Crustaceans (Crustacea) form a very large group of arthropods‚ usually treated as a subphylum‚ which includes such familiar animals as crabs‚ lobsters‚ crayfish‚ shrimp‚ krill and barnacles. The 67‚000 described species range in size from Stygotantulus stocki at 0.1 mm (0.004 in)‚ to the Japanese spider crab with a leg span of up to 12.5 ft (3.8 m) and a mass of 44 lb (20 kg). Like other arthropods‚ crustaceans have an exoskeleton‚ which they moult to grow. They are distinguished from other groups
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Dominican Republic May of 2013 I was invited to a wedding in Dominican Republic. I was at an all-time excitement just thinking about going to my first wedding while also enjoying the view‚ food‚ and weather of DR. Landing in DR made my excitement rise‚ stepping off the plane into the 98-degree weather reassured me that it was time to change into my summer clothes. My mom and I had to stand on many lines before even getting into the airport. The next thing I heard was “Welcome to Punta Cana‚ may
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Janus Agri Altar As I walked pass by the horseshoe-shaped courtyard of Agronomy Hall‚ I saw an eccentric‚ bronze art sculpture standing firmly in the middle. At first I was pondering what has this statue got to do with Agronomy Hall until I walked closer to get a clearer picture. "Janus Agri Altar." That was the title given to this 14-foot metal structure that serves as a symbol for the Agronomy Hall. Although the sculpture might look very simple and old‚ the Janus Agri Altar has a deep meaning
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When one thinks of summer‚ it immediately comes to mind the sight of sandy beaches‚ amusement parks and hot sunny days. Coney Island‚ an extravagant vacation playground to visit especially for the summer. I have recently had an opportunity to come to such a wonderful place that the sights are still engraved in my mind. There were other attractions that I have missed out on mainly since I had only one day there. If time was not an issue‚ I would have definitely visited more programs that they provide
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Classification of Meat Based Species I. Kinds of Meat a) Beef b) Veal c) Lamb and mutton d) Pork II. Kinds of Fish a) Fin Fish b) Shellfish Vocabulary Cattle – cows‚ bulls‚ or steers that re kept on a farm or ranch for meal. Bovine - Of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle) Dull and slow-moving and stolid; like an ox Ovine - Of or pertaining to or of the nature of or characteristic of a sheep or sheep Lard - Soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the
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What does it feel like to lose humanity‚ to face an ever present conflict between the roles of civilization‚ and the urges that lead us to savagery? While many average Americans may be oblivious to this struggle‚ several characters in Lord of the Flies by William Golding represent this struggle. Characters can be seen giving into the impulse to shirk humanity as they act like savage hunters‚ constantly fighting for control‚ and committing great crimes against each other. First of all‚ many of the
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Up until 1947‚ it was believed that the Cambrian Explosion marked the first true abundance of multicellular life. However‚ this was discovered to be untrue after Sir Douglas Mawson and R.C. Sprigg mistakenly came across numerous "fossil jellyfish" in the Ediacara Hills while observing what was originally believed to be sandstones belonging to the lowest strata of the Cambrian. At first‚ these finding were dismissed as "fortuitous inorganic markings."(AAS Biographical Memoirs.) Several years later
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transmitted via vaginal‚ oral and anal sex are: - Chlamydia: infects the urethra‚ rectum and eyes in both sexes‚ and the cervix in women. If left untreated‚ long-term infection can lead to fertility problems in women. - Crabs/ Pubic lice: Crabs or pubic lice are small crab-shaped parasites that burrow into the skin to feed on blood. They live on coarse body hair‚ predominantly pubic hair - Gonorrhoea: infects the urethra‚ cervix‚ rectum‚ anus and throat. Symptoms are: Burning sensation when
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Mantis shrimp do not have a large part to play in their marine eco-system. They keep the crab and snail populations down lower than if there are no mantis shrimps. The main role they play in the eco-system is when they are zoo plankton floating around the oceans feeding fish‚ whales and other wild life. Human activities have had a small impact
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Smooth Periwinkles‚ Purple Starfish‚ Crustaceans‚ Blue Mussels‚ Dog Whelks‚ and Green Sea Urchins •Lower-limpets‚ brittle starfish green sea urchins‚ ‚ sponges‚ scale worms‚ hydroids‚ horse mussels‚ tube worms‚ ‚ sea anemones‚ sea slugs‚ and rock crabs. 9. What type of animal uses the rocky shore for their ’feeding’ grounds? Deer is an animal that uses the rocky shore for their ’feeding’ grounds‚ specifically the White Tailed Deer. 10. What factors shape the rocky
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