, long and with a wingspan. It has a longish tail and yellow throat-patch. Adults have"
"Scotch bonnet (sea snail) The Scotch bonnet (scientific name: ""Semicassis granulata"") is a medium-sized to large species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the subfamily Cassinae, the helmet shells and bonnet shells. The common name ""Scotch bonnet"" alludes to the general outline and color pattern of the shell, which vaguely resemble a tam o' shanter, a traditional Scottish bonnet or cap. The shell is egg-shaped and fairly large, in maximum dimension, with a regular pattern of yellow, orange or brown squarish spots. The surface sculpture of the shell is highly variable: the surface can be smooth and polished,"
"slug, the mantle contains a resilient protective structure of calcareous granules. ""Arion Ater"" produces three forms of mucus. Thin, more viscous mucus coats the animal laterally, and thicker mucus is secreted along the length of the slug—facilitating wave like contractions of the foot that propel the animal forward. Finally, vile-tasting mucus deters predation. All this mucus prevents the slug from dying from dehydration, and the slugs follow others’ mucus trails in order to mate (or predate). This species is found in northern Europe (including Britain), Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and most recently in Australia: The black slug is mainly nocturnal"
"Arctic shrew The Arctic shrew (""Sorex arcticus""), also known as the blackback shrew or saddlebacked shrew, is a medium-sized shrew found in Canada and the northern United States. Separate species status has been proposed for the maritime shrew (""Sorex maritimensis"") which is found in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and had been considered to be a subspecies of the Arctic shrew. The tundra shrew (""Sorex tundrensis"") was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Arctic shrew. The Arctic shrew is most distinctive in its tricolored fur. It is dark brown or black on its back from its head to"
"Water bull The water bull, also known as tarbh uisge in Scottish Gaelic, is a mythological Scottish creature similar to the Manx ""tarroo ushtey"". Generally regarded as a nocturnal resident of moorland lochs, it is usually more amiable than its equine counterpart the water horse, but has similar amphibious and shapeshifting abilities. The water bull is said to reproduce with standard cattle, the resulting progeny distinguishable by the small size of their ears. According to some myths, the calves of water bulls and ordinary cows ought to be killed at birth by any method other than drowning – they cannot"
"Hooded crow The hooded crow (""Corvus cornix"") (also called hoodie) is a Eurasian bird species in the ""Corvus"" genus. Widely distributed, it is also known locally as Scotch crow and Danish crow. In Ireland, it is called ""caróg liath"" or grey crow, just as in the Slavic languages and in Danish. In German, it is called ""mist crow"" (""Nebelkrähe""). Found across Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, as well as parts of the Middle East, it is an ashy grey bird with black head, throat, wings, tail, and thigh feathers, as well as a black bill, eyes, and feet. Like other"
"dorsum and a yellow sole. This species is native to European countries and islands including: It has been introduced various other countries including Tasmania. This slug lives in gardens, fields, pastures and similar habitat. Arion hortensis Arion hortensis, also known by its common name the ""garden slug"", ""small striped slug"" or ""black field slug"" is a species of small air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Arionidae, the roundback slugs. In Britain, the name ""Arion hortensis"" was previously applied to a species complex, consisting of this species plus ""Arion distinctus"" Mabille, 1868 and ""Arion owneii"" Davies,"
"from Spain. This articles incorporates public domain text from the reference. Spanish slug The Spanish slug, also known by its scientific name Arion vulgaris, more commonly known in English-speaking countries under the incorrectly applied Latin name ""Arion lusitanicus"", is a species of air-breathing land slug, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Arionidae, the roundback slugs. They can lay up to 400 eggs a year. This is a highly invasive slug species. It is often considered a pest, not only in areas where it has been accidentally introduced, but even in places where it is indigenous. The validation of"
"currently recognised: subgenus ""Ariuncululus"" subgenus ""Ichnusarion"" Other species have been discounted as distinct members of the genus: Genital characters that have been proposed as diagnostic of the genus are: At least in one species of ""Ariunculus"", this last character reflects that sperm is transferred naked rather than in a spermatophore formed in the epiphallus; this is a fundamental contrast with ""Arion"" and ""Geomalacus"". ""Ariunculus"" differs from ""Geomalacus"", and is similar to ""Arion"", in that the caudal gland is prominent and the mantle contains only calcareous granules rather than a shell plate. Ariunculus Ariunculus is a genus of air-breathing land slugs"
"Spruce grouse The spruce grouse or Canada grouse (""Falcipennis canadensis"") is a medium-sized grouse closely associated with the coniferous boreal forests or taiga of North America. It is one of the most arboreal grouse, fairly well adapted to perching and moving about in trees. When approached by a predator, it relies on camouflage and immobility to an amazing degree, for example letting people come to within a few feet before finally taking flight, a behavior that has earned it the nickname ""fool's hen"". Spruce grouse are long; males weigh and females . Races vary slightly in plumage, especially in the"
