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There is some navigation accomplished by organisms that base their ability to do this kind of navigation on a small "compass" of iron oxide. It is this that permits them to sense magnetic fields. But most of animal navigation like this is accomplished by specialized biochemical structures that carry out ion transfers whose outcomes are influenced by magnetic fields. The study of the actual mechanism, the neurobiology, by which animals can sense changes in magnetic fields continues. And the biochemistry is complex. A link is provided to get you started on this topic. It takes a fair amount of chemistry and even more biochemistry to understand the actual mechanism themselves. And they're still not clearly understood. There's plenty of work to be done. A doctoral candidate who wishes to pursure the degree by working on animal navigation and magnetic sensing has some options open to him.
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Do swallows use the earth's magnetism to find there way to the tropics where they migrate or do they use the angle of the sun to find there way?
Swallows use both the Earth's magnetism and the angle of the sun to find their way to the tropics when they migrate. They may also use topographic features and their sense of smell to find their way to the tropics for the winter.
Disadvantages of using animals in medical tests?
Some disadvantages of using animals in medical tests are the animals are held captive or killed, it is costly, the substances tested may never be used and the differences between animals and humans. A few advantages are researchers are able to find drugs and drugs are ensured to be safe.
DOMINANT animals in a estuary?
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Which animals might find their way using earth magnetic fields?
There are many animals that are thought to use magnetic fields in their navigation. Birds Tortoises/Turtles Dolphins Probably something they use without actually thinking about it.
Reasons why animals communicate?
Animals communicate using sight, smell and sound.They might communicate to...Find a mateExpress feelings happiness, anger, playfulness, fear, and other emotionsTo tell another animals where they areTo tell other animals to stay away from their territoryTo warn othersTo show submissionTo assert dominance
What animals use magnetism?
Stick insects and bumble bee's use magnetism to find their way to sticks and honey.
What types of animals would you find in afghan?
no animals
What types of animals would you find in Australia?
kangurowsnakeslizzerdsmicealigatorspeopple
Where can one find pictures of different types of creatures?
You can find many types of creatures simply by using the internet or looking out a window. There are many animals lurking outside your window such as birds, bugs, and many other animals depending on where you live. You can search any animal you want on the internet or at a local library and find hundreds of pictures and information about that animal. Perhaps one of the best ways is by going to a zoo. There are many animals at a zoo for you to look at and enjoy.
What habitat do you find the greatest numbers of different types of plants and animals?
An ocean.
How do bees use magnetism?
to find veins of gold ore
Do swallows use magnetism to find their way home?
yes
How did ancient civilisations use magnetism to find their way around?
they sat on it.
How do bumble bees use magnetism?
to find veins of gold ore
What is the importance of magnetism in electrical devices?
trying to find out the same thing:/
What animals would you find in a kenyan animal park?
Lions, types of baboons, boar, and oxen.
What types of plants and animals would you find on a deserted Caribbean island?
you will expect to findlizards and clams
