ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction by which offspring arise from a single parent‚ and inherit the genes of that parent only; it is reproduction which does not involve meiosis‚ ploidy reduction‚ or fertilization. The offspring will be exact genetic copies of the parent. A more stringent definition is agamogenesis which is reproduction without the fusion of gametes. Asexual reproduction is the primary form of reproduction for single-celled organisms such as the archaea
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Salmonella Introduction Being ill is never pleasant to begin with‚ especially from eating the foods we are fond of. Today‚ there are many food borne illness that can effect us but one of the most universally distributed is Salmonella. Salmonella contagion is a common microbial disease that upset the intestinal tract. They are generally inhabited in human and animal intestines and are transmitted by feces. Humans are exposed with this infection mainly through contaminated water and food .It
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Evolution of the craniate middle ear The evolution of the auditory structures of the middle ear began with the recycling of the second gill arches in primitive fish (Braxeau and Jeffery 2008). While the first set of gill arches became the upper and lower jaws‚ the upper portion of the second gill arch‚ the hyoid arch‚ became a support structure for the cranium as the hyomandibula (Manley 2010). Examinations of Sarcopterygiian fishes such as Rhipidistians and Rhizodonts describes the role of
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Reptiles and mammals differ in nature. For an excellent example of Reptilian fascism‚ watch the excellent NBC miniseries “V” (my rating: 10 out of 10). Not all reptillians are bad‚ there are many good ones as well. The reptilian nature is part of the “sin” nature. Reptiles are hierarchical and territorial in nature. Their genetics are also most compatible with demons and demonic activity. Mammals (like Cats and dogs‚ cows and horses) are more warm-hearted and loving than Reptiles. Men have
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This was announced by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) September 30‚ 2014. Animal populations such as mammals‚ birds‚ reptiles‚ fish‚ and amphibians are about half the size they were 40 years ago. This is a much greater decrease than the scientists originally anticipated. More than 10‚000 animal populations were studied by scientists. These populations consisted of 3‚038 mammal‚ bird‚ reptile‚ amphibians‚ and fish species. These trends in animal populations were then calculated to produce the “Living Planet
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wind Weeds in the water Water rippling around the lily pads Heat and Humidity Smells of decaying plants Quiet except for frogs and insects Peace My nephew‚ Kody is a 10 year old boy who loves all things I conceder gross. He loves all slimy reptiles‚ flying‚ buzzing insects‚ and most of all‚ smelly fish. Kody sneaks off at time for hours to his favorite spot we call Kody’s Pond. When I first saw his kingdom‚ all I could see was green. The tall grass along the shore line was green‚ the weeds
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propose theories and make assumptions debating whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded or cold-blooded. It was believed that dinosaurs were cold-blooded because dinosaurs were related to reptiles‚ which are cold-blooded. Now many scientists have proposed many reasons why dinosaurs were warm-blooded and not cold-blooded like reptiles. One reason why scientists believe dinosaurs were warm-blooded is because they were active‚ quick‚ and intelligent (Strauss‚ 2014). It is said that dinosaurs displayed characteristics
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The respiratory system: Comparing the lung structure of alligators and birds. Vishnu Mohan 3224328 Section 15 The respiratory system: Comparing the lung structure of alligators and birds I. Introduction II. Background information on the alligator * Archosaurs gave rise to the alligator sharing similar characteristics to the bird and have shown to have unidirectional airflow. (Claessens‚ 2004) * In alligators the air loops in a single direction through aerodynamic valves
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tragedies occurred in this river due to the deadly matatoro‚ Spanish for “bull killer”. As he was cruising‚ an elongated‚ green figure appeared on the surface of the water. An anaconda. The scientist was so fascinated by this beautiful but deadly reptile‚ he crept closer to get a better look at it. Then‚ snap! The snake bit his head‚ then wrapping its body around the scientist‚ suffocating him to death. Dinnertime! b. Slowly‚ the anaconda consumed the whole body‚ crushing the bones to the
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estimate. Eleven different illegally obtained pets were found in a Singapore apartment‚ including scorpions‚ pythons‚ and various lizards. It is said that millions of turtles‚ snakes‚ crocodiles‚ skinks‚ sugar gliders‚ snails‚ bees‚ and many other reptiles‚ mammals‚ and insects are illegally smuggled in every year. Our ecosystem is greatly affected by foreign invaders‚ be them plant or animal. Invasive species can carry diseases or containments that endanger the well being of native humans‚ plants
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