Friday, August 24, 2012

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 Homologous Structures
A dog for an example has a homologous structure in its leg. A homologous structure is a structure that was passed down by the same ancestor or same developmental origin.
Introduced Species
A non-native species, like the mustard seed plant, that is living outside its native land which was brought to an area by the homo sapiens.
Analogous Structures
These geese have wings which are features of different species that are similar in function but vary in structure.
Frond
The leaves of this fern are called fronds. These fronds are large leaves with many divisions.
Seed Dispersal
The white seeds in the picture were dispersed through the wind. Seed dispersal is the movement or transport of seeds from parent plant.
Population
These fish are all of the same species that live in the same geographical area.

Eukaryote
This mushroom is a eukaryotic organism which is a single-celled or multicellular organism whose cells contain a distinct membrane-bound nucleus.
Asexual Reproduction
The algae is this picture uses asexual reproduction to reproduce. Asexual reproduction is the formation of new individuals from the cell/cells of a single parent.
ATP
ATP creates the power for most of the energy consuming activities of cells, for an example the muscles in your arms contracting so you can bend and move it.
Modified Leaf Of A Plant
These berries are a modified leaf of a plant. A modified leaf is a leaf that changes due to the plants surroundings to help the plant survive in its surroundings.

Modified Stem Of A Plant
The thorns on the rose are used to protect the flower from animals grazing upon them.
Bilateral Symmetry
The lobster in this picture has bilateral symmetry. Bilateral Symmetry is a basic body plan where the left and right sides of the organism can be divided into mirror images of each other.
Modified Root Of A Plant
This grass has a modified root that allows the grass to grow in the sand. A modified root of a plant is used to help get the plant nutrition and keep it in its place.
Detritovore
This fish is a bottom feeder which means it uses organic waste as its main food source.

Radial Symmetry
The jellyfish have a condition of having similar parts regularly arranged around a central axis.

Predation
Mice are usually preyed upon by birds like bigger birds, snakes, and even some insects.
Territorial Behavior
The methods by which an animal, or group of animals, protects its territory from attack by other species.
Niche
The specific area where an animal inhabits.
Phloem
The plant stem has living tissue that carries organic nutrients.

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