The formal classification of the land snail, Allogona profunda (Say), is as follows: Domain: Eukarya. Kingdom: Animal. Phylum: Mollusca. Class: Gastropoda. Order: Pulmonata.
A nosebleed happens when one of the blood vessels in the lining of the nose bursts. Nosebleeds may be caused by infection, injury, allergic reaction, nose picking or an object being pushed into the nostril. Another name for nosebleed is epistaxis. Bleeding from the nose is common in children and is usually not serious. Seek medical attention if nosebleeds are severe, frequent or prolonged.
1 The definition of a nosebleed is simply bleeding from the blood vessels in the nose. 2  The medical term for nosebleed is epistaxis. 3  Nosebleeds are common due to the location of the nose on the face, and the large amount of blood vessels in the nose.s a result, trauma to the face can cause nasal injury and bleeding. The bleeding may be profuse, or simply a minor complication. Nosebleeds can occur spontaneously when the nasal membranes dry out and crack. This is common in dry climates, or during the winter months when the air is dry and warm from household heaters.