Reptile

Just like pores on human skin which absorb elements of the world around us, the holes all over the sponge’s body as essentially pores as well. The function of the holes all over the sponge’s body is to allow water to be absorbed into the sponge’s body. Through the absorption of water, the sponge also absorbs food and oxygen to ensure survival. There is no one set type of symmetry for sponges. Therefore, not all sponges have the same type of symmetry. Sponges can range from asymmetrical to…

The Animal Book Chapter 1: Animal characteristics Chapter 2: Body Parts Body plans refer to similarities in development, structure, and function among members of a particular group (phylum). At some point, members of that group share the same body plan during their development process. Which could be a possible explanation for shared structural plans that have been observed in the anatomy and embryology. Timing, pattern, and scale of development determine the organism's shape, and closely…

The state had to make this challenge to decrease the massive population of these reptiles. The article, “Florida’s Python Hunt” indicates, “To address the problem, the state’s Fish and Wildlife commission is sponsoring its first ever Python Challenge.” “... the challenge is to hunt and kill Burmese Pythons, with a grand prize of $1,500…

1. Differentiate between skin of fish and amphibia Fish (Scoliodon) Amphibia (Frog) *Skin is rough and tough which remains *Skin is smooth and loose which remain attached with the underlying muscles. separates from the underlying muscles by lymph . sac.…

cats, dogs, and birds; it is still possible to enrich your child's life (or even your own) with a pet. However instead of a hamster, why not invest in a Painted turtle. The Painted turtle, known as Chrysemys picta by the scientific community, is a reptile of beauty.There are four types (or sub-species) of painted turtle: Western, Midland, Eastern, and Southern. The Southern painted turtle is the only sub-species with a stripe down its back; the…

theropods were carnivorous. Sea animals and life in the sea was very like how it was in the Jurassic period. The world's life forms were very different during the Mesozoic than either before or after. During the Mesozoic, dinosaurs dominated the Earth, reptiles highly evolved, and flowering plants began to bloom and spread throughout the earth. After the Mesozoic, the Cenozoic or the "Age of Mammals"…

South America and Africa there are fossils found in rocks of the same age and type. Additionally, in those two landmasses, there are corresponding early mammal fossils found. Again, there are identical reptile fossils in Africa and South America. One example of a reptile is Mesosaurus. This reptile was found in both Brazil and South Africa. Coincidentally, matching plant fossils were also found in Australia, Africa, India, South America, and Antarctica.…

A 23 foot enemy is lurking in the Everglades – and it’s not leaving anytime soon. The invasive python is taking over one of Florida’s precious resources. This reptile is dangerous, from its unhinged jaw down to the end of its 200 pound body. With its carnivorous instinct, the python is literally eating this habitat up. Additionally, the python isn’t native to Florida or the United States. Furthermore, people are purchasing pythons as an alternative to pets. The Burmese python is threatening the…

‘’Being Prey’’ both had an experience with a dangerous reptile. Would you be up for the challenge? The setting in each of these stories were ‘’relatably’’ different. They each had to do with some sort of dangerous reptile. In ‘’Being Prey’’ the setting was in present day – in a swamp. This is un-touched by humans, and the predator in this was a crocodile... While in ‘’A Sound of Thunder’’ the setting was pre-historic in a jungle with the reptile of dinosaurs. In conclusion, both of the…

refugees and relatives or descendants from foreigners relationships, which decided that Galapagos were their home and tourism their lifestyle and job. Second, The Galapagos Islands are the only place where people can meet endemic species of mammals, reptiles and birds. Finally, if people want to meet the nature and know a little about the Galapagos Islands History, taking trips around its lands will be the best decision. In conclusion, Galapagos Islands are the best chance for people to meet…