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    Zoo Respiration

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    highly efficient at extracting oxygen form water However‚ they must expend much more energy to do so (up to 20% vs 1-2% of resting metabolism) Respiratory surfaces must be thin and wet so that gas can diffuse through an aqueous phase between environment and circulation (also to maintain cells themselves) Air breathers have adapted specialized invaginations of the body to “take in” air Ventilation-mechanisms to move air into and out of the body Evaginations (gills) for water breathing Invaginations

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    trip to the zoo

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    Methods of Sociological and Social Services Research II (Soc 4112) Winter‚ 2014 Instructor: Dr. Will Johnson‚ office: MI 3088 e-mail: will.johnson@csueastbay.edu The class will meet Mon. – Wed.‚ 8:40 – 10:30 a.m. in Valley Bus. & Tec. Rm. 221. Office hours: Wednesday‚ 1:00-2:00 p.m.‚ MI 3088. Course Overview This course introduces you to basic quantitative research skills. If you succeed in this course you will have the skills you need to: (a) Acquire sociological and social services

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    An Analysis of the Zoo Story

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    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………….1 2. The Coordinates of The Zoo Story …………………………………………….....2 3. Plot ………………………………………………………………………………..3 3.1 Exposition ……………………………………………………………….……3 3.2 Conflict ……………………………………………………………………….3 3.3 Complication ……………………………………………………………….4-5 3.4 Climax ………………...……………………………………………………5-6 3.5 Resolution ………………………………………………………………….6-7 4. Characters………………………………………………………………….……...8 4.1 Main Character ………………………………………………………………..8

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    Is Hiroshima Necessary

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    In order to put an end to the horrifying war which took millions of lives‚ the bombing was indeed necessary. Only the presence of an overwhelming demonstration of destructive capability would serve as a shock to and be sufficient in changing the mindset of the stubborn Japanese military‚ making them surrender unconditionally. However‚ traditional firing of air raids would have been another alternative even though it would require a longer time and greater efforts. Thus‚ I would argue that only the

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    The Truth About Zoos

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    The Truth About Zoos Argument Assignment Tracey Starr The Truth About Zoos Zoos are public parks which claim to display animals for the purpose of recreation and education‚ as well as the protection of endangered species; but the reality is that zoos are doing more harm than good. Animals in the zoo are more likely to suffer from illness or injury than an animal living in the wild‚ and they often have a shorter lifespan. Even though some zoos have an endangered species exhibit with

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    Argumentative Essay Zoos

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    Zoos are beneficial in many ways. They have many ways of protecting animals. For example‚ people can help endangered animals from possible extinction. They can also help animals from losing their habitat. Furthermore‚ people can help animals with their injuries. Also‚ people can get an emotional bond with animals. In the world‚ there are many endangered species. Animals are being threatened by many dangers in the wild. With zoos‚ animals can be protected. According to an online article‚(Arguments

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    Alternative Tourism

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    Alternative Tourism Introduction Due to advances in transportation and communication technology‚ an increase in disposable incomes and leisure times in Western Europe‚ North America (Choi & Sirakaya‚ 2006; Hall & Muller‚ 2005; Momsen‚ 2005; Mowfort & Munt‚ 2003; Smith‚ 2005)‚ North-East and South-East Asia‚ and the globalization of capitalism (Mowfort & Munt‚ 2003)‚ the tourism industry has grown to become the fourth largest economic sector globally‚ with 806 million tourist arrivals and international

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    Alternative Fuels

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    Alternative Fuels People in America do not realize the fact that driving their vehicle is one of the regular activities that they do that has one of the largest impacts on the earth. With more and more cars in use each day‚ the more fossil fuels are called for. Fossil fuels are natural fuels that were formed from the remains of living organisms. These fossil fuels typically take millions of years to be formed. Since most fossil fuels are being imported due to it taking a huge amount of time

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    Why Are Zoos Immoral

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    1. Are zoos immoral? Defend your response. Do not just provide your opinion‚ rather support your opinion by drawing upon the readings and comparing and contrasting the differing views. Immorality by definition is that which does not conform to moral standards. The concept of what is and is not moral however has no standard. Morality varies by religion‚ culture‚ ethnicity‚ regional area‚ etc. When considering the question‚ “are zoos immoral?”‚ a definition of what is and is not moral must be first

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    Primate Essay at the Zoo

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    Clay Chastain Dr. Hamilton‚ ANTH 2310-1 The Zoo Project: Nonhuman Primate Research 7 November 2006 Background Information In the world‚ a variety of primate species exist. Each species a unique function in the wild and differs‚ sometimes greatly‚ from another primate species. Two species that will be analyzed here are the Wolf’s Guenon (Cercopithecus wolfi)‚ an Old World monkey‚ and the Black-handed Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)‚ a

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