Fucus Essays

  • Rocky Shore Investigation

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    the splash zone had no rock pools, the mid-littoral zone had some, but these were not very deep, the sub-littoral zone was very close to the sea and was almost all rock pools with lots of slippery seaweed. My results show that this was mainly Fucus vesiculosus (Bladdder Wrack). Analysis of Results: ==================== Animals ------- There are several clear trends in my results, the clearest of these being the limpet (Patella vulgata). The majority of limpets were situated

  • Rocky Shore Study

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    Rocky Shore Study Aim The aim of this investigation is to find where the lower, middle and upper zones on the rocky shore start and end by looking at the species present and absent in each zone. Apparatus 0.5m2 frame quadrat 2 marking poles Tape measure Method This investigation will be conducted when the tide is low on the rocky shore at Scarborough. In order to record a sample of the species along the rocky shore, an interrupted belt transect will be used to ensure

  • Algal Pigments

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    pigments of this to the red algae. Methods and Materials We used two different kinds of red algae for this experiment. The first was Polysiphonia sp. and the second Porphyra sp. The green algae were Entreromorpha linza, and the brown algae were Fucus gardneri. The test plant we used to compare against the red algae was Coleus sp. A different procedure was conducted for extracting pigments from the different colors of algae. The red algae were grinded using both water and 90% acetone in order

  • Comparisons of Upper and Lower Shore Rock Pools

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    In the following study, rock pools from the upper and lower shore of Bracelet Bay, were examined and the organisms within noted. The contents of the two pools were compared. The abiotic variations of the pools were recorded and examined in an attempt to understand why the contents of the pools differed. A greater abundance and variety of organisms was present in the lower shore rock pool, this was due to the lower rock pool being a more benign environment than that of the upper shore. This was

  • The History of Cosmetics

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    Vanity, self esteem, and covering our imperfections are just a few of the reasons Americans are obsessed with cosmetics. The cosmetic industry has become a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States. Although cosmetics and treatments have changed over the centuries, the purpose remains the same- to improve and enhance our appearance. Cosmetics not only provide us with more beautiful features, flawless skin, and less wrinkles, they have become a part of who we are. The practice of makeup

  • Brown Pigment: The Brown Pigment

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    The Brown Pigment The brown colour of brown algae is due to presence of green pigment (chlorophyll a and c) and the brown fu-coxanthine. The seaweeds which live in deep water absorb different wavelength of light due to the presence of these different types of pigments and manufacture their food by the process of photosynthesis. Laminarin, a unique type of starch, is produced in brown algae. Examples of Brown Seaweeds 1. Kelp Sea bamboo (Ecklonia maxima), the spilt fan kelp (Laminaria pallida)

  • Classical Conditioning Essay

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    1.1.3 Classical Conditioning Classical Conditioning is an other important theory to explain motivation. It is develeoped by Ivan Pavlov(1849-1936). The discovery of this theory was by accedent wheile doing research on the effect of dog salivation on digestion. Pavlov obseved that sometimes the dog start slavate before the food was represented to them and other times the approaching of the experimenter was enough to salivate (Ellen Pastorino and Sussan 2012). In his experiment Pavlov paired the

  • Sebastian Is Dealing with ADHD

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    Sebastian is a Preschool student who atttends For His Glory Early Education Center school in Puyallup, WA. Sebastian of the last year has be displaying very concerning behavior in his preschool class as well as at home. Sebastian has displayed several signs of being delayed in both social skills as well as cognitive skills. Furthermore, Sebastian often times displays behavior of being unable to concentrate suring curriculum time, being very disruptive in class, and has several out burst when faced

  • Will the Ipad Revolutionize Technology?

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    With Apples release of the Ipad in the near future, the main question on everyone's mind is how will this “computer” change the face of computers. This leads to the question of will the Ipad change technology in a significant way. I think the potential is available for Apple and the Ipad to change consumer interaction with technology, meaning changing the market for personal and professional computers, but not all the ducks are in a line just yet for this type of technical revolution. It the Ipad

  • The Connection between Ethnicity and Hair Texture

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    It is no surprise hair texture varies based on ethnic background. But what exactly determines the hair texture of someone based on their ethnic background? In today’s society, image is everything and hair is a great part of one’s image. In fact, the total revenue of the hair care industry in 2013 was $64.8 billion, according to the 2013 Professional Salon Industry Haircare Study. Because the hair industry is so lucrative, it is safe to say that hair is important to many. When researching a topic

  • Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

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    lost this curiosity throughout the years. At the age of 18, he made a very important discovery about flustra, which is "1. That the ova of the Flustra possess organs of motion and 2. That the small black globular body hithero mistaken for the young Fucus lorious is in reality the ovum of the Pontobdella Muricata." (Rachels,7). In the early 1800's, a group of naturalists led by Captain FitzRoy, were planning an overseas trip, which they called the Voyage of the Beagle. They invited Darwin along

  • Sound Waves Essay

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    Sound Light and Ocean Biochemical Processes Propagation of sound and the transmission of light within water Sound All sounds come from vibrations causing sound waves. Sound waves will travel better through solids and liquids than they will gas. “Sound or acoustic energy involves the actual vibration of the actual material through which it passes and thus, in general, propagates best through solids and liquids, less well in gasses and not at all in a vacuum” (Wright et al., 1995, p. 70) Objects

  • Planning for Change - A History of IBM

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    Planning for change Before looking at how the internal and external environments affect an organisation such as IBM. It is important to distinguish between each environment.  The external environment can be broken down into two categories, Mega: technological, economic, legal/political/sociocultural, international elements Task: Governments and regulators, competitors, customers/clients, suppliers, public pressure groups, the employment market The external environment is one in which