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    Discuss the importance of Charles Darwin contribution to science using examples from a taxonomic group of your choice. Charles Robert Darwin is most well-known for his book ‘On the Origin of Species’ this book contains detailed argument‚ evidence and ideas on his theory of evolution by natural selection. Despite how much this has influenced today’s research Darwin always wanted more evidence‚ this was because his theory was controversial at the time. However‚ it is now a highly regarded concept

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    Student Name: Kwok Matthew Chun Wai Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for plants of living in an aqueous environment compared to a terrestrial one? Introduction: Plants are commonly classified to two main types: aquatic plant and land plant. They have different features to adapt the living environment. What by meant is that they require different adaptions to stay alive in their respective environment such as humidity and structure of leaves. Aquatic plants referred to as hydrophytes or

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    Why is it important to save the sharks? The shark is an apex predator of the marine ecosystem. In the marine ecosystem these predators are placed at the top of the food chain. Apex predators have a vital role in maintaining the health and balance of the ecosystems they dwell in. In addition to the previous statement if these top of the food chain predators were to be removed from their ecosystems‚ the health and balance of these ecosystems would become shattered and disturbed‚ with nobody to maintain

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    ------------------------------------------------- Aquatic Control ------------------------------------------------- A study of the effects of Zinc upon Lemnoideae. ------------------------------------------------- Student: Adam Marsh ------------------------------------------------- Class: Grade 12 Biology EEI ------------------------------------------------- Teacher: Mr. Hodo Abstract This report details the findings of an investigation surrounding the growth and death rate of Lemonodaie. Though it holds a staple

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    look – it is so simple yet majestic at the same time. The main technique that has been used‚ besides prepping the wood‚ is carving. To carve‚ the main design is traced into the wood used and then removed using a sharp tool‚ an example being a gouge or even nails (as mentioned in the video). For more detail oriented carvings‚ a narrower tool should be used. In the desk/bookcase I picked‚ a narrow tool was not necessary for the carvings as the repeated pattern is not detailed at all. However‚ at the top

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    which is the basis of the salary computation is unreliable. Causes of the Problems: 1. There are duplication of time/attendance file of faculty and staff. Effects of the Problems: 1. Time and attendance of the faculty are inaccurate RATIONALE PAPER Topic No.: 1 I. Specific Topic: II. Definition of the Topic: A. Importance and Significance (Background of the study) What are your reasons for conducting this study? What motives you to do this research project

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    whales and dolphins compare so many things‚ but at the same time they have their differences.Whales can weigh up to 150 tons and dolphins between 400-600lbs (200-300kg).There are two kind of whales baleen and toothed whales.But dolphins are like whales because they belong to the tooth whales.Whales and dolphins are interesting because each one has so many things to learn about.’Some similarities that dolphins and whales have in common is that they are mammals‚ they both are very smart‚ and have forelimbs

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    Rationale of the Study In our modern time’s computer’s become so usefull and it make our life even more easier than we have before. In fast moving life of the modern world of today computers hold temendous significance. We are prone to different aplications and different business and huge companies estblish in local areas and world wide. We know that managing a business is such a difficult task weather it is big or small. In accordance with this matter‚ adapting is the most common

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    _______________________ Great White Sharks by Erin Ryan The great white shark is one of the most recognizable sharks in the world. The only shark larger than a great white is the whale shark. Great white sharks have been found in each of the world’s oceans. Even though they have been spotted in waters as shallow as three feet (one meter) deep‚ these sharks spend most of their time in deep coastal waters. The great white shark is related to the prehistoric Megalodon shark‚ which grew to over sixty-five

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    Bottlenose dolphins are among the most vocal of the nonhuman animals and exhibit remarkable development of the sound production and auditory mechanisms. This can be seen in audition‚ which is shown in the animals highly refined echolocation ability‚ and in tightly organized schools in which they live that are made up by sound communication. In testing the communication skills of dolphins‚ extensive studies have been done on vocal mimicry‚ in which the animal imitates computer-generated sounds in

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