Monthly Archives: July 2015

Going With the Flow: Does Fish Morphology Correlate with Water Flow?

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“Adaptation” is a term that everyone is familiar with. In the scientific community, it refers to a change or the process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment. Because of the diversity between … Continue reading

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Analyzing the Possible Causations of Ornament Differences in Female Anolis

Ornamentation is the presence of a decorative structure, or ornament, with no functional purpose in an animal’s physiology/morphology. The use of ornamentation is commonly found in cases of sexual selection, where the ornament is used as a display to attract … Continue reading

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The Intellect of Animals: Beyond what we imagined.

We all know that humans are the most intellectual species in the world, but have you ever wondered how smart other animals are? Many people with pets are familiar with the concept of positive reinforcement and rewarding their best furry … Continue reading

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When Fruit Flies Have a Refined Taste

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When Fruit Flies Have a Refined Taste Dillon Guynup Drosophila suzukii. Wiki Commons I’m sure we have all left fruit or veggies out of the fridge for too long. In addition to the brown spots on bananas, rotten strawberries, and mushy … Continue reading

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Spider Karate: the hunting strategy of the recluse spider

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When the Second World War ended, the two superpowers developed their nuclear weapon programs in an “arms race.” This idea of one force putting pressure on another to change, improve, or adapt can be seen in nature as well. Predator-prey … Continue reading

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