Photoperiodism Essays

Title: The effect that photoperiodism has on the reproductive systems of birds Photoperiod can be explained as the time a plant or animal is exposed to light in a 24-hour period. (En. Wikipedia.org.2018) How have birds adapted to reproduce depending on the photoperiod and why have they adapted for reproduction to take place when the days become longer i.e. more exposure to light? Day length and knowledge of the season and of the year, is vital to many animals. Biological and behavioural changes

going to discuss how plants and animals have adapted in relation to seasonal reproduction and photoperiod and the effect of climate change on them. Seasonal reproduction is common among most species. Photoperiodism is the physiological reaction organisms have to the length of day or night. Photoperiodism can also be defined as the developmental responses of plants and animals to the relative lengths of light and dark