The ladybug life cycle is a 4-stage process called complete metamorphosis. It begins as an egg. Female ladybugs lay their eggs in clusters or lines of 10-15 on the underside of leaves, and can lay up to 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. This placement of laid eggs is to protect the eggs from being eaten by predators as well as weather. Ladybug eggs look like tiny yellow jelly beans. After about 4 days, the eggs hatch and the larva will come out and look for tiny mites or aphids to eat, which hopefully is close by if the mother ladybug laid her eggs in a good spot close to food. If they are unable to find food, they will feed on any infertile ladybug eggs from the cluster of eggs. The young larvae look sort of like tiny alligators—with long bodies and exoskeletons and bumpy skin. After a few days of lots of eating during its first instar, the larvae begin to molt (shed their skin) because they have grown too large for their cuticles. After molting, the larva is in its second instar. Usually ladybugs go through four instars (larval stages) before they begin to pupate. When it is ready to pupate, in which it begins resembling a shrimp, the ladybug attaches its tail to a leaf or other surface. During the 3-12 day time span in spends attached to the leaf, its body is undergoing metamorphosis. Special cells called histoblasts direct this process, breaking down the larva’s body and changing it to an adult ladybug. When metamorphosis is complete, the larva’s skin will break open and the new adult will emerge. They do not look like normal ladybugs, however. For a while, they have a soft exoskeleton which makes them vulnerable to predators, but after a few days that will harden. Their exoskeleton is pale and is a yellow/pink color at first, until...
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The stories of each fish flow together as each story shows how humans have pushed to gain more control over the ocean and the delicious animals that swim in it’s depths. Greenberg starts in the free-flowing rivers where salmon are commonly found. It is there that early humans of the Northern Hemisphere most likely began their infatuation with fish. Greenberg puts it as, “It(salmon) is representative of the first wave of human exploitation..” (170) Once Europeans learned to fish, they had the ability to fish in shallow ocean water which is where sea bass are usually found. Later, fishermen s...
Thyroid and metabolism hormones play a large role in the daily lives of all living species. Thyroid hormones regulate the metabolism and the metabolism is responsible for maintaining a specific range for the biochemical reactions that occur in the body (Martini 2014). The most important hormone for metabolic maintenance is thyroxine (T4). This hormone also plays a large role in body heat regulation. It is produced by the pituitary gland and secreted by the thyroid gland. The thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) must trigger the thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH) to release thyroid hormones to the thyroid gland. These hormones are under control of the hypothalamus, or main neural control center. Propylthiouracil (PTU) is a medication used to treat
15. Magers, Vince. Ichthyology’s Golden Age. Missouri Conversationist, Volume 60, Number 9, Sept 1999. http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/conmag/1999/09/6.html
The Greek word for gymno is “naked” or “bare”, and the word for gyps means “vulture”. The California condor is a bare-headed vulture.
The female moth will lay its eggs underneath leaves of trees such as the sweet gum, hickory, and walnut. The female may lay up to 600 eggs. The eggs have to incubate for up to two weeks. While it is a caterpillar, it is constantly eating tree leaves. The caterpillar eats for about a month before it finally builds a cocoon. The moth emerges from the cocoon
The bugs mostly found in houses made from mud, adobe, straw, and palm thatch. During daytime, bugs hide in crevices of walls and roofs & In night Kissing bugs develop onto adults after a series of immature life stages which are called nymphs & both nymphs and adults engage in blood feeding behavior.
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According to the Oxford dictionary, the term “Animal” means a living organism which feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous systems and able to respond rapidly to stimuli. Although this is a very apt definition as it defines the word thoroughly, the Oxford definition missed out a great aspect of what animals truly are. The Oxford definition did not define the charisma of an animal nor did it define the emotions of an animal. What the Oxford dictionary could not achieve (in simple words), the Life of Pi did. The Life of Pi is a powerful novel by Yann Martel which narrates the endearing journey of an animal, the Royal Bengal Tiger known as Richard Parker from its master, Piscine Molitor Patel’s perspective. Yann Martel described Richard Parker in a way no one else could have. The book showcases Richard’s perseverance; his
George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a book that displays what can occur in a society that is ruled by an oppressive government. By using farm animals, George Orwell shows how an oppressive government can prove to be disastrous and also confining. While the book was originally regarded as a book that parallels the effects of communism, in more recent times the book has also shown to parallel the happenings occurring in what is known as the Arab Spring. Currently, countries involved in the Arab Spring has begun to revolt and rebel against their governments that oppress them in hopes of gaining freedom and equality among the people. These countries include Bahrain, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Yemen, and Syria. It is in these countries where the people have grown overly frustrated and angry at their governments that treat them unfairly. While some have become successful in overthrowing their government, there are still those that are struggling. However, Tunisia is not one of the struggling countries but in fact is one that was successful in its revolution. It is in the country of Tunisia were many similarities in its revolution are seen in George Orwell’s book. This paper will attempt to illustrate the equivalences between the events that occurred in Animal Farm but also in the Tunisian revolution.
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Everyone has a family member, friend, or beloved pet so sick you were not sure if they would live or die, and you find out about a new surgery procedure or medicine available to save them. Have you ever wondered where these new surgery procedures or medicines come from? When you think about all the major medical advancements over the last few decades and beyond, it has depended on animal research. As research moves into the future, we need to understand how the body works and how diseases progress. We need to find ways to treat, cure, or prevent disease and disability. The use of animal research is providing us with new technologies and medicines, which are benefiting both humans and animals in treating and extending lives.
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I walk along the worn trail that leads towards a popular fishing spot at the Chattahoochee, a broad boulder looking over the river. I feel rejuvenated, away from my busy life, away from school, away from all the happenings of the world. I settle myself and my belongings. My parents have come along, too, to watch the moment the first fish a member of our family has ever caught flies out of the water. Once I’ve gotten myself comfortable, I hook a minnow onto my line and cast it across the sparkling water of
The life cycle of a butterfly is perhaps one of the most beautiful and astounding processes in nature. The four stages a butterfly goes through to become the beautiful flying insects are just as interesting as the vibrant colors and patterns on the wings of the various species of butterflies. The four stages are as follows: the egg, the caterpillar, the pupa, and the emergence of the butterfly. Each stage is vital to the development of the adult butterfly. Perhaps the most interesting piece of the complicated puzzle that is the butterfly life cycle is the process of metamorphosis that happens in stage three. Similar to how a tadpole becomes a frog, a larva (caterpillar) morphs into a beautiful brilliantly colored butterfly.