The poem closes with reminders of oppression‚ control and confinement. Possibility that was once limitless for the dolphins now has ’limits’ imposed upon it that will become impossible to bear. The realisation will probably hasten the creatures’ death‚ signalling that there is as much at stake from a psychological perspective as there is from the physical circumstances. Stifling of natural impulse and behaviour can have fatal consequences. The ’plastic toy’ is a further reminder of the indignity
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Another example of analogous structures in evolution is sharks and dolphins. Both of their outside appearances look similar‚ due to coloration‚ fin placement‚ and their general body shape but they are classified as different species. Despite the striking similarities‚ sharks are considered fish whereas dolphins are mammals. This shows that sharks descend from ancestors that have always lived underwater‚ hence the use of gills. Dolphins breathe air by using lungs which relates them closer to animals
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likely be affected by further evolution. Provide an example of convergent and divergent evolution‚ adaptive radiation‚ and co-evolution. Acording to chapter 2 of the text‚ Sharks and dolphins are examples of convergent evolution. They belong to widely different vertebrate groups—sharks are fish‚ whereas dolphins are mammals—yet‚ they live in similar environments and have evolved similar characteristics. Note their similar overall shape and coloration‚ location and shape of dorsal (back) fins‚ and
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environments and kept in captivity for our selfish pleasures. In the film‚ Frontline: A Whale of a Business‚ it is documented that marine animals‚ such as dolphins are caught in dry fisheries in Asian countries. During the process‚ dolphins are directed into a lagoon‚ where they are enclosed by surrounding boats. Then trainers‚ like those at SeaWorld‚ choose dolphins that have the potential to survive in their enclosures. Those that are not chosen are brutally murdered by the fishermen with weapons. The same
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The emblems I chose were an eagle‚ dove‚ dolphin‚ and a scale. An eagle stands for a man of action‚ the dove stands for peace‚ the dolphin stands for swiftness‚ and the scale stands for fairness. I chose these colors and symbols to represent my family because we are generous and peaceful family. My family are very reliable and will sacrifice
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Emily Bradford English 102 Echols 4 April 2014 SeaWorld: Harmless Entertainment or Preview of Orca Extention? Who does not love to see dolphins and whales flipping and doing tricks? Although the animals look happy and unharmed‚ there is a dark truth behind the captive marine life in amusement parks and zoos. Yes‚ attending zoos and marine life amusement parks are a part of childhood; but recently researchers have discovered just how cruel the environment is for the marine life in captivity. After
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airport. These benefits‚ however‚ must be weighted against potential destruction to the environment including the air pollution and noise pollution to the nearby residents. In addition‚ the Hong Kong propriety species‚ which is the Chinese White Dolphin‚ will be decreased‚ as their habitat will be
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The book I have been perusing for as long as weeks is Island of the Blue dolphins and in the Pacific there is an island formed like a major fish sunning itself in the ocean. Around it‚ blue dolphins swim‚ otters play‚ and ocean elephant and flying creatures proliferate. A youthful Indian young lady lives and sits tight for her kin to return for her‚ from the land toward the east. Karana with her long dark hair and her dim skin‚ stood her ground on an island after her kin had left for another place
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After a long monotonous school schedule and unbearable heat of summers‚ I was looking forward to a big day for every student that is the day our summer vacations start. My summer vacations started from 10th May the last day of school‚ it was exciting as I have been discussing about the holidays plan with my friends and lots of plans were already running in my mind and almost occupied the major portion of my mind. The very next day I started discussing plans with my parents but no sooner I realized
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Best Quarterback in NFL History. Brett Favre is the best quarterback of all time‚ and I can prove it. Some argue that Brett Favre is the greatest because of his NFL records in wins‚ passing touchdowns‚ passing yards and consecutive starts. These records are the foundation of Favre’s case as the best‚ but let’s take a look and find out why Favre is really the best. Brett Favre’s interception record is the argument that kills Favre. The reason why Favre isn’t the greatest‚ right? Wrong. When
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