on exposed rock of high altitude. Most lichens have a sandwich structure with an upper and lower surface of compact fungal tissue between them‚ a layer of loosely arranged algal cells concentrate just below the upper surface. Functions of fungus: 1. It encloses the algae and protects from from desiccation. 2. It helps to absorb minerals and water. 3. It provides anchorage on the substratum. Functions of algae: They carry out photosynthesis and supply carbohydrates. Leguminous plants
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In the rainforest ecosystem‚ everything is connected to one another. There is an interconnectedness existing in this ecosystem. To continue to function‚ the ecosystem depends on the interactions between the biotic and abiotic factors. An ecosystem survives by a combination of energy flow and matter recycling. To understand the interconnectedness of the ecosystem‚ food webs and food chains could be observed. Each organism depends on each other to survive and maintain their populations. In the food
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The causes of the Salem Witch Trials have long been researched and studied. However‚ it is more than likely a combination of a number of factors such as illness and religious practices. One theory is that the girls suffered from poisoning from a fungus that grows on rye grains. Some suggest that the girls did not suffer from anything at all but instead that they were bored with their everyday lives. Lastly‚ some people believe that the girls may have suffered from a psychological illness that caused
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allegations that may have played a role in many of history’s mysterious events. Some speculations are that girls suffered from sickness and questionable actions due to fungus on rye. Even though there are many theories as to why the girls of the Salem witch trials made accusations‚ the two most believable are that there was fungus growing on the rye and the girls suffered from an outbreak of encephalitis because the girls showed signs of sickness and questionable actions. In February 1692‚ the
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with a person who is infected may spread the fungal infection. If an athlete touches the skin of an infected person’s skin the fungus can be transmitted. Another way is from an object to a human. For instance‚ tight shoes that has little or no air circulation causes the toes to squeeze together. This creates moist‚ warm places between the athlete’s toes. As a result‚ the fungus filled shoes comes into contact with a person giving them the tinea pedis infection. Wet socks can also carry athlete’s foot
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color. Sample type C: (Kiwi fruit) had fungus and mold‚ per changes in shape‚ size‚ and color .In addition; it was soft to touch‚ like butter. The substrate had dark brown color with a minor aroma. The paper towel was covered with dark brown mold spots and very it was very damped. Sample type D: On day seven‚ the cake changed in shape and color. The cake was now yellow in color. However‚ after the seven days the cake became black in color. It grew molds and fungus on it and felt like a sponge. The paper
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have been greatly reduced by its use. It was not only a miracle drug for the soldiers in battle‚ it also saved many lives in society. Children who received cuts and scrapes during play could now be cured in a relatively short time with this simple fungus. Often simple wounds‚ or even wounds received by farmers‚ or factory workers who were hurt on the job were often a death sentence. The discovery of penicillin changed that. Not only was penicillin great at healing wounds‚ it was also effective against
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1.05 assessment by ??????? 1) What does it mean when scientists say that living organisms share a universal genetic code? Genetic code means DNA and when organisms share a univeral genetic code they share a structure of DNA. 2) How does a universal genetic code relate to the hypotheses about the origin of life on Earth?Universal Genetic code would indicate that all organisms descended from a common ancestor‚ seeing how all organsims share a
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White Nose Syndrome in bats does not impact all of North America‚ only in the southeast and east regions. Population decline indicated that the disease would threaten 32% of the bat species (Fred‚ 2013). White Nose Syndrome is a disease caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (formerly known
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toad and does not exist in a natural state anymore‚ only in a state of captivity because is in extinction. One of the reasons because frogs are facing extinction are humans as well‚ because humans destroy their habitat. Another reason is a well-known fungus called
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