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.

Lichen

In this picture is a piece of rotting wood with lichen on it. Lichen is an organism that usually is made up of a fungus that grows symbiotically with algae or some cyanobacterium. Lichen usually takes up a crust-like or branching form on rocks or tree trunks. In the case of the lichen above, it seems to be a little more crust-like.

Exoskeleton

In this picture you can see a beetle, specifically a Horned Passalus. This beetle has a tough Exoskeleton to protect its soft insides from the rest of the world. An Exoskeleton is a tough layer on the outside of an animal, it is much like a humans skeleton except it supports the animals body from the outside instead of on the inside. Some examples of animals with Exoskeletons would be mollusks, arthropods, and crustaceans.

Population

In this picture you can see a collection of anthills. This collection of anthills is an example of population. A Population is when a group of the same species lives in a singular area at the same moment in time. A group of anthills would be an example of population because they are all of the same species and they are residing in the same area at the same time.

C4 Plant

In this picture is some grass. Grass is an example of a C4 plant since it is better at photosynthesis in hot, sunny weather. Other examples of C4 plants are crops like sugarcane and corn. C4 plants fix the carbon into C4 in their cytoplasm before they begin their calvin cycle.

Gymnosperm cone

Within this picture you can see a pine cone. A pine cone is an example of a Gymnosperm cone. A Gymnosperm is a plant that has unprotected seeds, their seeds usually form into cones. Some examples of Gymnosperms are conifers, cycads, and ginkgo.

C3 Plant

In this picture you can see some oak trees. Oak trees are an example of a C3 plant. C3 plants are the most common kind of plant, in fact they include about 95% of all the plants on earth. C3 Plants are the most efficient at photosynthesis in cooler, wetter climates. C3 plants change CO2 into a tree carbon compound before beginning the Calvin cycle for photosynthesis.

Frond

In this picture is a fern. A fern is also part of a group called the Fronds. Fronds have large compound leaves, which means that they have a bunch of tiny separated parts all connected to a rachis (the center of the leaf). Examples of Frond plants are Palm trees, ferns, and other similar plants.

Bilateral Symmetry

In this picture is a butterfly, specifically a yellow swallowtail. A butterfly is an example of Bilateral symmetry due to its completely identical patterns on both wings. If you were to split this butterfly right down the middle, then both of the sides would be identical. Bilateral Symmetry is the property of an item when it is divided once by a line and the two halves on either side are completely identical.