“What is a poisonous plant‚” one may ask. A poisonous plant is a something that is a toxic and can be harmful to humans‚ animals‚ and even insects. Poisonous plants exist because they may benefit a species‚ but may also be harmful to others. Many noxious plants can result in immense pain‚ sickness‚ disease‚ and mortality. Some of these plants include: the Atropa Belladonna‚ Brugmansia‚ and Ricinus Communis. The Atropa Belladonna emanates from Eurasia‚ which is located northeast of the United States
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MEDICINAL PLANTS INTRODUCTION India ranks sixth under world’s twelve mega bio-diversity zones. Out of these‚ two ofthem exist in our country. India possesses tremendous ecological bio-diversity. Itcontains 5 % of the world’s bio-diversity on 2 % of the earth’s surface. Thebiodiversity in our country is unique in nature and its in-situ and ex-situ conservationis very well needed. In recent years‚ the global demand of herbs has led to a quantumjump in volume of medicinal plants traded
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Table Animal slaughter is a necessary evil‚ but unfortunately with the way it is carried out it is repulsive. For as long as recorded history mankind has hunted animals for survival and that practice continues today. The main use for an animal is for food; this is the oldest and the most universal form of an animal. With advancements of the world’s civilization‚ animals were traded at markets and the owner would receive a payment for the animal’s value. This process continues today. Animals are
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the principal form of contact with animals is at meal times. The use of animals for food is probably the oldest and the most widespread form of animal use. Since the beginning of civilization‚ mankind has been surviving by hunting and feeding on animals. Animals remained hunted by mankind for food and for survival. With the evolution of mankind‚ animals were traded for other benefits in return and as the evolution continues to its present state today‚ animals can be bought for a price deemed reasonable
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Nutrition in Plants – Mineral Nutrition- essential minerals for plant growth MODULE - 2 Forms and Function of Plants and Animals 9 Notes NUTRITION IN PLANTS – MINERAL NUTRITION Sometimes you may observe that a potted plant kept in sunlight and provided with sufficient water does not grow. Its leaves look pale and weak. Plant may not even flower properly. Such a situation is an indication‚ that the plant may not be getting all that is required for normal growth and development. In most of such
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Outline of Lecture Notes for Sept. 9 What is Animal Behaviour? Scientific study of how and why animals behave the way they do Uses both evolutionary theory and behavioural physiology Why study animal behaviour? Establish general rules regulating behaviour Determine how best to preserve endangered animals Control economically important pests Develop better conditions for domestic animals and animals in zoos Cane Toads in Australia Ecological disaster due to lack of understanding of
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organic materials which are used for cellular function (Wikipedia). Plants are an example of this kind of organism. A current scientific topic in regard to photoautotrophs is the topic of non-native invasive plants. When a plant is non-native‚ or exotic‚ it means that it is not originally from the United States. They are often brought to an area by accident‚ possibly for agricultural or horticultural purposes. An invasive plant is one that is established‚ then expand and reproduce on their own
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List Of Animals In Danger | Addax | African Elephant | African Lion | American Marten | Animals In Danger | Arabian Oryx | Asian Otter | Bald Eagle | Black Rhinoceros | Blue & Yellow Macaw | Bottlenose Dolphin | Brazilian Tapir | Bridled Nailtail Wallaby | Brown Grizzly Bear | California Condor | Cassowary | Cheetah | Commersons Dolphin | Corncrake | Dalmatia Pelican | Dugong | Eastern Cougar | Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake | European Otter | Fresh Water Crocodile |
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Animal cells are distinct from plant cells. Animal cells lack a cell wall (cellulose) which allows the animal to move without breaking it’s cells apart. When you break a piece of celery‚ the noise It has a nucleus‚ a cytoplasm and a cell membrane. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_some_animal_cel... What are facts about on animal cells? theyt have no cell wall. they have a nucleus and nucleolus. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_facts_about_on_... What are some facts on an animal cell
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Genetically Modified Crop Plants Biology 115 Genetically Modified Crop Plants Genetically modified crop plants and animals have great potential to change the world we live in. I believe that genetically modified crop plants can cure world starvation and at the same time improve the quality of food production. I recall when Senator Ron Paul was a presidential candidate in 2008 and student asked him his stances on genetically modified food products. His reply was “Big businesses
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