In my research project I will be studying the diversity through zoonotic diseases. I will be showing the causes and effects of the least severe pathogens and some of the worst. Zoonotic diseases are pathogens that can be passed between humans and animals. These diseases can be from a bacteria, virus, parasite or fungi. Within…
Global warming and climate change is the biggest threat of destroying the Amazon Rainforest. We are quickly seeing the rainforest fade away and in the near future it could disappear forever. Scientists believe that over half of the world’s plant and animal species will go extinct within the next 25 years. More than a quarter…
Sharks were discovered more than 200 million years ago. There are many different families and groups of sharks. My research paper is about the diversity of sharks. Some things that I’m going to write about are the different breeds of sharks, their diet, their habitat, what makes them all similar and what makes them different…
Sharks have been an apex predator in the oceans for thousands of years, and over that time the number of species has risen and fallen, but still retains a large number of variations between species. This research focuses on the diversity among shark breeds. A specific focus is upon sharks living in coral reefs, as…
Biological Diversity is used to classify a variety of organisms in the world. I am choosing to research further into the topic of killer whales, know now as Orcas, in captivity and how the unnecessary capture of these animals is harming to not only them, but to us as well. They are an absolutely amazing…
This image shows both an external and internal view of each of the three types of cardiovascular systems I will be discussing: mammals, amphibians/reptiles, and fish. I will address the similarities and differences between the three systems; anatomy of each system, how each one functions, and finally the advantages and disadvantages of each. I chose…
The tropical rain forest contains the richest ecosystems on land. With 140 to 450 cm rain a year, the tropical rain forest has not only a large amount of rain, but it also has very high temperatures. As a result of the excessive rainfall and the high temperatures, the humidity in rainforests is very high…
The world has 5 oceans. Theses oceans cover the majority of our planet. To be exact, the ocean waters cover seventy-one percent of the Earth’s surface. Within these oceans, there are millions of diverse species. Although they are all in the ocean biome, there are many different places in the ocean for these species to…
Dogs have been domesticated for millions of years. Dogs are used for many things such as herding, hunting, and just for companionship. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and there are at least 170 official dog breeds. Dogs are said to be ancestors of the wolves, because of how similar they are. Dogs are…