This Weird Plant And Radial Symmetry

This plant is a display of radial symmetry because it all radiates out of one center point and is the same on all sides

Birds And Biological Magnification

Biological magnification is the idea that things like mercury and other heavy metals and toxins become more concentrated the further up the food-chain you go. This bird is most likely somewhere in the middle of the spectrum for toxicity. This is because it is a mid level predator and the higher up you go the […]

Cuticle Layer Of A Plant

This plant most likely has a cuticle layer. This layer is like a waxy waterproofing layer that protects the plant from the elements. It works like a think finish over the plant as one extra layer of protection.

A Blueberry Is Both Fleshy And Fruity, And Has Seeds

A fleshy fruit and seeds, this blueberry that I cut in half offers both.

A Common Chicken Egg Is Still An Amniotic Egg

An amniotic egg is defined by the embryo developing inside an amnion, and having a calcium or leather based shell. Chicken eggs have an amnion inside and a calcium based shell so I figured why not.

The Segmented Body Of A Crab

This little part of a crab has seen better days but there’s still no denying that even just the leg is segmented which means that this counts for a segmented body. (Also with another concerned smiley.)

Adaptation Of Rockweed

This rockweed has adapted to its environment by growing gel filled sacs that are lighter than water, making the seaweed stand closer to the surface enabling it to get more sunlight for photosynthesis. (My smiley looks mildly concerned about the rockweed.)

Insect

An insect is something defined by being a small arthropod with one or two sets of wings and 6 legs. This little guy was stuck in a window and had a very neat orange color to him, the smiley on my finger is faded but it’s still there.

My Sister And Bilateral Symmetry

Here’s my sister for bilateral symmetry. Humans have bilateral symmetry meaning that one side is a reflection of the other.

Modified Horsetail Leaves

These horsetail plants have a perfect example of a modified leaf. These leaves have become thin and long, I’m not sure of the purpose but if I’d ever seen a modified leaf that would be one.