Report on the distribution of slaters in different level of soil pH Introduction Slater (woodlouse)‚ Biological name Porcellio scaber‚ is probably the most common species in New Zealand. They belong to the biological class Crustacea. Their size is about 17mm in length. They have rough exoskeleton and usually in dark grey colour. They have 7 pairs of legs‚ each pair is attached to the underneath of each thorax segment. Their body consists into three sections: head‚ thorax and abdomen‚ these are
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Slater Research Project Porcellio Scaber Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Biology/Ecology of Slaters 1.3 Aims of the project‚ Hypothesis/Null Hypothesis 2.0 Method 2.1 Vivarium 2.2 Equipment 2.3 Apparatus Construction 2.4 Experiment Method 2.5 Control Experiment Method 2.6 Control of Variables 3.0 Results 3.1 Experiment 3.2 Control Experiment 3.3 Statistical analysis‚ Chi square 4.0 Discussion 4.1 Discussion of the Experiment results 4.2
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Habitat Slaters mostly inhabit moist areas and are commonly found under rocks and logs‚ in leaf litter in forested areas and in the garden. Some species are found in the semiarid regions of inland Australia and several introduced species are common inhabitants of suburban areas commonly living in compost heaps and other moist situations. http://www.ento.csiro.au/education/allies/isopoda.html (19/03/15) Where to find them? Slaters (woodlice) in a native beech forest‚ New Zealand. Terrestrial Isopoda
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Upper Hutt College Year 13 Biology Slater Study Achievement standard: biology 3.1 Introduction to experiment: In this investigation of the ecological niche of the woodlouse‚ I chose to experiment the amount of soil moisture that the slaters tend to prefer. I chose this aspect‚ as moisture is a vital part in the survival of this small creature. Internet sources provided information of the woodlice that shows that they are from crustacean descent and formerly aquatic even though
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NO.102/1 Marker Code Student Personal Identification Number (SPIN) South Pacific Form Seven Certificate BIOLOGY 2009 QUESTION and ANSWER BOOKLET Write your Student Personal Identification Number (SPIN) on the top right hand corner of this page and on the fold-out flap on the last page. Answer ALL QUESTIONS. Write your answers in the appropriate spaces provided in this booklet. If you need more space for answers‚ ask the Supervisor for extra paper. Write your SPIN on all extra sheets used and
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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith‚ Family‚ and Fighting to Get Back on the Board by Bethany Hamilton. Bethany Hamilton was born into a family of avid surfers. She has felt a unique and passionate love for the sport of surfing ever since she first got on board when she was a toddler. Bethany had always dreamed of becoming a professional surfer since she first started competing when she was only seven years old. She had everything going for her‚ wonderful friends‚ a great sponsor‚ and a loving and
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Samuel Slater Samuel Slater was born in Belper‚ Derbyshire‚ England on June 9‚ 1768. He became involved in the textile industry at the age 14. Samuel Slater worked in the industry for 8 years‚ which is why he is an English-American industrialist. Mr. Slater is known as the “Father of the American Industrial Revolution”‚ a phrase brought up by Andrew Jackson. He also was known as “Father of the American Factory System” and “Slater the Traitor” (In the UK) because he brought the British textile
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Surfers paradise Surfers Paradise is the soul heart of Queensland and even Australia. With a buzz of exhilaration shared by everyone from thrilled travellers or retirees this is a beachside city that is bound to excite all five senses. Strolling through the lighted skyscrapers that accompany the mint beachy air the aroma of street food stalls is bound to overwhelm the overall experience. From beach haven in the day to Miami at night Surfers Paradise has it all in one place and is suitable for all
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Author’s Background “Bethany Hamilton has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of faith‚ determination‚ and hope.” According to her own website she was born into a family of surfers on February 8‚ 1990‚ on the island of Kauai‚ Hawaii‚ where she began surfing at a young age. She entered her first competition at the age of eight‚ where she won both short and long board divisions. “This sparked a love for surf competition within her spirit.” Bethany tells her own life story
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Soul Surfer The autobiography‚ Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton tells the amazing story of faith‚ perseverance‚ and fighting to do what you love. Bethany Hamilton is just an average girl growing up in Hawaii. She loves the surf‚ the sand‚ and the sun‚ but one day she is in an almost fatal shark attack. Bethany is faced with many tough questions subsequent to the shark attack. Bethany has to learn how to surf with only one arm if she wants to continue her most beloved passion. This develops the plot
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