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.
Nosebleeds can be caused by, or made more likely by: 1  Trauma or accident, such as being punched in the face. 2  Damage to the inside of the nose, from nose picking or a cold. 3  Nose blowing too hard.  Dry conditions causing dry and cracked skin in the 1  nose. Blood clotting disorders.  Overuse of decongestants.