Flatworms belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes. They have the simplest body plan of all bilaterally symmetrical animals. They are called flatworms because their bodies are compressed. The mouth is the only opening into the digestive cavity the flatworms have. Food is taken in through this hole and wastes are discharged also through this hole. Flatworms have a well-defined nervous, muscular, excretory, and reproductive system. The flatworm distributes the food it digests through a digestive tube that
The Few the Proud and the The Brave. Timothy Durham A corpral in the United States Marine Corps Considers himself to be a example of what the Marines exemplify. "I am a Marine to the heart 100%." Timothy joined the Marines at the age of twenty three, in search of a better lie for both himself and his daughter. He felt like the Marines would be the best route to not only developing him into manhood but also providing him with the best "possible benefits". "I wanted To be a better person and open
concepts of leadership are very similar to ones used by the Marine Corps. The Marines are one of the most successful military organizations around the world. They have achieved success by accomplishing missions and winning battles. Battles fought in difficult terrains, climates and circumstances. They have thrived in times when other military branches are better funded and equipped and never lost sight of their purpose and goal. Marines always seem to defy assumptions. They appear to have something
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner The Mariner is not in the hands of a merciful God because his agony always returns. He asks for forgiveness of his agony but still after he tells his tale the agony returns at random times. A merciful God would grant permanent mercy. For all, the Mariner has been through death and hardship of his crew because of the killing of the albatross. The thought of his crime is enough agony but the Mariner's agony returns until he has to relive the tragedy of the killing of
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine. Our flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun. We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun. In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes, You will find us always on the job, The United States Marines. Here's health to you and to our Corps which we are proud to serve. In many a strife we've fought for life and never lost
The Marine Iguana can also be known as its scientific name, Amblyrhynchus cristatus. They are found only on the Galapagos Islands, and have been called the reptiles of the sea. The Marine Iguana weighs up to 10kgs and can be up to 100cm’s in length, although the weight and lengths vary depending on what island they are from throughout the Galapagos islands. The Marine Iguana is usually seen as black and grey, occasionally going red and green during the breeding seasons. Because the Marine Iguana
much we can still learn about this situation. Let’s take a look at the sources, causes and effects, and possible solutions of marine debris. Marine debris can be defined as “any manufactured or processed solid waste material that enters the marine environment from any source” (Ten Things). Usually, we just call it litter. But, where does this litter come from? All marine debris comes from man-made waste. Most of this makes its way into our waterways from land, while 20% comes from ocean-based sources
Marine Careers Marine biology is the field of knowledge relating to any kind of marine organism, dolphins, whales, sharks, seals, plankton, etc. But what is a marine biologist? Well to a lot of people, the first thing they think of is Shamu and training dolphins but to others it means managing a marine wildlife sanctuary. There are multiple answers to this question and none of them are wrong answers, but to me a marine biologist is someone who has anything to do with the marine life, whether it be
Being a Marine means being apart of something bigger than yourself. Being a Marine means giving up selfishness for selflessness.”The Marines is a family that looks after its own in every way. Those who stand by you in battle will never leave your side.” -Marines.com. Being a Marine means being a warrior. When a Marine says Semper Fidelis, it means he/she will always be faithful to the corps, their family and friends, and their brothers and sisters fighting by his/her side. A Marine lives up to the
make a decision where you life or others lives were in danger, for marines and other troops in combat it was a life style they would make decisions like this on a daily basis. Is it healthy for average people to have to make choices like this and does it cause any type of depression or mental weakness? Or does it make you a stronger person mentally? People often wonder what its like to be in there shoes there for when you meet a marine you catch yourself always asking the questions what is it like being
I wanted to be a Marine. Being a Marine meant everything to me. Challenges were something that I loved and in my mind being a Marine would be the biggest challenge that I could overcome. The Marine Corps has the longest and hardest basic training of all the basic corps. One day I decided to talk to my parents about it, my father was proud but mother on the other hand wasn’t truly happy because I’m her youngest. Later that day, my father and I decided to look more into the Marine Corps and we stumbled
Summary of Films Film # 1 is called The Open Ocean. In this film, the author takes a look at the pacific. It says that the Mariana Trench (7 miles deep) is the deepest place on earth. The highest mountains of the world are located there. In shallower waters, there is much life. Photosynthetic organisms are the basis of all life in the sea. Also, some animals such as the sea anemones and the sea cucumbers allow currents to carry particles to them, and some creature pulse to deliver oxygen to their
Expected Behavior in The Coquette and The Female Marine In society, constructs of correctness have been formed on the basis of expected, gendered behavior. Individuals have traditional roles that they play which are based on the historical performance of their gender. Although very rigid, these traditional roles are frequently transferred, resulting in an altered and undefinable identity that exists beyond the boundaries of gender. These transgressions into the neuter role are characterized
Maintaining Marine Reef Aquarium Important Aspects in Maintaining a Marine Reef Aquarium There is something fascinating and relaxing in having an aquarium in a home. Like a fireplace’s warm glow and bright colors, the colors that are emitted from an aquarium can be just as warm and even more colorful. From the slow and graceful movement of the fish to the frantic feeding frenzy, an aquarium is different each time it is viewed. Although a freshwater tank can be full or color, it does not
The careless acts of humans endanger marine life causing many species to deplete in population. Unknowingly humans are getting the brunt of what they have sowed. The effect of pollution is also affecting human health as well. Statistics show the stunning amounts of trash humans have poured into our oceans and how it affects the marine life as well as humans. To begin with the
Marine Parks are areas of ocean and coastline that are protected by the government and are safe havens for wildlife. Recently, the South Australian marine environment has been under pressure from population growth, development and pollution. The Government has set up Marine Parks in an attempt to conserve the scenic and biologically important waterscape. There have been many debates against the introduction of this system, with multiple protests centred on fear of lifestyle and livelihood changes
single biological group, they are categorized as marine mammals due to their dependence on the sea for existence. Whales and dolphins completely depend on the sea for feeding and breeding whereas seals and walruses feed in the sea and breed on the land. The distribution of the marine mammal species in diverse and patchy, but a majority of the marine mammals live near the 40 degree latitude north and south. This diverse nature is due to the fact that marine mammals’ existence depends on the richness of
Marine Biology “Believe you can and you are halfway there,” Theodore Roosevelt once said. While jobs in marine biology are often difficult to find, this quote from Roosevelt shows that if one believes that they can, they will achieve their goal. Many people strive to achieve the goal of a degree in marine biology. A career in marine biology has many facets. Much exists to learn about the education and training one will need; job skills, talents, and experience; earnings; benefits and health factors;
Marine litter is any persistent, manufactured or processed solid material discarded, disposed oforabandoned in the marine and coastal environment. Marine litter consists of items that have been made or used by people and deliberately discarded into the sea or rivers or on beaches; brought indirectly to the sea with rivers, sewage, storm water or winds; accidentally lost, including material lost at sea in bad weather (fishing gear, cargo); or deliberately left by people on beaches and shores. GLOBAL
Marine Biology When you think of a marine biologist, what do you see? You might picture a dolphin trainer, or maybe you see a man swimming with whales and sharks deep in the middle of the ocean. The field of marine biology is the study of aquatic organisms, their behaviors, and their interactions with the environment. It is considered the most unknown and exciting fields of oceanography. The Phoenicians and the Greeks are responsible for the earliest known studies of marine biology. However, specific