Adaptation is a process of nature in which an animal becomes better suited to its habitat and can be found throughout nature. In vertebrate species‚ these adaptations often affect the skeletal system. One example of skeletal adaptation can be found in locomotion. There is a skeletal adaption called fossorial locomotion which means that animals overtime has modified to allow movement‚ to dig and live underground. These species often have modified limbs to aid in digging‚ as well as‚ compact bodies
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Plants Desert Baobab Tree The baobab tree is the iconic tree of the African Sahara. It is readily recognized by its enormous trunk and‚ by comparison‚ scrawny stems and twigs. It is the source of many legends among the tribes of the area‚ and is also a rich source of traditional medicine. In a land where rainfall is limited and it is rare to find even tiny bushes‚ the gigantic baobab tree thrives. It is able to do so due to a number of unique adaptations that it has perfected over the course
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helplessness‚ curiosity‚ innocence‚ affectionate behavior and a need to be nurtured are also generally considered cute. Konrad Lorenz argued in 1949 that infantile features triggered nurturing responses in adults and that this was an evolutionary adaptation which helped ensure that adults cared for their children‚ ultimately securing the survival of the species. As evidence‚ Lorenz noted that humans
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The Concept of Adaptation Using Sis. Callista Roy’s Model of Adaptation A Concept Analysis St. Augustine’s College Exploring the Concept of Adaptation Adaptation has long been described as one of the mean tools of human and animal survival. A chameleon changes its color to hide from a predator‚ a child becomes withdrawn to deal with the death of a loved one or a soldier learns how to walk with a prosthetic limb after the traumatic amputation of a leg due to injury. All of these situations
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Cynopterus brachyotis (Lesser short-nosed fruit bat) With an appearance typical of a fruit bat‚ the lesser short-nosed fruit bat is a beautiful example. Its dog-like face with large‚ appealing eyes and white edging on the ears give this bat a magical quality. When roosting‚ the bat wraps its black wings tightly around its body like a cloak‚ leaving only the head visible. The white finger bones stand out against the black wing membranes‚ adding to the striking effect. The fur is short and greyish
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than 24 hours of sunlight‚ these can also last for several months. Due to these factors‚ animals living in this
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Adaptation/ Plasticity: The human brain is able to change and adapt at any given age as if it was made of plastic‚ with the help of brain mapping we are able to know what sections are the most flexible and how it affects human behavior. We (humans) start out being less well adapted to our environment than any other animal. By the time we are adults we can use tools that our genetic heritage couldn’t have possibly taught our nervous system to use like phones‚ computers‚ etc. This is due to neuroplasticity
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first reported by Hans Selye in the general adaptation theory (GAS). [pic] The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) In order to develop a general theory for the physiological response of humans and animals to stress‚ Hans Selye‚ former director of Experimental Medicine and Surgery at the University of Montreal‚ performed an integrated analysis of the effects of stress on adrenal gland function. He called his model of stress adaptation the General Adaptation Syndrome or GAS. The GAS was thought by
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The Glaucus Atlanticus I wrote about the Glaucus Atlanticus‚ I will be talking about its adaptations‚ abilities to survive and‚ where it can be located. This animal is really interesting because it can be kept as a pet. It has many other names but one is the blue dragon. Although it is called the blue dragon it is a sea slug. The Glaucus Atlanticus can adapt to a lot of things‚ here are some of them. The Blue Dragon can adapt to any kind of poison there suis in the world. They can also get
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the plant. This means that guard cells on the stomata are generally inactive. 3. An increased number of stomata‚ that can be on either side of leaves. 4. A less rigid structure: water pressure supports them. 5. Flat leaves on surface plants for flotation. 6. Air sacs for flotation. 7. Smaller roots: water can diffuse directly into leaves. 8. Feathery roots: no need to support the plant. 9. Specialized roots able to take in oxygen. Floating All floating plants
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