"Scatophagus argus Scatophagus argus, or the spotted scat, is a species of fish in the scat family Scatophagidae. It occurs in two basic color morphs which are called green scat and ruby or red scat. This fish is generally distributed around the Indo-Pacific region, to Japan, New Guinea, and southeastern Australia. They live in coastal muddy areas, including estuaries, mangroves, harbours, and the lower courses of rivers. They are popular aquarium fish usually used to eliminate algae in the fish tank. The body is strongly compressed. The dorsal head profile is steep, with a rounded snout. The body is greenish-brown"
"Morchellium argus Morchellium argus, the red-flake ascidian, is a species of colonial sea squirt, a tunicate in the family Polyclinidae. It is native to shallow water in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, especially round the coasts of Britain. A colony of ""Morchellium argus"" consists of a clump of vase-shaped zooids up to long, each supported by a conical stalk about wide, to which sand adheres. Each zooid has a buccal siphon with eight flaps and a tongue-like process underneath. This siphon opens into a large pharynx through which water is drawn into the interior, but the colony has a single exit"
"Ariunculus Ariunculus is a genus of air-breathing land slugs in the family Arionidae, the roundback slugs. Sometimes it has been considered as a subgenus of ""Arion"", and sometimes the subgenus ""Ichnusarion"" has been raised to generic rank. The stem of ""Arion"" plus the suffix -unculus, which is a diminutive in Latin. Hence ""little ""Arion"""". Pollonera justifies why ""Ariunculus"" is appropriate rather than ""Arionculus"" (cf. ""homo"" and ""homunculus""). The subgenus name ""Ichnusarion"" is also based on """"Arion"""", to which has been added ""Ichnusa"", a Latin name of Sardinia, where the single species of this subgenus is endemic. Only two species are"
"Arion intermedius Arion intermedius is a species of land slug in the family Arionidae, the roundback slugs. It is known commonly as the hedgehog slug, hedgehog arion, or glade slug. It is native to Western Europe, and it is known as an introduced species in many other regions, including North America, Australia, New Zealand, North Africa, South Africa, and the Pacific Islands. This slug is 1.5 to 2 centimeters long. It is variable in color and patterning, being white, orange, or gray, with or without banding, and it has gray tentacles and a yellow or orange sole. It becomes compact"
"in leg length among the haggis population are accentuated. The notion of the wild haggis is widely believed, though not always including the idea of mismatched legs. According to an online survey commissioned by haggis manufacturers Hall's of Broxburn, released on 26 November 2003, one-third of U.S. visitors to Scotland believed the wild haggis to be a real creature. Wild haggis Wild haggis (given the humorous taxonomic designation ""Haggis scoticus"") is a fictional creature of Scottish folklore, said to be native to the Scottish Highlands. It is comically claimed to be the source of haggis, a traditional Scottish dish that"
"Scotoplanes Scotoplanes, commonly known as the sea pig, is a genus of deep-sea sea cucumbers of the family Elpidiidae, order Elasipodida. Members of the Elpidiidae have particularly enlarged tube feet that have taken on a leg-like appearance, using water cavities within the skin to inflate and deflate the appendages. ""Scotoplanes"" live on deep ocean bottoms, specifically on the abyssal plain in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean, typically at depths of over 1200–5000 metres. Some related species can be found in the Antarctic. ""Scotoplanes"" (and all deep-sea holothurians) are deposit feeders, and obtain food by extracting organic particles from deep-sea"
"Black slug The black slug (also known as black arion, European black slug, or large black slug) ""Arion ater"" ""L."" is a large terrestrial gastropod mollusk in the family Arionidae—the round back slugs. Land slugs lack shells like other terrestrial mollusks (such as snails). Without such shells, slugs produce unappetizing mucus—that may also contain toxins—to deter predators. Terrestrial slugs produce two other forms of mucus that facilitate locomotion and prevent death from drying. Such mollusks are hermaphroditic. Slugs most often function as decomposers but are also often omnivores. ""Arion ater"" is one such slug, decomposing organic matter, preying on other"
"Chaenocephalus aceratus Chaenocephalus aceratus, commonly known as the blackfin or Scotia Sea icefish, are a species of crocodile icefish belonging to the family Chaenichthyidae. Blackfin icefish are notothenioids, a suborder of fish mainly found in the Antarctic which have evolved antifreeze glycoproteins to survive the cold temperatures of the Southern Ocean. Icefish, also called white-blooded fish, are a unique family in that they are the only known vertebrates to lack haemoglobin, making their blood oxygen carrying capacity just 10% that of other teleosts. The absence of this respiratory pigment means chaenichthyids must have behavioural and physiological adaptations to obtain sufficient"
"Arion distinctus Arion distinctus is species of air-breathing land slug in the family Arionidae, sometimes known as the roundback slugs. It is a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc. Several vernacular names exist, but it is unclear if they are much in use: brown soil slug, common garden slug, darkface arion, Mabille's orange-soled slug, April slug. ""Arion hortensis"" was described by Férussac in 1819. Only in the 1970s did the amateur malacologist Stella Davies discover that in Britain that name had been applied to three distinct species. Later the name ""Arion distinctus"" was used for the one of these species that Davies"