Determining the affects of natural selection on gall fly (Eurosta) larvae from different predators Ariel O’Neil Biology 1020H Abstract This lab was done with the objective of determining if directional selection causes early larvae death in the gall fly. By first examining the parasitoid wasp and birds predatory actions we can hypothesize and predict the smaller galls will be most likely to survive directional selection.…
It was proven that male Barn Swallows with darker feathers tend to breed more and as well father more young. Interestingly enough, darkening the male's feathers as well changed their body chemistry increasing…
Signs of Mink Present Successfully identifying signs of mink present is first being able to identify the animal and knowing its habits and preferred habitat. With their range encompassing almost all of the 49 continental states and a healthy population, finding signs of the presence of minks isn’t difficult if you recognize what to look for. Is it a Mink, Weasel or Otter? Minks are members of the weasel family and look very similar to weasels and otters.…
Most animals exhibit some type of aggressive behavior when confronted with one another, and this behavior is also shown in freshwater crayfish. Aggressive behavior in crayfish can be seen by anybody, but it becomes more prominent in a restricted laboratory setting. Groups of crayfish of about the same length and the same sex, plainly exhibit a pattern of dominance. When observed, it is noted that the crayfish perform different degrees of combative behavior. Researchers beg the question, how does the sex and the of size crayfish influence the different levels of aggression?…
The author uses colors to describe what it looked like in the past. He uses colors to describe the trees, and the forest. He uses colors to describe what dinosaur to shoot. An example would be the green trees and the red paint on the shoot-able dinosaurs. He also uses it to describe the many differences that the butterfly makes to the present.…
Rhetoric is a powerful tool to be used for writing, speaking, and engaging the audience. It can be used in almost every aspect of life, and understanding it is a great way to persuade an audience. It has been used extensively since its creation by ancient Greeks all the way through today. One such example of rhetorical strategies being used is in the magazine article, Camouflage, You know it when you see it by Stephan Wilkinson,. The author informs and persuades the audience with the history of camouflage in combat and the effect its effectiveness.…
The Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog (Dendrobates pumilio, as well as, Oophaga pumilio) are very small, slender, dioecious, bilateral symmetric ("Poison frogs", 2003; Sandmeier, 2001; Savage, 2002; Penner 2011, n.p.) creatures that normally reach 17-24 mm in length with four, digits on their hands and feet. These frogs have dark eyes and their skin is very dewy with a gleamy appearance (Penner 2011, n.p.) and tend to vary in colors –strawberry-red, yellow, white, green, orange all mostly with black or navy blue lower parts- which explains its common form called “blue jeans”. The color that Dendrobates pumilio (image 1) exhibit expresses that the frog has a toxicity that is very poisonous which is alerting to predators so that they will avoid attacks…
Standardizing the Colors of Birds: Ridgway’s Color Dictionaries Robert Ridgway is the forerunner of modern ornithologist. The way he studied birds, by using professional language, classification and accountability made a big leap comparing to those ways of many amateur researchers in the same time period. At the same time, his standardization greatly promoted the professionalization of this field and related field. The books he private published— Color standards and Color Nomenclature is most widely known because he systematically introduced and studied colors of birds in his book by using accurate color descriptions.…
Crickets do not really need color because they use their vision to detect movement and sometimes even photoreception, which is used to find the time of the day (Turpin). Vision helps insects and animals jump, crawl and even fly. An insect’s color spectrum is limited because they have only two types of color pigment receptors (moment of science). This causes insects and some animals to not being able to see the warmer colors. Cones are a part of the eye that lets you see color.…
Move and Act As If someone is tracking you while in the Woods This is a Survival Habit That Anyone Can and Should Develop Camouflage, also called cryptic coloration, is a defense or tactic that animals and humans use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings. Camouflage is used to disguise location, identity, and movement. Crypsis is simply blending into your surroundings to avoid detection and most humans would use cryptic coloration. In other words, mimic the colors that surround you.…
Interpersonal Communication shows up in many movies. Nell is a movie directed by Michael Apted in 1994. Nell is about a girl that lives in a cabin the woods with her mother. When her mother dies Doctor Jerry Lovell comes to cabin and hears Nell. Doctor Lovell talks to Doctor Paula Olsen about Nell and has her come see Nell.…
For example if a child is having problems at home which is not being communicated to staff then it may affect that child’s behaviour or attitude to school. By being open to all involved, you can prevent this and be immediately aware of any issues and therefore assist that child in coping. If communication is effective parents/carers are more likely to contribute to and offer support to the school. Also Communication is important because it provides you with a link to between people.…
1. Anolis cristatellus and A. cooki are both trunk-ground anoles that live on Puerto Rico. A. cristatellus lives in a shady, forest environment, while A. cooki lives in an open, sunny environment. What is an adaptive explanation for why the dewlap of one species evolved to be brighter and that of another species darker?…
Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. As a result of my aptitude to convey ideas well, communication is one of my most prevalent skills. In addition, my ability to understand the situations of others makes empathy a strong suit. Conversely, I am deficient in having courage to stand up for what is right. Though I have a hard time showing courage, communication and empathy are my clearest strengths, resulting in a determination to stand up to peer pressure.…
There are 18 students in the classroom. 10 females and 8 males. Of the 18 students, 7 of them have been identified as above grade level standard, 9 students are at grade level and there are 2 students who entered school for the first time and identify ELL with their first language being Spanish. In pre-k, the students were introduced to 6 colors: red, blue, yellow, orange, green and purple. Prior to entering the classroom, the students must be able to identify all 6 colors.…