Paleontology Cnidaria and Nematocysts Cnidaria‚ also called Coelenterata‚ is a large phylum of marine organisms with around 10‚000 species. These species are corals‚ jellyfish‚ various plant-like organisms‚ as well as many others. These are all very different from each other‚ except for one similar attribute. They all have Nematocysts‚ which are stinging cells used by all Cnidaria for either defense or hunting. Nematocysts have a variety of functions to fulfill these tasks. The organism can use
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Invertebrates Jellyfish The Jellyfish are truly a wonder of nature. They have always been objects of deep observation and admiration. Not to mention the fact‚ that they are also considered in great awe‚ fear and even repulsion by some folks. The repulsion and fear have originated from the fact that these creatures can be quite beautiful to behold‚ but extremely painful when stung by them. These marine creatures are classified under the group of Cnidarians. They typically have a soft jelly like consistency
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A moon pie or MoonP is a popular confection in the United States which consists of two round graham cracker cookies‚ with marshmallow filling in the center‚ dipped in a flavored coating. The traditional pie is approximately four inches (100 mm) in diameter. A smaller version exists (mini MoonPie) that is approximately half the size‚ and a Double-Decker MoonPie of the traditional diameter features a third cookie and attendant layer of marshmallow. The four main flavors are chocolate‚ vanilla‚ strawberry
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The Times of London article‚ "Man Takes First Steps on the Moon‚" and "The July 16‚ 1969‚ Launch: A Symbol of Man’s Greatness‚" are two very different pieces of work with few similarities. The Times article seems to be very factual informative‚ while focusing mainly on the actual landing of Apollo 11 and the events that happened following it. Contrastingly‚ the commentary given by Ayn Rand in "The July 16‚ 1969‚ Launch: A Symbol of Man’s Greatness‚" expands on the initial launch and the feelings
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have suggested that American astronauts did not land on the moon in 1969. To what extent is their claim reasonable? The moon landing conspiracy theories claim that some or all elements of the Apollo program and the associated moon landing are hoaxes. Various groups and individuals have made conspiracy claims revolve around a few key issues‚ the waving flag‚ the blast craters and the shadows‚ being cited as evidence in support of the Moon landing conspiracy theories. Although a number of objections
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Why do people spend time worrying about things in the past‚ when they have so much future ahead of them? In the award winning novel‚ Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech‚ a mysterious note is dropped off on the Winterbottom’s front porch: “In the course of a lifetime‚ what does is matter?” Through this metaphor‚ this message is trying to reveal to people that they should not fret the things in life that won’t matter in a few days‚ months‚ or the course of a lifetime. Even thinking about events that occurred
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NEW MOON by Stephenie Meyer * Settings * Forks‚ Washington; Volterra‚ Italy * Like Twilight‚ New Moon happens during modern times (around 2006). The book mainly took place in present-day Forks‚ Washington‚ with a short trip to Volterra‚ Italy‚ and back. * Forks‚ Washington Rainy‚ foggy‚ cold – Forks is still Forks‚ proudly claiming the highest rainfall per year in the United States. As in Twilight‚ the woods play a central role in adding a dark mood to the story
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previous night brought all the shells up onto the shore. I found an extremely shiny and smooth shell. I showed my mom and she said‚ “Wow‚ that is smooth!” I replied‚ “Yes‚ I am keeping it!” We continued walking down the beach until we found a jellyfish that washed up on the shore. I looked at it and said‚ “Wow look‚ it’s huge!” The jelly fish must have been at least 8 inches in diameter. My mom came to look and said‚ “Look how clear the body is!” I replied‚ “You can see its insides!” We continued
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Starfish or sea stars are marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum Echinodermata; class Asteroidea. Crown of Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci) are found on coral reefs in the tropics ranging from the Red Sea‚ the Indian and Pacific Oceans‚ and all the way to the Pacific coast of Panama. It plays a major role in the destruction of fast growing coral species. Scientists believe that this starfish has lived on the reefs for tens of thousands of years and when the populations of this echinoderm
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plant-like polyps before transforming into some of the greatest ocean predators‚ all without having any brain‚ heart‚ backbone‚ eyes‚ ears or teeth. Cnidaria‚ otherwise known as jellyfish‚ are gelatinous animals found at all depths within all oceans around the world‚ and are some of the oldest animals evolutionarily speaking. Jellyfish are rather simplistic‚ anatomically speaking. They are diploblastic‚ meaning that they have a body wall with two cell layers‚ an external epidermis and an internal gastro
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