Ap Biology Scavenger Hunt

Adaptation of  a Plant:

The ability of a plant to adjust to the climate it lives in.

 Demonstrated by the hen and chick plant above, which has adapted to dry sunny conditions along side our driveway.

Analogous structures:

The structures of different species having similar functions

 but not from the same evolutionary origins.

The seagulls above have bone structure in their wings similar to the arms of a human.

Anther and filament of stamen:

The stamen is the pollen-producing reproductive structure of  a plant.

The anther is the pollen covered bulb at the end of the filament.

Autotroph:

Any organism capable of creating its own food.

Exhibited by the hosta above, which uses photosynthesis to create nourishment.

Auxin producing area of a plant:

 The new shoot tips of this cucumber plant are where new shoots or buds grow. 

Bilateral symmetry:

As shown by this voodoo lily, a central axis which divides the plant on one plane into symmetrical right and left halves.

Endosperm:

Seed tissue. The popcorn above is a seed.

 Hermaphrodite:
 An organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.
Worm.

Homeostasis:

The ability to maintain internal stability. A human possess this ability.

Hi mom!

 Adaptation of an animal:
The ability of an animal to get used to the climate in which it lives.
This critter (with too many legs) is adapted to living under rocks, in darkness.

ATP:

Cells use this as a coenzyme. ATP is found in every single cell in the body.

Long-day Plant: is a plant that requires a short night and long day (more than 12 hours) to bloom. Examples are lettuce (above), potatoes, spinach and cone flowers.

Detrivore:

An organism that eats decomposing organic matter.

Zombie! Oh wait, those eat living matter.

Hydrophobic:

Not compatible with water. Oil and water never mix.