Terrestrial Biomes
... water. They may live in the photic or aphotic zone. They feed on plankton or other nekton. Examples of nekton include fish and shrimp. 3. Benthos are aquatic organisms that crawl in sediments at the bottom of a body of water. Many are decomposers. Benthos include sponges, clams, and anglerfish which ...
... water. They may live in the photic or aphotic zone. They feed on plankton or other nekton. Examples of nekton include fish and shrimp. 3. Benthos are aquatic organisms that crawl in sediments at the bottom of a body of water. Many are decomposers. Benthos include sponges, clams, and anglerfish which ...
Ecosystem
... Population: all the members of a species inhabiting a given location Community: all the interacting populations in a given area Ecosystem: the living community and the physical environment functioning together as an independent and relatively stable system. Biome: Geographic area on Earth that conta ...
... Population: all the members of a species inhabiting a given location Community: all the interacting populations in a given area Ecosystem: the living community and the physical environment functioning together as an independent and relatively stable system. Biome: Geographic area on Earth that conta ...
Chapter 1
... even though environmental conditions are constantly changing. While metabolism is the sum of all the chemical reactions that take in and transform energy and materials from the environment. o Growth and development is the process by which an organism becomes a mature adult. While reproduction is the ...
... even though environmental conditions are constantly changing. While metabolism is the sum of all the chemical reactions that take in and transform energy and materials from the environment. o Growth and development is the process by which an organism becomes a mature adult. While reproduction is the ...
Class IX Science Ch-07 Diversity in Living Organisms
... Ans: (a) (i) Lichens: Some fungal species live in permanent mutually dependent relationships with bluegreen algae. Such relationships are called symbiotic and the symbiotic life forms are called lichens. (ii) Cryptogamae: The reproductive organs of the thallophytes, the bryophytes and the pteridophy ...
... Ans: (a) (i) Lichens: Some fungal species live in permanent mutually dependent relationships with bluegreen algae. Such relationships are called symbiotic and the symbiotic life forms are called lichens. (ii) Cryptogamae: The reproductive organs of the thallophytes, the bryophytes and the pteridophy ...
Characteristics of life
... example, if you go outside on a bright summer day, the sun may cause you to squint. Perhaps the bark of an approaching dog causes you to turn your head quickly. Just as you are constantly sensing and responding to changes in your environment, so are all other organisms. For example, a specialized le ...
... example, if you go outside on a bright summer day, the sun may cause you to squint. Perhaps the bark of an approaching dog causes you to turn your head quickly. Just as you are constantly sensing and responding to changes in your environment, so are all other organisms. For example, a specialized le ...
6-8 - Wave Foundation
... nictitating membrane, that functions similar to underwater swim goggles. Their ears are hidden behind slits that close when they dive under water. Their bite force is second to none in the animal kingdom, up to 3,700 pounds (the weight of an adult walrus) per square inch (about the size of your thum ...
... nictitating membrane, that functions similar to underwater swim goggles. Their ears are hidden behind slits that close when they dive under water. Their bite force is second to none in the animal kingdom, up to 3,700 pounds (the weight of an adult walrus) per square inch (about the size of your thum ...
AN INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION
... Carbohydrate, proteins and fats constitute the macronutrients that provide fuel or energy for the body; whereas the vitamins and minerals constitute the micronutrients that are essential for the utilization of the macronutrients as building blocks of other elements of the body. The macronutrients pr ...
... Carbohydrate, proteins and fats constitute the macronutrients that provide fuel or energy for the body; whereas the vitamins and minerals constitute the micronutrients that are essential for the utilization of the macronutrients as building blocks of other elements of the body. The macronutrients pr ...
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... experiment, and create models. Ecologists conduct tests to learn why and how organisms survive. For example, tests might help explain how some organisms survive in cold water. Ecologists also learn about the interactions between organisms by observing them in their environments. Sometimes observatio ...
... experiment, and create models. Ecologists conduct tests to learn why and how organisms survive. For example, tests might help explain how some organisms survive in cold water. Ecologists also learn about the interactions between organisms by observing them in their environments. Sometimes observatio ...
Animals: Standards 1, 2, 3 Notes
... Animals that do not maintain a constant internal temperature and must gain heat to perform internal activities. They depend on the sun to heat up their bodies and allow any activity. If the environment is cold, ectothermic animals are slow moving and sluggish. Examples are snakes, lizards, fis ...
... Animals that do not maintain a constant internal temperature and must gain heat to perform internal activities. They depend on the sun to heat up their bodies and allow any activity. If the environment is cold, ectothermic animals are slow moving and sluggish. Examples are snakes, lizards, fis ...
Why and how to study ecology - Powerpoint for Sept. 14.
... • Andrewartha – 1961 – Ecology is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of organisms. • Krebs – 1972 – Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms. • Townsend et al. 2003 – Ecology is the scientific study of the dist ...
... • Andrewartha – 1961 – Ecology is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of organisms. • Krebs – 1972 – Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms. • Townsend et al. 2003 – Ecology is the scientific study of the dist ...
Functions of each organ in each organ system
... This joint allows no movement at all. Description and Function: Respiratory System Nose It contains a mucous lining and has tiny hairs (called cilia) inside it. It prevents foreign objects from entering and traps large air impurities from going further into the respiratory system (sneezing). ...
