Sunday, August 14, 2016

Hermaphrodite


In this picture is an earthworm. an earthworm is an example of a Hermaphrodite. Hermaphrodites are organisms that have both the male and female reproductive system or just something else completely. Worms have both male and female reproduction organs which is what causes them to be Hermaphrodites. Some examples of Hermaphrodites are snails, slugs, plants, and other like them.

Keystone species


In this picture you can see grass. Grass is an example of a keystone species because of a large amount of animals that rely on it for food. A Keystone species is an organism that a lot of other species largely depend on, so if the species were removed the ecosystem would change drastically. some examples of Keystone species are grass, bees, plankton, kelp, etc.  

Gymnosperm leaf


In this picture is a branch of pine leaves. A Pine leaf is also known as a Gymnosperm leaf. A Gymnosperm leaf is a downsized version of a megaphyll, which means that they still are connected to a vascular system. The leaves of a Gymnosperm plant can be small and scaly, needle-like, or have a wide blade. Gymnosperms are usually evergreen plants, this means that they do not lose their leaves during the changing of seasons.    

Autotroph


In this picture is a baby tree. Trees are examples of Autotrophs. Autotrophs are organisms that can make their own food using carbon dioxide or light. Other examples of autotrophs are algae, some bacteria, grass, and other plants.

Amniotic egg


In this picture you can see a chicken egg. A chicken egg is also an example of an Amniotic egg. An Amniotic egg is a shell incased embryo with a fluid filled amnio sac and a yolk to feed the organism until it is fully functional. Examples of animals that lay these eggs are reptiles, birds, and some mammals (like the platypus).

Detritivore


In this picture you can see a type of shelf fungus. Shelf fungi are also known as Detritivores. Detritivores are animals that feed on dead organisms, in this example it is feeding of a dead tree stump. Examples of Detritivores are Fungi, worms, millipedes, and a variety of beetles.

Endotherm


In this photo you can see my two dogs, Colby and Hanna. Dogs, a long with other mammals, are also known as endotherms. Endotherms are animals that are capable of producing their own source of body heat. Some examples  of endotherms are mammals and birds.