Occasionally, these species reside in cooler climates, monkeys found in China and Japan, are prime examples but not common. Explain how two features of the animal help it survive in the environment it lives in? The highly developed brains of monkeys allows them to make mental maps of food locations such as fruit trees and knowing when the fruits will be ripe and therefore ready for food. They also are able to grip food with their hands like humans. Some monkeys also have special tails that serve as a fifth limb when gripping food.
1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Bacteria: A bacteria is a single celled organism, they are either a parasite or live independently. Bacteria have three basic shapes. Antibiotics can usually kill them; A few examples of bacteria could be meningitis, Ear infections, and conjunctivitis. Fungi :A Fungus is a spore producing organism and can live as a single celled yeast or as a larger multi-cellular mould.
All viruses have genes made from either DNA or RNA, long molecules that carry genetic information; all have a protein coat that protects these genes; and some have an envelope of fat that surrounds them when they are outside a cell. Fungi are diverse in terms of their shape, size & means of infecting humans. Fungi are eukaryotes, meaning that like parasites, their cells have a true nucleus and complex internal structures. They are most commonly found as environmentally resistant spores and molds, but can cause disease in humans in the forms of yeasts. Parasites are part of a large group of organisms called eukaryotes.
Explain what classification is and describe the features found in each kingdom (10) Classification is the assignment of organisms to groups within a system of categories distinguished by structure, origin, etc. The usual series of categories is kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. The natural classification used today was devised by the Swedish scientist, Linnaeus. In this scheme, organisms are grouped together according to their basic similarities. A hierarchical system has been devised to distinguish large groups of organisms with a series of rank names to identify the different levels.
Also harvested and burned to be used in _______ _ Plants C. Plant Functions a) Plants in the Savanna regions are highly specialized to grow in this region during long periods of drought b) They have long tap roots that can reach the deep water table, thick bark to resist forest fires, trunks that can store water, and leaves that _______ off during the winter to conserve water. c) Some plants have sharp thorns, or a __________ taste to discourage animals from feeding on them. D. Animals of the Savanna 1. Aardwolf (__________________________) a) Long, furry hyena that has long front legs and short front legs b) Carnivore but also an __________________. c) Feeds mostly on Harvester termites, Insect Larvae, and eggs of ground nesting birds d) Has a rancid odor to that of a __________.
Discussion 6. Which species appear to benefit from increasing fragmentation? Which species are negatively impacted? Based on your knowledge of environmental science, what could explain these observations? Support your answer with specific results from your data and ideas from your readings.
The genetic factors can be subdivided into mutations and chromosomal activity during sexual reproduction. Genes, the basic unit of inheritance, are lengths of DNA that code for a specific protein or RNA molecule. A mutation is a change to the nucleotide sequence of DNA which frequently causes a gene to code for a different or non-functional protein (Campbell et al. 2005). This often results in a change in the characteristics of an organism.
Bacteria, archaea, eukaryote 9. Name the 4 groups/kingdomes in the domain Eukarya and give characteristics of each based on feeding habits and the number of cells they are made up of. Protista, plantae, fungi, animalia 10. What are 4-5 characteristics that help to separate humans from other living organisms? *
The Ecological Impact of Prokaryotes A. Prokaryotes are indispensable links in the recycling of chemical elements in ecosystems 1. Prokaryotes play essential roles in Earth’s biogeochemical cycles, e.g., decomposers break down and recycle organic compounds in dead organisms. Autotrophs make organic compounds that form the foundation for many food webs. They can metabolize inorganic molecules, make oxygen for the atmosphere, and fix nitrogen that becomes a nitrogen source for amino acids and nucleic acids. B.
The Spider monkey is the most interesting species of the third grade of primates due to, well keep reading. They originate from rain forest and mountain forest of Central and North America (PIN). These monkeys are named for their long arms, tails and legs. The spider monkey moves through trees with great skill and are able to use their tail as an extra lim. The tail is used in almost every move they make, climbing trees, grasping branches, balancing and even protecting themselves from predators.