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ear canal. At the end of this ear canal is the eardrum. When the energy, also known as sound waves, hit the eardrum, they make it vibrate. The hammer, anvil and stapes in your skull, notice those vibrations and move them on towards the cochlea, a snail-shaped structure houses fluid and tiny hairs called cilia. The vibrations passed on from the eardrum…

Aquatic macrophytes functions in several ways in the aquatic environment, they are critical to Niger Delta inland waters because they enhance the physical structure of the habitat which provides living space for small animals and play an important role in fisheries production. Macrophytes play a vital role in the aquatic environment and the lives of rural communities but unfortunately very little effort is being directed towards the conservation of these resources and these macrophytes can get…

Mud flats are a vital type of marine habitat that provide several different functions for various marine invertebrates. They provide both permanent and temporary homes to small invertebrates including several species of worms, crabs, snails, and other benthic fauna. These organisms are responsible for the breakdown of organic materials often deposited here, as well as filling the role of prey for many predators that hunt in the shallow waters (Dyer et al., 2000). Mud flats are most often…

courage and boldness into Kambili as she persuades her to talk back to Amaka whenever Amaka says nasty things to her. Kambili for once hears herself: “I don’t know how to prepare the orah leaves, but you can show me” (134), Akachi Ezeigbo maintains in Snail Sense Feminism that the woman must balance between “the Western Individuality and African Communalism” (22). Kambili is very willing to liberate and discover herself and asset her individuality to learn and be part of the family. She…

As mentioned previously, ocean acidification has internal effects on different developmental stages in the growth and reproduction of marine animals. From the first spark of life of fertilization to the growth of these species can be affected. The 2005 Kyoto University in Japan research determined that carbon dioxide concentration of 200ppm being pumped into the seawater reduces growth rates for many sea species (Hardt & Safina 71). Other experiments show the struggle of phytoplankton balancing…

Today in America we have many exotic species that are introduced into our environment. Some of these species have been introduced on purpose and others by mistake. Other species are introduced into our ecosystem to help control a pest and others are introduced because they make good game to hunt or fish. Species that are considered to be an invasive species are labeled that because they have potential to harm and can spread aggressively. Invasive species can come around in a multitude of…

Previously, researchers believed that cave paintings and other symbols were only found in Europe from around 40,000 years ago. However, that thought has been majorly challenged after researchers found hand stencil and a nearby painting in Indonesia dating 39,900 and 35,400 years old respectively. They were able to date the calcite, which contains trace amounts of steadily decaying radioactive uranium. Another team found incredibly compelling evidence of symbolism in South Africa's Blombos cave.…

There once was a lake, where every animal lived in harmony. One summer afternoon, a thunder storm rolled in. “Lets hide!” shouted Fredy Frog, over a loud rumble of thunder. Tiny Turtle, his best friend, shook his head and hid inside his shell. The thunder sounded so scary and the flashes of lightning blinded him. “Tiny, move!” urged Fredy, pushing on his friend’s shell. But the shell was too heavy. Fredy slipped and flew over it, landing on his head. Suddenly, a volt of lightning arched out of…

Then The Dry Leaves Rustled On Friday afternoon, Bailey Moran came home from her school looking unusually sad. Earlier that day, she was embarrassed in front of the whole class, when her teacher found out that the story she read out was not entirely original. Though she knew her English teacher was very strict, she had taken the liberty of borrowing a few ideas from the Internet. She silently cursed herself for being imbecile. When her teacher warned her of the severe consequences, she had…

Explore the issue of belonging and how it is presented in ‘An Unknown Girl’ (Moniza Alvi) and ‘The Necklace’ (Guy de Maupassant) Although one is a poem and the other a famous short story, both ‘An Unknown Girl’ and ‘The Necklace’ are united by one ubiquitous theme: the issue of belonging. ‘An Unknown Girl’ explores how the narrator, who remains anonymous, finds her sense of belonging in an Indian bazaar through hennaing, with the help of an unknown girl. In ‘The Necklace’, Maupassant tells…