Plants Desert Baobab Tree The baobab tree is the iconic tree of the African Sahara. It is readily recognized by its enormous trunk and‚ by comparison‚ scrawny stems and twigs. It is the source of many legends among the tribes of the area‚ and is also a rich source of traditional medicine. In a land where rainfall is limited and it is rare to find even tiny bushes‚ the gigantic baobab tree thrives. It is able to do so due to a number of unique adaptations that it has perfected over the course
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Cynopterus brachyotis (Lesser short-nosed fruit bat) With an appearance typical of a fruit bat‚ the lesser short-nosed fruit bat is a beautiful example. Its dog-like face with large‚ appealing eyes and white edging on the ears give this bat a magical quality. When roosting‚ the bat wraps its black wings tightly around its body like a cloak‚ leaving only the head visible. The white finger bones stand out against the black wing membranes‚ adding to the striking effect. The fur is short and greyish
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than 24 hours of sunlight‚ these can also last for several months. Due to these factors‚ animals living in this
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first reported by Hans Selye in the general adaptation theory (GAS). [pic] The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) In order to develop a general theory for the physiological response of humans and animals to stress‚ Hans Selye‚ former director of Experimental Medicine and Surgery at the University of Montreal‚ performed an integrated analysis of the effects of stress on adrenal gland function. He called his model of stress adaptation the General Adaptation Syndrome or GAS. The GAS was thought by
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The Glaucus Atlanticus I wrote about the Glaucus Atlanticus‚ I will be talking about its adaptations‚ abilities to survive and‚ where it can be located. This animal is really interesting because it can be kept as a pet. It has many other names but one is the blue dragon. Although it is called the blue dragon it is a sea slug. The Glaucus Atlanticus can adapt to a lot of things‚ here are some of them. The Blue Dragon can adapt to any kind of poison there suis in the world. They can also get
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Roy Adaptation Model Jeanette Ratliff‚ RN Chamberlain College of Nursing Course Number: Summer 2011 Nursing Theorist: Roy Adaptation Model Sister Callista Roy was not only a pioneer in the field of nursing‚ but also a leader. Her dedication to the health community is inarguable. As serving numerous roles as leader‚ her thoughts and visions touched many. One example of her mark in nursing is the Roy Adaptation Model. It is in this model that health is defined as a state of adaptation that
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IntroductionThe purpose of this thesis is to explore the field of literary adaptation within a literature/ film context with a view to answering the question of whether the critical stance taken against the adaptive process can withstand scrutiny in light of the operational practices at work within both industries. This introduction serves to provide an outline of this stance and identifies some of the most prominent reactions to adaptation. In order to provide some context and contrast‚ it is necessary
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The Roy Adaptation Model Roy began work on her theory in the 1960s. She drew from existing work of a physiological psychologist‚ and behavioral‚ systems and role theorists. She was keenly interested in the psycho/social aspects of the person from the start and concentrated her education on this aspect of Person. Thus‚ the language/thinking of psychology and sociology became second nature to her. The need for intense study of the language and ideas behind Roy’s Adaptation Model is its biggest
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Strategies a Company Use When Marketing Their Products Globally? (Standardization versus Adaptation) In the century‚ when almost every company wants to operate globally and many of them have already been doing it‚ firms face the choice of marketing strategy that provides a success to their product/service in different markets. There are two main marketing strategies‚ standardization and adaptation. And the question “What is better?” worries the companies that are going to act worldwide. I think
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Carnivorous Plants In a world where plants are at the bottom of the food-chain‚ some individual plant species have evolved ways to reverse the order we expect to find in nature. These insectivorous plants‚ as they are sometimes called‚ are the predators ‚ rather than the passive prey. Adaptations such as odiferous lures and trapping mechanisms have made it possible for these photosynthesizers to capture‚ chemically break-down and digest insect prey (and in some cases even small animals.) There
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