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  Pond mud snail

  Omphiscola glabra

  The Pond mud snail, scientifically known as Omphiscola glabra, is a distinctive species of air-breathing freshwater snail, belonging to the family Lymnaeidae, which encompasses a wide variety of aquatic pulmonate...
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  Pond slater

  Asellus aquaticus

  The Pond Slater, scientifically known as Asellus aquaticus, is a fascinating freshwater crustacean that thrives in a variety of aquatic habitats. This intriguing creature is a member of the Isopoda order, which is a group...
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  Pool frog

  Pelophylax lessonae

  The Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae) is a fascinating amphibian species that is part of the family Ranidae, which encompasses a wide range of true frog species. Known for its distinctive croak and adaptability to various...
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  Porbeagle

  Lamna nasus

  The Porbeagle, Lamna nasus, is a species of mackerel shark found in the cold and temperate marine waters of the North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere. This intriguing species is known for its robust and spindle-shaped...
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  Pork tapeworm

  Taenia solium

  The Pork tapeworm, scientifically known as Taenia solium, is a parasitic flatworm belonging to the class Cestoda. It is a zoonotic parasite, meaning it can be transmitted between animals and humans. This organism has a...
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  Predatory bush cricket

  Saga pedo

  The Predatory bush cricket, scientifically known as Saga pedo, is a remarkable and somewhat enigmatic species within the Tettigoniidae family, commonly referred to as katydids or bush crickets. This species stands out due...
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  Proboscis monkey

  Nasalis larvatus

  The Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), also known as the long-nosed monkey, is a distinctive species of primate that is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. This remarkable animal is most notable for its...
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  Prothonotary warbler

  Protonotaria citrea

  The Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) is a small, striking songbird that belongs to the family Parulidae, which encompasses the diverse group of New World warblers. This species is particularly notable for its...
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  Puerto rican amazon

  Amazona vittata

  The Puerto Rican Amazon, scientifically known as Amazona vittata, is a captivating and critically endangered species of parrot native to the island of Puerto Rico. This vibrant bird is distinguished by its predominantly...
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  Purple dye murex

  Bolinus brandaris

  The Purple dye murex, scientifically known as Bolinus brandaris, is a species of sea snail that belongs to the family Muricidae, which encompasses a large variety of predatory marine gastropods. This particular species is...
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  Purple emperor

  Apatura iris

  The Purple Emperor, scientifically known as Apatura iris, is a captivating species of butterfly that belongs to the Nymphalidae family. This species is renowned for its striking appearance and elusive nature, making it a...
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  Purple frog

  Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis

  The Purple frog, scientifically known as Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis, is a fascinating and enigmatic amphibian species that has captured the interest of herpetologists and conservationists worldwide. This unique species...
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  Purple heron

  Ardea purpurea

  The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) is a captivating bird species belonging to the heron family, Ardeidae. Renowned for its striking plumage and elusive nature, this bird is a sight to behold in its natural habitat. The...
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  Purple sandpiper

  Calidris maritima

  The Purple Sandpiper, scientifically known as Calidris maritima, is a small wading bird that belongs to the Scolopacidae family, which is renowned for its diverse species of sandpipers, snipes, and their kin. Despite its...
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  Pygmy cormorant

  Microcarbo pygmaeus

  The Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmaeus), a small yet distinctive waterbird, belongs to the cormorant family Phalacrocoracidae. With its limited distribution primarily in the wetlands of southeastern Europe and...

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