Littoral Zone Organism
The littoral zone is the shore of a lake, sea, or ocean. It extends offshore to a depth of about 200 meters and inshore to the edge of the coast. The littoral zone changes with high tide and low tide...
View ArticleRadial Symmetry (Animal)
A radially symmetric animal is an animal that at any angle can be split in to identical parts, just like cutting a pizza. There are no vertebrates that have this trait, so only invertebrates (such as...
View ArticleSeed Dispersal (Animal)
Seed dispersal is vital to plant reproduction. Animals form a symbiotic relationship with the plant and assist in seed dispersal. The plant provides nourishment in the form of a fruit or nut, which...
View ArticleIntroduced Species
An introduced species is a species that inhabits an area beyond its native range. Sometimes the species fits right in to the environment, and other times the species damages the environment. The...
View ArticleK-Strategist (2)
A K-Strategist is a usually large organism that reproduces and matures slowly, but has a long life expectancy. All large trees are k-strategists. A Chinese proverb says “The best time to plant a tree...
View ArticleMaternal Instincts
Some animals are more dangerous than others when it comes to maternal instincts, but some are just plain hilarious. The term “maternal instincts” describes the behavior of a mother when her young are...
View ArticleTerritorial Behavior
Territorial behavior is similar to maternal instincts; it is a defensive and often aggressive reaction to another animal. Territorial behavior can be expressed interspecies or between species....
View ArticleDominant Versus Recessive Phenotype
Choosing a pet can be a lengthy process, especially considering if the one you want is pretty rare. That was my dad’s dilemma when he got his cat. He wanted a Persian, but didn’t like the snub nose....
View ArticleCAM Plant
CAM is an acronym for Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, referring to the plant’s method of carbon fixation. To prevent water loss, a CAM plant closes its stomata during the day. At night, the plant opens...
View Article50 Items
50 items officially completed! I figured I should post that I am done because I didn’t number my items.
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