Plants
Let's start with the unique plants in Brisbane!
Kangaroo Paw
Scientific name: Anigozanthos
Family: Haemodoraceae
Genus: Anigozanthos; Labill.
Kingdom: Plantae
Adaptation: Has a special type of tissue to store water during dry and arid conditions.
Bottle Brush
Scientific name: Callistemon
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Callistemon; R.Br.
Kingdom: Plantae
Adaptation: Adapted to survive rough and dry droughts that could occur
Acacia
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Genus: Acacia; Mill.
Kingdom: Plantae
Adaptation: It triggers seeds when it sensed fires and smoke during wildfires.
Banksias
Scientific name: Banksia
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Banksia; L.f.
Kingdom: Plantae
Adaptation: Uses cluster roots to absorb nutrients on nutrient-poor seed.
Eucalyptus tree
Scientific name: Eucalyptus globulus
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eucalyptus
Kingdom: Plantae
Adaptation: Has slender leaves and a deep root system in get water during arid conditions.
Animals
Now, let's see some unique and cute animals you might see in Brisbane.
Platypus
Scientific name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Mass: 2.2 – 5.3 lbs (Male), 1.5 – 3.5 lbs (Female)
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Lifespan: 17 years (In captivity)
Term for young: platypup, puggle
Collective noun: paddle
Adaptation: Webbed feet to swim better in rivers
Kangaroo
Scientific name: Macropus
Mass: 40-200 pounds
Trophic level: Herbivorous
Lifespan: 6 years (wild) 20 years (in captivity)
Term for young: Joey
Collective Noun: court, herd, mob, troop
Adaptation: Blood vessels to cool off during hot summer
Koala
Scientific name: Phascolarctos cinereus
Mass: 8.8–33.1 lb
Trophic level: Herbivorous
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Term for young: Joey
Collective noun: colony
Adaptation: Woolly coat to survive in warm and cool climates.
Kookaburra
Scientific name: Dacelo
Mass: 11 oz
Trophic level: Omnivore
Lifespan: more than 20 years
Term for young: chick
Collective noun: Riot
Adaptation: Can survive in different terrains
Bilby
Scientific name: Macrotis
Mass: 5.5 pounds
Trophic level: Omnivore
Lifespan: 6-7 years
Term for young: Joey
Collective noun: billow of bilbies
Adaptation: Nocturnal lifestyle because of the scorching heat