Maryland: Mountains to the Sea
Four exhibits depict Maryland habitats in a water cycle that moves from an Allegheny stream through a tidal marsh and coastal beach and out to the continental shelf. Bullfrogs, diamondback terrapins, and striped bass are just some of the animals that show the diversity of Maryland's aquatic life.
Animals in This Exhibit
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The bullfrog is the largest frog in North America.
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In spite of their colorful name, blue crabs are mostly grayish- to bluish-green.
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Diamondback terrapins are among the most variable turtle species in North America and no two individuals are exactly alike in coloration and pattern.
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This member of the minnow family is named for the rose-red color of the front lower half of the body.
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These scaleless fish are yellowish brown on top, whitish below, and have many small, dark brown spots.
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Striped burrfish have large heads and widely spaced bulging eyes.
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