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Zoologists
Notable scientists in the field of zoology include Jacques Cousteau, Jane Goodall, and Steve Irwin
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What is the importance of the microscope in zoology?
Microscopes are essential in zoology for studying the detailed structures of organisms, such as cells, tissues, and organs. They help in identifying and classifying different species of animals based on their microscopic features. Microscopes enable zoologists to conduct research, make observations, and further our understanding of the diversity and complexity of the animal kingdom.
There is no such thing as a "cleidoian egg." It may have been misspelled or misheard. If you meant to ask about a "cleidoic egg," it is a type of egg found in reptiles and birds that has a shell and several extra membranes to protect and nourish the developing embryo.
i don't think so but if they do it is very tiny tinny!
What tissues are your eyelids made of?
Eyelids are primarily composed of skin, muscles, connective tissue, and glands. The skin on the outside of the eyelids contains hair follicles and sweat glands, while the inside of the eyelids have a mucous membrane lining. Smooth muscles called orbicularis oculi help control the movement of the eyelids.
What are 3 roundworms that cause diseases in humans?
- Ascaris lumbricoides: Causes ascariasis, the most common roundworm infection in humans.
- Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale: Both cause hookworm infections in humans, leading to intestinal problems and anemia.
- Trichuris trichiura: Causes trichuriasis, characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Amphibians are creatures which spend part of their life in water and part of their life on dry land.
Amphibians are one of the groups of vertebrates, and are characterized by being cold blooded and having moist skin, through which they can also absorb oxygen. They include frogs, toads, newts, salamanders (including axolotls) and caecilians, which all start their lives as eggs. They hatch out as tadpoles which breathe through gills and a spiracle. As they grow, they develop lungs and legs, and are able to leave the water and walk on land, apart from axolotls.
Amphibians are members of the class Aviva sub phylum Vertebrate phylum Chordate's The class Amphibian includes frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and Cacilia's Amphibians are characterized by a glandular skin without external scales, by gills during development (and in adulthood in some), and by eggs that may have jelly coats but develop without formation of extra embryonic membranes such as the amnion. Most amphibians also have four limbs. Limbs and lungs are adaptations for life on land; the limbs evolved from the ancestral fishes' lobed fins. The scales and amenity egg evolved by reptiles are further adaptations for life on land and distinguish reptiles from amphibians. Amphibians, such as frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and Guamanian are coldblooded animals that metamorphose from a juvenile, vertebration form to an adult, airbrushing form. Typically, amphibians have four limbs. Unlike other land animals amenities amphibians lay eggs in water, as their fish ancestors did. Amphibians are superficially similar to reptiles. It is a coldblooded vertebrate (it has a backbone) e.g. frog, toad, newt.. A cold blooded animal that spends its life both on water and on land. A vertebrate,eg.frog
An amphibian is a vertebrate, which has a backbone. It lives both on land and in the water. (like frogs, turtles, alligator) an amphibian is an animal that lives near the water such as a frog amphibians are animals that breath from their lungs amphibians are animals that are cold blooded and can only survive in wet condition and moist conditions.
Simple reflex agents try to maximize their expected happiness?
Simple reflex agents operate based on predefined rules that map environmental states to actions. Their goal is to select actions that lead to the best outcomes based on simple condition-action rules, rather than explicitly maximizing happiness.
A leech survives by feeding off the blood of other larger beings how is this behavior known as?
This behavior is known as parasitism. Leeches are considered parasitic organisms because they rely on other animals for their survival by feeding on their blood.
What is a collector of butterflies and moths called?
A lepidopterist (expert or collector of butterflies/moths).
Hellgrimites are fictional creatures from the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. They are monstrous humanoids with powerful claws and a taste for flesh, often found dwelling in dark and dangerous environments like caves or underground tunnels. They are known for their aggressive and relentless nature in combat.
Why do you learn about government?
So you know how it runs. George Washington stated that in order to have a working democracy that the people of the country had to know about how the country works. If we don't understand our government , then, how do we know when they are doing something wrong or harmful.
Which region of a grasshoppers body is specialized for sensory functions?
The head because:
Antenna - A pair of jointed appendages located on the head of an insect above the mouthparts. Antenna is something like our nose but sense more information than our nose. It perceives odours, touch, humidity, vibration, wind velocity and direction.
Ocelli - Also known as simple Eyes. Those eyes can only detect light intensity and not actually see anything. It is believed that they help to find the sea-level or horizontal during flying.
