The Scorpihuahua is an excellent example of two very unique species, the Chihuahua belonging to the Canis Lupus familiaris and the Scorpion being an Arachnida, which was created through artificial selection experiments which wanted to assess the limits as just how far hybridization can actually occur. Although the Scorpihuahua was difficult to create, as the fitness level of the organism was originally low, the hybrid has truly evolved into an organism that is very much able to defend itself and successfully procreate. The Chihuahua organism, a very small animal, seemed to have trouble defending itself in the harsh conditions in which it must survive, and the Scorpion organism, a venomous walking Arachnidan, was faulted in its inability to protect itself against predators much bigger than its very small self. The hybrid manages to create a much more fit organism that the Scorpion or Chihuahua could ever be alone. The Scorpihuahua has the benefit of being able to move at a faster speed than the original Scorpion organism, and has the benefit of being able to deliver a poisonous sting should it ever need to defend …show more content…
With further research I learned of gamatic isolation and preyzgotic barriers, which is the reason as to why simply put, differing species are just not able to create hybrid organisms of the two. The first barrier to hybrid and chimera creation is preyzgotic barriers, which limit the chances of different species from even coming into contact with one another. Prezygotic barriers can include factors such as differing mating rituals, and differing environments. However, if two species successfully manage to make contact with one another, gamatic isolation is the reason as to why the said egg and sperm cannot successfully combine, therefore making crossbreeding with certain species is simply
The Jararaca Pit Viper On page 26 of his book, The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon, David Grann presents information on the Jararaca pit viper. He stated that the Jararaca is the most venomous snake in the Americas. One bite will cause a person to bleed from the eyes and become a corpse piece by piece. I found this interesting because I had never heard of the Jararaca and would like to research more information about them. Throughout my essay I will discuss the physical description, mating and reproduction habits, and behavior of the Jararaca pit viper.
NAME: ZIYANDA.Q SURNAME: NANGU STUDENT NUMBER: 201502675 DUE DATE: 21-09-17 MAMMAL ORDER ASSIGNMENT ZOO 222 INTRODUCTION All species existence continues through reproduction. Without reproduction, life on earth would be terminated, every species would have been extinct by now. It is also said that reproduction is the basis and purpose of all life (Savage, 2016).For a species to continue to exist, it must reproduce.
Figure 16 displays the phylogenetic tree for a pig and shows that these species consists of several clades. A clade is specie with one common ancestor and all of its descendants. In Figure 15, the phylogenetic tree shows the very close relationship between the pig (Sus Scrofa) and Sus bucculentus as they have the most recent common ancestor. Figure 15, also shows that sus scrofa is more related to sus verrucisus than sus cebifrons as it closer to the phylogenetic tree. 4.
For the 6th writing, I have decided to list five facts about cottonmouth snakes or Agkistrodon piscivorus. The cottonmouth snake is the only venomous water snake in North America, when bitten the bite leads to painful and potentially fatal effects although they barely bite humans. The cottonmouth snake has various names such as the water moccasin, black moccasin, gaper, mangrove rattler, snap jaw, stub-tail snake, swamp lion, trap jaw, water mamba and water pilot but the name ‘cottonmouth’ comes from the white coloration around and inside the snake’s mouth. Cottonmouth snakes are a type of pit vipers, which means they have heat-sensing pits between the eyes and nostrils, according to the website “livescience.com” These pits allow the snake
The White Snakeroot is a plant that is very commonly found across the southern regions of the United States and was initially believed to be harmless. It was believed to be harmless because its appearance is very non threatening. It is a very beautiful plant with medium sized white flowers and a green stem. It wasn’t until after it had killed hundreds of people and livestock that we realized that it produced toxic chemicals, that if consumed, was cause certain death. The explanation of this plants deadly nature contributes to the author’s thesis.
“Mongooses are largely immune to the venom of scorpions and snakes, although repeated stings or strikes may sicken and even kill them. ”(mongoose facts) When a mongoose tries to kill a cobra, the mongoose jumps up onto the cobras
Rather than portray the rattlesnake as a vicious and offensive creature many associate them as, the author chooses to highlight a different side: a rational and defensive one. From the beginning, the man often explains how less threatening and more cautious the snake’s actions were. In their first encounter, the man describes that the snake “held his ground in calm watchfulness [and] was not even rattling yet.” For whatever reason the snake continues to remain calm, this is more of a rational approach to assessing a threat by choosing to see what the man will do next. The author most likely chooses to show the snake’s characteristics as such so it can be considered when debating the decision of taking his life.
Situated on the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza is the most distinguished and largest Mayan site in Mexico. The prehistoric Mayan ruin of the city is a popular spot for tourists from around the world. The meaning behind Chichen Itza is “at the mouth of the well of the Itza”. Chichen Itza had a fundamental role in helping researchers gain more knowledge of Mayan people and history which makes the city a significant location. Chichen Itza, recently categorized as one of new Seven Wonders of the World, is a magnificent ancient city with many architectural structures which makes it one of the most famous attractions in the world.
The name we use today, Chihuahua, originated from a state in Mexico called Chihuahua. Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed in the world. However, their small body doesn’t mean they can’t have a big brain! Chihuahuas are extremely smart and Chihuahua like dogs have been respected by many groups over the centuries. These Chihuahua like dogs have been found in artwork, stories and artifacts from as early as 5th century A.D .
Diversity or being diverse is defined as the state or quality of being different (Collins). Diversity or being “different” is an accepted as a human right today—the ability to speak confidently of a differing opinion, for example. The state of being “different” can be obtained at an time through the progress of life—at any stage, that is, one can alter and/or learn immensely impacting his/her perceptive on a certain subjects. John Wyndham’s the Chrysalids introduces a community where being “different” is condemned, and follows a strict and limiting on living. Wyndham uses this novel to present the key idea that people deserve and should be his/her own individuals through conflict between David and society, development of characters—David Strorm, Aunt Harriet,
Kimberly Monroe SPCM 200 February 16 2015 Informative speech outline I. [Attention getter]: According to All World Primates, a database with the research from 300 scientists observations on primate behavior, there are about 612 species and subspecies in the world. 30% of these are endangered, including the Orangutans. II.
5. How do the processes of meiosis and fertilization produce genetic variety? During the meiosis stage of crossing over, the maternal and paternal homologous chromosome segments are being exchanged. During independent assortment, different genes independently separate from one another.
Topic: Great White Sharks Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about great white sharks. Thesis Statement: I am going to tell you about its habitat, its behavior, and some common misconceptions about them. Introduction: “Out there is a Perfect Engine, an Eating Machine that is a miracle of evolution – it swims and eats and makes little baby sharks, that’s all.” This is a quote from a movie you’ve probably seen called Jaws.
In Mona Gardner’s “The Dinner Party” and Borden Deal’s “You Can’t Just Walk On By,” the protagonists are faced with the same situation. They are both confronted by a deadly snake. The protagonists learn the similar lessons: respecting all living creatures and remaining calm and thinking fast to survive danger. Both protagonists are confronted by a deadly snake that was not causing harm to anyone at the time, but each handle the moment differently with the same reason. In “The Dinner Party,” Mrs. Wynnes, the hostess of the dinner, was sitting at her table when she felt the cobra slither across her foot (Gardner).
However, this in fact is not the case and the two different coloured hydrangeas can reproduce together. The colour difference can occur as a result of the pH of the soil and the amount of aluminium taken up by the plants. The Biological Species Concept is not the only concept used to classify species, there are many others and as no one method has been determined to be most accurate, it is largely left up to each taxonomists own judgement to decide which method they prefer. Some of these other concepts