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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...

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Radial 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...

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Seed 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...

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Introduced 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...

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K-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...

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Maternal 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...

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Territorial 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....

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Dominant 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....

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CAM 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...

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50 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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