Acquiring a parasitic roundworm can happen by eating uncooked meat with larvae in it‚ by entrance into unprotected cuts or directly through the skin‚ by transfer via mosquitoes or other blood sucking insects. The parasitic nematodes that plague humans most often are whipworms‚ hookworms‚ pinworms‚ ascarids and filarids.
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These plants have their roots in the bottom of the pond‚ but they can reach above the surface of the water. This pond is an ideal habitat for the animals that must climb to the surface for oxygen. Aquatic insect larvae are abundant. They serve as food for larger insects‚ which in turn are food for crayfish‚ frogs‚ salamanders‚ and turtles. Pond
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Ahh the ctenophora‚ a wondrous and simple creature that symbolises the mystery of the vastly unexplored ocean‚ and exactly what beauty hides underneath. Today‚ with this compelling speech‚ I’m going to bring each and every one of you on a trip with me to the dark depths of the ocean‚ specifically 7000 metres deep‚ where we will find our star of the show. The comb jelly is an enigmatic creature which‚ in the vast tapestry of marine species‚ is really a testament to the diversity of life that lurks
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Arthropods are part of the largest and most diverse phylum in the animal kingdom. The phylum which I am speaking of is called Arthropoda‚ which is Latin for "jointed feet." Arthropods are arranged of more than one million invertebrate species within four subphyla. The four subphyla consist of five classes of Uniramia including insects‚ three classes of Chelicerata including horseshoe crabs and arachnids‚ Trilobita (which are extinct)‚ and Crustacea. When you break down an arthropod you will find
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The life cycle and life span of the fire ant is similar to other types of ants. After sperm is transferred to the female from the male‚ the male will soon die. A queen supplied with food by worker ants can lay up to 800 eggs per average day. Larvae develop 6 to 10 days and then pupate. The average colony contains 100‚000 to 500‚000 workers and up to several hundred winged forms and queens. A colony is usually started by a single queen‚ but some have up to five queens. The fire
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the main role in educating the children but the men and women both shared the roles of healers‚ law makers‚ performers and painters. CHANGE PP. The main role of the women was to gather food. They would collect seeds‚ vegetables‚ fruits‚ insects and larvae. It was then their job to cook and prepare the meal. Women took care of the children until they reached the age of six. CHANGE PP. Until around age 6‚ children would get looked after by their mother. After this age‚ boys would learn hunting with
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Phylum Annelida General Information * "Segmented worms" * ----Include about 15‚000 species. * Example: Earthworms‚ leeches‚ clam worms. * They all have segmented body divided by septa. * Septa * walls of tissue. * These organisms contain Bristols called Satae. * Satae * They use setae to move‚ burrow‚ swim (clam works). * These are worldwide organisms. * These are Detrivore * They feed on dead organic material all the way to parasites.
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Monarch Butterfly Public Awareness Is it important to the public about the monarch butterfly awareness? yes ‚ it is important because many people care about monarch butterflies.One of the problems is climate change because many butterflies flea during the winter because cold front arrives and makes the butterflies fleas and go someplace else. Many butterflies leave for many different stuff such as climate ‚ polluting ‚and public awareness. Background information Monarch Butterflies are a beautiful
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through gills known as "branchia" (Utah gov). They can be found in inland saltwater systems such as brine pools. Artemia are the largest species found in the Great Salt Lake. When conditions are ideal‚ matured females release active young or nauplii (larvae) into the water. However‚ when conditions are non-ideal the females release dormant cysts. Inside the cyst‚ the embryo is metabolically inactive. Once cysts are introduced to saline waters‚ and environment conditions are
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mexicanum A sexually mature adult axolotl‚ at age 18–24 months‚ ranges in length from 15–45 cm (6–18 in)‚ although a size close to 23 cm (9 in) is most common and greater than 30 cm (12 in) is rare. Axolotls possess features typical of salamander larvae‚ including external gills and a caudal fin extending from behind the head to the vent. Their heads are wide‚ and their eyes are lidless. Their limbs are underdeveloped and possess long‚ thin digits. Males are identified by their swollen cloacae lined
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