Darwin’s theory of evolution and natural selection are concepts well known by most people. Evolution being a change in a population over time and natural selection essentially coming down to survival of the fittest and being a key mechanism of evolution. In the case of seahorses, rather the 54 species of marine fishes in the genus Hippocampus, the male and female seahorses have evolved a series of unusual adaptations for the purpose of increasing their overall fitness. A common misconception about seahorses is that the males are the ones to become pregnant, when in reality it is more of a team effort where both the male and female share the energy load. The reason why the male carries the babies is because they are known to be more aggressive. Without this protection, pregnant female seahorses could easily be eaten or injured.…
The first stanza serves as an introduction. It reveals to the readers what the poem is about. One can infer that the poem is about a person who misses his love because the poet writes that “his love is smoldering on the waves”. Also, it is revealed that the poet is upset because the girl left him. In the second stanza, the sea gull is the representation of the poet. The seagull is flying over the sea, and it feels melancholic. The girl lingers in its mind. In the third stanza, the setting is described. The waves are shining ruby red under the Sun. The sea gull is using its instinct to guide through the vast ocean. In the fourth stanza, it is revealed that the girl is also upset. She plunges into the water and her wing is bruised, and when she flies again, she cries sadly. The last stanza is the repetition of the first stanza to reiterate the meaning of the…
One day deep in the highland and plains of South Africa. Two friends were dropped of by there helicopter to explore this bare landscape. The two boys were friends back in the United States. One boy is named Mateo Levi Wilson, also known as Snugg, is a philosopher at the University of Texas A&M. His friend Sebastian Jaxon Deere, also known as Seabass is a technology supervisor/ commercial hunter back in his home state of Georgia. Well both of these friends are big gaming freaks. They are…
The PMG animal that I picked is the Quarter Horse. I picked this animal because I grew up with horses and have been riding since I was 4, I also own a quarter horse of my own. My code of care is going to focus on the necessities and care of the quarter horse. It also focuses on the proper handling and transportation for the quarter horse. To maintain the Quarter Horses health it is helpful to know the correct amount of feed and water for them to accumulate. Quarter Horses are known for maintaining weight on a fairly low amount of feed. Quarter Horses also find it very easily to become overweight if they eat too much. All horse are gazing animals and should have access to hay and or grass at all times regarding their health needs. A 500kg horse…
In this paper, I will discuss a Humpback Whale biome of their choosing as an animal from that biome. I will explain how a humpback whale lives in weather and their biome. Also, I will explain where does a humpback whale live at in different oceans.…
The Appaloosa horse is best known for its unique spotted pattern. Originally developed by Nez Perce indians, this breed almost went extinct in the 1870s, but has since made a comeback. Appaloosa horses require the same care as most other horses.There are several guidelines for caring horses in several categories. One category is provisions for feed, water, and habitat. Appaloosa horses, like most horses, primarily eat grass. They also “eat things like hay, concentrates, and treats” (Sanderson, 1). On average, a healthy horse needs about 2-2.5 pounds of food for every 100 pounds of its weight, according to Sanderson. A horse should also be fed about two to three times a day and should never go more than eight hours without food, Sanderson said.As…
SeaWorld offers an opportunity to watch and interact with animals that live in the ocean such as orcas, beluga whales, dolphins, turtles, fish, sharks, and otters. Although, in the eyes of many, SeaWorld is corrupt when it comes down to whales killing their trainers, orcas having a short life expectancy, and marine life being held captive.…
The main diet of barnacles are plankton. They filter water to retrieve their food. Barnacles feed on the food particles in the water. Predators of barnacles consist of worms, shorebirds, sea snails, and sea stars. Gooseneck barnacles are also eaten by humans.…
Visiting the Florida Aquarium is a gorgeous journey that brings the ocean to downtown Tampa, Florida. The ocean is a wonder of the world enshrouded in mystery. The aquarium is built with this in mind. It is filled with beautiful construction, amazing wildlife, and nature exhibits. The senses are assaulted throughout the journey. Each visitor is greeted with oceanic smells, colorful reefs, wild sea creatures, and theme music for each exhibit seemingly ripped from an adventure film. Of course, each adventure has a beginning.…
And not Flounder from "The Little Mermaid"…an actual flounder. They have evolved to camouflage themselves with respect to both color and shape. The flounder live flat on the sea-bed, with two protruding eyes bulging out.…
Have you seen or heard of a blobfish? Blobfish are unique and fumble. Although the peculiar fish has gross features and odd details, it is an amazing animal.…
The Florida Aquarium® is a 250,000 square foot aquarium located in downtown Tampa's Channelside district, featuring over 20,000 aquatic animals and plants and numerous exhibits designed to show the journey of water from Florida's fresh springs to the Gulf of Mexico. Exhibit highlights include river otters, sharks, endangered sea turtles, penguins and more. The aquarium also features The Water Fun Zone, a water park for kids, and a Dive With The Sharks program for certified SCUBA…
1. The activities that I've conducted today were a writing prompt on seahorses and their adaptations on their environments.…
Although some of them still have fingernails on their flippers -- old souvenirs from their ancient days on land -- manatees are purely aquatic.…
Many instances exist where Plath uses imagery to appeal to all 5 senses in this poem. By enticing the readers with descriptive sensory details, the theme reveals itself with vigor. Another component of this poem is that she references the sea a plethora of times. For example, in the first stanza, Plath writes, “A blackberry alley, going down in hooks, and a sea/Somewhere at the end of it, heaving.” (3-4). The many mentions of the sea relates to her childhood because she and her father spent a lot of time by the sea when she was young.…