Similarities of physiology and behaviour due to homology - share common ancestor with that trait or analogy - not due to common ancestor but common due to convergent evoution. Improvement suggestions: the behavioural homology of crocodiles and birds may be flawed. Also the analogy between fish and mammals could be wrong as the post-anal tail of quadrupedal mammals and fish is a common trait. Homology and Analogy Essay Animal Form and Function Homology and Analogy Many species share similarities
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Large sharks such as tiger and bull sharks‚ both of which do enter bays‚ estuaries and river mouths‚ may pose a threat to Florida manatees in those waters. Other potential predators include American alligators and crocodiles‚ the latter wide-ranging along the South Florida coast. Orcas‚ which have been implicated in attacks on dugongs in the Indian Ocean‚ aren’t particularly common in manatee range. Calves are likely more vulnerable than adults to such
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with being a supporter of the Egyptian army and warriors (Sobekneferu). Her main goal was to improve agriculture and mining. Sobekheferu’s name means “She who shows beauty of Sobek”. Sobek related to the Nile crocodile‚ and was portrayed as either a reptile or a human body with a crocodile head (Sisowath). Sobek represented power‚ fertility‚ military prowess‚ and provided protection against the dangers of the Nile (Sisowath). Someone who helped fund the cult of Sobek was Sobekneferu’s father‚ Amenemhat
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Green‚ or common iguanas are among the most popular reptile pets in the United States. Iguanas are from the family called Iguanidae. This is a group of animals made up of lizards. In the wild iguanas are usually found in South American rain forests. They have also been seen in Central America‚ Puerto Rico‚ and Florida. Iguanas are herbivores‚ so they like to eat leaves‚ flowers‚ and types of fruit. Iguanas are diurnal‚ which means they are awake during the day‚ and they sleep at night. These reptiles
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Introduction Masai Mara is "The" park of parks in Kenya. Its grass-carpeted smooth hills‚ the chocolate Mara river waters with frolicking hippos‚ as well as the rich faunal diversity‚ fulfill the expectations of any visitor searching the African landscapes portraited in motion pictures such as "Out of Africa" or "Mogambo". The Masai Mara is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary . It is a large park reserve in south-western Kenya‚ which is effectively the northern continuation of the Serengeti
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Records‚ Louisiana is the state with the largest alligator population.[6] The majority of American alligators inhabit Florida and Louisiana‚ with over a million alligators in each state. Southern Florida is the only place where both alligators and crocodiles live side by side. American alligators live in freshwater environments‚ such as ponds‚ marshes‚ wetlands‚ rivers‚ lakes‚ and swamps‚ as well as in brackish environments.[7] When they construct gator holes in the wetlands‚ they increase plant diversity
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haven they arrived at was the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya that took about a year to reach (McKay‚ 2002). Over the course of their walk‚ any were shot at by Northern troops‚ died from starvation and dehydration‚ eaten by predator such as lions and crocodiles. All of these dangers they faced had nearly cut the number of boys in half. Out of the 26‚000 boys that had started the journey to the refugee camps‚ only 10‚000 boys made it into the camp in Kenya (IRC‚ 2014). Though they finally had a place that
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so much until he started to envy Hugh. Sedaris stated‚ “We had a collie and a house cat… They had a monkey and two horses named Charlie Brown and Satan… I threw stones at stop sighs… Hugh threw stones at crocodiles.” (Paragraph 8‚ page 109) Sedaris thought throwing stones at crocodiles was really fun. He did not realize what kind of danger Hugh was really in. “No fifteen-foot python ever wandered onto my school’s basketball court… I begged‚ I prayed nightly‚ but it just never happened…
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I. Introduction The world of literature is a created world that often deals with the world of people and their everyday experiences. Most modern critics agree that whatever its apparent content‚ literature is finally to be regarded as a portrait or imitation of life (Pickering and Hoeper‚ 1981; 11-12). The portrait of people‚ their personalities and lives are portrayed through characters in the works of literature. In addition‚ portrait which has always played a central role in understanding
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Costa Rica Soccer Adventures‚ Experiences‚ and mistakes; all crucial things that shape and mold our lives. From thrilling zip lining to relaxing hot springs all of us were always together. Costa Rica was definitely a memory that will never be forgotten. Together as team we all bonded so well with not only each other but also the coaching staff‚ trainer‚ yourself‚ and the parents. It was a bit of a drag during the trip traveling three to four hours as well as waking up at eight every morning. Looking
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