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.
The inside of the nose has many blood vessels running just below the mucous lining of the nose. As a result, most nose bleeds occur because of the following reasons: Common causes of nosebleeds. 1. Dryness of the mucosal lining. This is often caused by the relatively low humidity in the air we breathe in. This is especially so during winter seasons when the air is exceptionally dry.