Compound Eye - There are usually two compound eyes, located on each side of the head. Each eye composes of a number of individual units called ommatidia , which is marked by a hexagonal facet. Compound eyes can see shape, colour, movement, and tell the distance. Grasshoppers have large compound eyes and and have a board field of vision.
Mouthparts - Mouthparts have evolved for special needs for different insects. They can chew, suck, pierce, lap, and sponge-up their food. Grasshopper has the most primitive type of mouthparts for chewing. Basically all types of mouthparts are evolved from the chewing type. The labrum is suspended from the clypeus and form the upper lip. Their function is to help keep food in the mouth. The mandibles are transverse jaws for cutting and grinding. Behind the mandibles there is the maxillae. The maxillae also function as a set of jaws for food manipulation. The labium functions as a lower lip. Maxillary palpus and labial palpus are used for touching, tasting, and sensing temperature.
What is the function of a syrinx of a bird?
From an article by Michael Richie, "Rocky Mountain Bird Songs", MontroseStyle Magazine, Spring/Summer 2009, The Music Issue. "While our vocal ranges overlap, birds surpass humans in several aspects of music making. The avian vocal chord, called the syrinx, technically surpasses our larynx. Sound is produced in much the same way by forcing air through a slit-like orifice between two flexible membranes, but birds control each membrane separately which means unlike us, they can produce two notes simultaneously. As complex and appealing as a Western Slope avian forest ensemble may sound, we probably only hear part of it."
The distinction between protostomes and deuterostomes is based on differences in their?
The distinction between protostomes and deuterostomes is based on differences in their embryonic development. Protostomes develop their mouth first from the blastopore, while deuterostomes develop their anus first from the blastopore. This difference in early development leads to distinct patterns of development in the two groups.
Who said Ontogeny Recapitulate Phylogeny?
This statement means that the development of an individual organism (ontogeny) summarizes the development of the entire group of organisms (phylogeny). In other words, when we look at the stages of embryonic development of a human being we can see the stages of the evolution of mammals. The embryo starts as a single cell organism, changes to multicellular, develops gill arches, a single chamber heart that changes to a multichambered heart, etc.. Evolutionists theorize that these are the same stages in evolution.
Why the green-blue meat of the lingcod?
I was informed by an unverifiable source that the meat is colored from the ink in their primary diet - octopus!
This may be the case, however I have caught rock greenling on Adak Island that had the same exact characteristic, and these fish were WAY too small to be eating octopus. We ran into this all the time diving the Oregon Coast, and the answer we heard down there was that the fish were eating crabs. I don't think that's it either- few, if any, crabs on Adak. It's gotta be something else. Interestingly, it is rare to catch a ling cod out of Seward, Alaska, that has green meat. Anyone else know something on this?
What is the scientific study of animal life?
Zoology is the scientific study of animal life, encompassing the structure, physiology, development, evolution, classification, and distribution of animals, both living and extinct. It is a broad field that includes areas such as anatomy, behavior, ecology, and genetics.
Most aquatic arthropods reproduce by?
Most aquatic arthropods reproduce by laying eggs. These eggs can be deposited on structures in the water or carried by the female until they hatch. Some aquatic arthropods also undergo complex mating rituals or behaviors before reproducing.
How does a butterfly's symmetry help it fly?
Yes. Butterflies have bilateral symmetry. Bilateral symmetry means something has symmetry across one plane (known as the sagittal plane, and directly down the centre of their body), which means one side of their body approximately mirrors the other side.
Heterodont mammals are animals that have different types of teeth in their mouth, such as incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. This dental diversity allows them to have specialized teeth for different functions, such as tearing, gripping, grinding, and cutting food. Examples of heterodont mammals include humans, dogs, cats, and many other species.
What were the failures and struggles of Jane Goodall?
Jane Goodall faced numerous obstacles in her research, including skepticism from the scientific community due to her lack of formal training, as well as challenges in securing funding and access to study sites. However, her persistence and determination allowed her to overcome these hurdles and make groundbreaking discoveries in the field of primatology.
Is parasitism a form of symbiosis?
Yes.
Symbiosis by definition is the ecological relationship between organisms of two different species that live together. Parasitism, despite one being a parasite and another being a harmed host, still fits in with the definition of symbiosis.
What is usual income for a veterinarian?
according to http://www.indeed.com/salary a veterinarian makes about 64000 a year. I'm sure the number is a little higher for a vet that owns their own practice because they would also make money from the business.
hope that helps. if you have any other salary questions that website has the salary's of other jobs as well.
Is a flatworm segmented or non segmented?
Yes; although most of them are bisexual, very few of them, like Schistosoma, are dioic, having separate masculine and feminine organisms.
