system as well as the autonomic nervous system. Further studies show that the effects of domoic acid can cause behavioral deficits as well as gastrointestinal problems concurrently with nervous system problems. As more research is being done, studies are showing that domoic acid can be used as a possible model for temporal lobe epilepsy because it has similar a similar pathology and symptomology as the disorder. These studies along with studies showing the effects of domoic acid on prenatal development…
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parenthetical citation. 2. Author not named in a signal phrase If the signal phase does not include the author's name (or if there is no signal phrase), the author's last name must appear in parentheses along with the page number. Though the number of lion attacks on humans is low, the rate of increase of attacks since the 1960s is cause for serious concern (Rychnovsky 43). N.B. Use no punctuation between the name and the page number. 3. Two or more works by the same author If your list of works cited…
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temporary (moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking). “After Courage let us speak of temperance” It’s something that is only temporary. Temperance is geared toward governing our appetites for sensible pleasure, whether it’s food, alcohol, or sex. If man is the rational animal, then temperance is necessary for governing our animal natures. It ensures our will’s mastery over our base instincts. If we can’t moderate…
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Michael Conner Lion fish invasion A lion fish is a colorful Pacific reef fish. Its orange and white zebra stripe like pattern makes it a favorite to American salt water tanks. These fish are predatory and do not care what type of fish it is feeding on as long as it can be swallowed. They have many fins with spiny protrusions. Each fin tip has a potent poison. This poison among other things causes extreme pain and fever with vomiting and nausea. If you’re allergic to the venom you will probably…
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therefore, they cannot run around so as to grow up freely. On the other hand, some people argue that animals should be kept in zoos. Nowadays, forests and mountains have been cut down by people. If we leave animals alone, they might have nowhere to find food and nowhere to live. It is for the sake of the animals themselves that we keep them in the zoos. 2010-05-04 22:57:20| 分类: 默认分类|字号 订阅 Nowadays, there is an ongoing heated discussion among people on the topic whether wild animals should be kept…
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Biology Honors Study Guide 1.1 All organisms are interdependent, and humans are organisms. In order to understand life on earth and the future of humans and other organisms. Biologists study interactions between living things and their (our) environment In order to be considered alive and organism must have the following characteristics living things: Organism: any living individual 8 Common traits: 1. Have cell structure (organized) Number one (unicellular) to many (multicellular)…
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invader in the deep Atlantic. Elizabeth Barber What study is written about in this article? Give details ( 100-200 words) This article is about the great expansion and overpopulation that is occurring in the species called Pterois volitans commonly called lionfish, and how despite technological breakthroughs have today, cannot yet be able to identify the causes and why a species that invades habitats completely different as is the case of the deep atlantics. A grows this lionfish population;…
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PREREQUISITE: Principles of Marketing (660.250). COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. To provide students with hands-on experience formulating, implementing and controlling a strategic marketing program for a given product-market entry through case analysis. 2. To expose students to a broad range of cases involving business and consumer product firms, for profits and non-profit organizations and domestic and foreign companies. 3. To develop an understanding of how the marketing mix can be integrated to achieve marketplace…
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signals or traits are used by females to access the potential of direct benefits (e.g. signals or traits that may indicate whether a mate will provide material gain to female) Honest signals or traits may indicate direct benefits such as Access to good food or territory Be in the form of Nuptial gifts (e.g. Mormon cricket: nutritious-rich protein component) Parental effort or ability Direct benefits: nuptial gifts (Good resources?) E.g. Hanging flies—Prey that male presents female during courtship Hanging…
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trait/behavior) Cost-benefit approach to the study of adaptive behavior All behaviors have cost (C) as well as benefits (B). Fitness costs—The aspects of a behavior/trait that reduce the number of surviving offspring Fitness benefits—The aspects of a behavior/trait that raise the number of surviving offspring Trait is adaptive if B > C, Trait is optimal if B-C is maximal Question about adaptation: 1. Is the behavior/trait adaptive? a. Two approaches to study this question: i. Comparative (across species)…
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