storytelling. Parents tell their children stories‚ leaders tell their followers stories‚ and it has always just been accepted as a part of life. The question I often ask myself is why are these story’s told‚ why not just tell the truth? The (2003) movie Big Fish directed by Tim Burton‚ helped me put reason behind the mythological story telling that has always been. In my eyes the film takes a different approach to myth than most would consider; which is the significance of myth to the individual. Too often
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whether it’s animal or plant hundreds exist here in our ecosystems today. Species that are found in a specific area and only found in this specific place are called endemic species. Here in Florida we have several endemic species and an example of one is the great Florida Panther. The Florida Panther is also a very endangered species only a few hundred still exist. Many factors contribute to its small population such as human development. But also there’s another factor that specifically is a concern
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using camouflage‚ it gives another opportunity to let the starfish hide from predators rather than scare the predators off and possibly risk their life more. By these two adaptations‚ it allows the starfish be able to survive in the ocean and increases the likelihood of the starfishes survival by hiding in their shelter‚ which is one of the three limiting factors in the ocean. By being able to eat food in large size or quantity‚ it benefits the starfish because they will be able to eat
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November 15‚ 2012 Word count: 3938 What is the best fish to eat? Fish are the oldest vertebrates (“Fishes”). Amazingly‚ these ancient creatures inhabit the vast majority of Earth’s aquatic environments from fresh water lakes to rivers and even the darkest depths of the ocean. Scientists have identified about 26‚000 different species of fish. (“Fishes”). Because of their long history and widespread availability‚ fish has become an extremely important part of the worldwide human
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Louisiana Red Swamp Crayfish (Procambarus clarkia) Michael Williams NUID: 99589785 Life 121L Section 114 Abstract In this experiment‚ we observed the different physical traits of several cray fish and put two of them each toe to toe in a small container to see which one would dominate their opponent. One of the main behaviors we looked for was a dominance display. When using this dominance display‚ one cray fish will stand up very tall while spreading its chelae‚ the other cray fish will be submissive
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Fish oil health benefits are exaggerated‚ says a new study appearing in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. And yet‚ it warns‚ increased consumer demand for fish oil is pushing fish populations to the brink. Medical scientists from St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto have teamed with researchers from the University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Centre and author Farley Mowat to closely examine the effects of health claims with regard to seafood. For years‚ international
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Albert “The Boogey Man” Fish This next serial killer is one that to me is one of the most horrible killers that ever lived. There is no other way to describe Albert Fish as anything but a monster. He was a living nightmare that looked like an innocent grandpa. But under the surface he was something that no sane person can possibly imagine. Fish’s sadistic behavior did not begin to surface until after his wife left him for John Straube. Fish got great pleasure from pain. Whether him inflicting
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Literature review An in-depth view into fish disease Kimberley 12/1/2010 Contents 1 Introduction 3 1.1 What is Fish Disease 3 2 Viral diseases present 3 2.1 Freshwater species only 3 2.1.1 Herpesvirus salmonis 3 2.1.2 Channel catfish virus 4 2.1.3 Epithelioma papillosum 4 2.1.4 Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis 5 2.1.5 Koi Herpes virus 5 2.1.6 Spring Viraemia of Carp and Swim Bladder Infection Virus 6 2.2 Both Freshwater and Marine species 6 2.2.1 Viral Haemorrhagic
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values they will hold for the remainder of their lives. Examples of the best range from the well-known Dr. Seuss books‚ to the always-popular Winnie the Pooh books. Although those are historically popular‚ The Rainbow Fish‚ by Marcus Pfister‚ is one that should be kept in mind. With it’s enticing illustrations‚ simple and descriptive context‚ and lesson it portrays‚ the children’s book The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister should be considered for a spot on the “Top 100 Children’s Books” list.
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characteristics of the whole population. When the population accumulates a substantial number of changes and conditions are right‚ a new species may appear. The main principle of evolutionary theory is that all living things including humans are related to one another through a common ancestor from earlier forms of life about 3.85 million years ago. Charles Darwin an English naturalist and geologist‚ was best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He established that all species of life have
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