... This joint allows no movement at all. Description and Function: Respiratory System Nose It contains a mucous lining and has tiny hairs (called cilia) inside it. It prevents foreign objects from entering and traps large air impurities from going further into the respiratory system (sneezing). ...
Interrelationship of the Body Systems
... Before students generate their list of “Everything We Think We Know About…” for this topic, stimulate and focus their thinking by raising these questions so that their list will better reflect the key ideas in this show: • What is a system? Give an example of a living system and an example of a nonl ...
... Before students generate their list of “Everything We Think We Know About…” for this topic, stimulate and focus their thinking by raising these questions so that their list will better reflect the key ideas in this show: • What is a system? Give an example of a living system and an example of a nonl ...
The Notes
... (1) has wings, no scales, and hair, and why would you classify it that way? (2) has tube feet, spines, and arms that extend out from the body, and why would you classify it that way? (3) is cold-blooded, is living in the water, and has smooth skin, and why would you classify it that way? ...
... (1) has wings, no scales, and hair, and why would you classify it that way? (2) has tube feet, spines, and arms that extend out from the body, and why would you classify it that way? (3) is cold-blooded, is living in the water, and has smooth skin, and why would you classify it that way? ...
102. animals 103. daphnia 104. hydra 105. planaria
... intestines (food passes and gets nutrients) anus (waste comes out) - nervous system with a simple brain and nerve cord - has blood and blood vessels with multiple (5) hearts - no respiratory organ = takes in oxygen directly through its skin and gives off CO2 - Its skin is always moist, able to regen ...
... intestines (food passes and gets nutrients) anus (waste comes out) - nervous system with a simple brain and nerve cord - has blood and blood vessels with multiple (5) hearts - no respiratory organ = takes in oxygen directly through its skin and gives off CO2 - Its skin is always moist, able to regen ...
File - Flipped Out Science with Mrs. Thomas!
... 1. What are the 3 parts of a neuron and what do they do? Dendrites: delivers impulse to cell body Cell body : contains nucleus & organelles Axon: carries impulse away from cell body 2. What is the space between nerve cells called? ___synapse_____ 3. What is the function of the nervous system? The ne ...
... 1. What are the 3 parts of a neuron and what do they do? Dendrites: delivers impulse to cell body Cell body : contains nucleus & organelles Axon: carries impulse away from cell body 2. What is the space between nerve cells called? ___synapse_____ 3. What is the function of the nervous system? The ne ...
BIOL 2015 – Evolution and Diversity
... opened up options for ecdysozoans that are not available to animals with skeletons. In animals with a mineralized skeleton, growth can only occur by adding mineral to the existing skeleton limiting the animal's form as it grows. While many ecdysozoans maintain their basic body form throughout thei ...
... opened up options for ecdysozoans that are not available to animals with skeletons. In animals with a mineralized skeleton, growth can only occur by adding mineral to the existing skeleton limiting the animal's form as it grows. While many ecdysozoans maintain their basic body form throughout thei ...
BIOL 202 LAB 10 Mollusca and Annelida
... includes clams, mussels, scallops, oysters, snails, slugs, octopuses, squids and the chambered nautilus. There are nearly 50,000 described species of molluscs and potentially 100,000-150,000 species in existence today. Despite the diversity that exists within this phylum, the basic body plan of all ...
... includes clams, mussels, scallops, oysters, snails, slugs, octopuses, squids and the chambered nautilus. There are nearly 50,000 described species of molluscs and potentially 100,000-150,000 species in existence today. Despite the diversity that exists within this phylum, the basic body plan of all ...
Introduction to Animals KINGDOM – ANIMAL
... All arthropods have some things in common: 1) jointed legs, 2) segmented body, 3) specialized body parts, 4) an exoskeleton, and 5) a well developed nervous system. Jointed Legs (also called joint appendages). Arthro means joint and pod means foot. Jointed legs or limbs include arms, legs or other s ...
... All arthropods have some things in common: 1) jointed legs, 2) segmented body, 3) specialized body parts, 4) an exoskeleton, and 5) a well developed nervous system. Jointed Legs (also called joint appendages). Arthro means joint and pod means foot. Jointed legs or limbs include arms, legs or other s ...
Chapter 27
... Within the phylum Arthropoda, segments may look different and have different functions. A small change in a segment can modify it for eating, defense or reproduction. In some arthropod species, like this butterfly, the ___________ exhibit segmentation, but many segments are fused in the ____________ ...
... Within the phylum Arthropoda, segments may look different and have different functions. A small change in a segment can modify it for eating, defense or reproduction. In some arthropod species, like this butterfly, the ___________ exhibit segmentation, but many segments are fused in the ____________ ...
Human body and disease
... Connective tissue – includes bone, blood, and cartilage; these join other tissues together Muscle tissue – helps animals move their ...
... Connective tissue – includes bone, blood, and cartilage; these join other tissues together Muscle tissue – helps animals move their ...
Biology Written Exam Review
... How is a habitat different from a niche; What are biotic and abiotic factors? How is the movement of matter and energy through an ecosystem different? What are autotrophs? Give examples. What are heterotrophs? Give examples. What are two ways autotrophs make energy (photosynthesis and chemosynthesis ...
... How is a habitat different from a niche; What are biotic and abiotic factors? How is the movement of matter and energy through an ecosystem different? What are autotrophs? Give examples. What are heterotrophs? Give examples. What are two ways autotrophs make energy (photosynthesis and chemosynthesis ...