| actinopterygii | Actinopterygii | Ray-finned fishes, the largest class of vertebrates. | |
| amphibia | Amphibia | Cold-blooded vertebrates that typically undergo metamorphosis from aquatic larvae to terrestrial adults. | |
| arachnida | Arachnida | Joint-legged invertebrates including spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. | |
| aves | Aves | Warm-blooded vertebrates with feathers, beaks, and the ability to fly (in most species). | |
| bivalvia | Bivalvia | Mollusks with two-part hinged shells including clams, mussels, and oysters. | |
| chondrichthyes | Chondrichthyes | Cartilaginous fishes including sharks, rays, and skates. | |
| gastropoda | Gastropoda | Mollusks including snails and slugs, the largest class of mollusks. | |
| insecta | Insecta | Invertebrates with three-part bodies, compound eyes, and six legs. | |
| malacostraca | Malacostraca | Crustaceans including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and krill. | |
| mammalia | Mammalia | Warm-blooded vertebrates with hair or fur that nurse their young with milk. | |
| reptilia | Reptilia | Cold-blooded vertebrates with scales, including turtles, lizards, snakes, and crocodilians. | |