Scavenger Hunt #7

An exoskeleton is a hard shell that covers the outside of an organism such as a lady bug.

A redox reaction is a reaction that results in a transfer of electrons such as photosynthesis.

Fermentation is the process by which sugars are turned into acids or alcohols by the use of yeast or bacteria and is used to make wine. 

Aloe vera is a CAM Plant or a plant that is able to survive in dry areas by the use of  Crassulacean acid metabolism. 

Pollen is a substance that carries male gametes for plants as seen here on this flower. 

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seed dispersal is when seeds are distributed naturally by: animals, wind, and water. There are random patches of monkey grass in the woods from seed dispersal.

pollinators are animals that move pollen from one plant to another causing the plants to reproduce. The animals carry the pollen accidentally by feeding on the plants, and getting pollen stuck to them. Bees are pollinators.

pollen is a yellow powder that has male reproductive organisms. It is carried by pollinators to other plants to the female parts to reproduce. This is a bee feeding on the plant and moving pollen.

r- strategist have more babies than can survive. They are smaller organisms, like spiders or mice, that live in environments where conditions are constantly changing. This is a giant evil spider with a super cool looking web.

k- strategist have fewer babies and the babies require long-term care and nurturing. Examples are humans and other mammals. They are usually larger. My cousins and I are k- strategists.

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A detritivore is an organism that feeds on or breaks down organic waste, returning essential nutrients to the ecosystem. Slugs are an example of detritivores.

This is a picture of a town on the island of Pag. It is an example of a population. A population is a group of organisms of one species that interbreed and live in the same place.

Predation is the act of killing and consuming animals for food. Tigers are examples of predators. 

Pollen is the fertilizing element of flowering plants. It is typically a fine yellow powder-like substance. This flower produces pollen. 

A spore is a dormant, reproductive cell. They are able to survive unfavorable conditions; when the conditions become suitable again they develop into a new individual. Mushrooms are reproduced by a spore.

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I think I'm done?

This is a picture from Hawaii, it is a tropical biome. 

 These palm trees have adapted to glow. Not really, but if they had it would be an adaptation of a plant. Adaptations are specific features an organism develops to better suit living in their environment.

This is a type of fungus called alder bracket growing on a tree stump. Fungus is eukaryotic.  A eukaryote contains a nucleus and other organelles enclosed in a membrane. 

This is a plant in its sporophyte phase. This is when the plant is younger or goes through a time where it is not flowering.

This leaf is hydrophobic. Do you see the water droplets on it? The water is being repelled from soaking into the leaf by the leaf's waxy cuticle layer.

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This sleeping chipmunk named Wilson often takes part in seed dispersal. Seed dispersal is when a seed is moved somehow by an animal, wind, or water and placed where it begins to grow. 

This cat going for a stroll is full of all sorts of connective tissue. Connective tissue supports, connects, and separates different organs in your body. 

Flowers produce pollen. Pollen makes the world go round by helping plants reproduce.

These super cool leaves have a cuticle layer on them. The cuticle layer is a waxy surface plants have that help keep viruses and bacteria outside of the plant and keep all the good stuff inside of it. 

This bird house has a nest in it. Inside the nest there either is or was or will be (who knows) at least one amniotic egg. An amniotic egg is an egg that has a shell or membrane around it to keep the egg from drying up and protects the growing organism inside. 

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These flowers contain gibberellins. Gibberellins are plant hormones that regulate things such as growth, flowering, and dormancy.

 This is a stuffed black squirrel. This is an example of a genetic variation within a population. This explained by organisms of the same species having different physical properties. Some squirrels are black, some or gray, and some are brown.

These are alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is a product of fermentation. Fermentation is the process where sugars are converted to acid, gas, or alcohols.

These delicious banana pancakes have wheat in them. In certain cases, wheat has been a genetically modified organism. Geneticists can alter the properties of organisms to affect their growing and reproducing. In some instances, it is beneficial to the success of a species.

This is plate of sliced mango and pineapple. These have ethylene in them. Ethylene is a plant hormone that has a lot to do with the ripening of fruit. The fruit on the plate is ripe. 

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This cow is a heterotroph. Heterotrophs can not produce their own food so they rely on eating food for their energy. This cow eats grass to get its energy.

This is me shooting a gun. Guns are used for hunting. Hunting is a form of predation. Predation is the interaction where a predator feeds on or attacks their prey. 

The sushi rolls on the bottom have a combination of salmon and eel in them. In some places, salmon is a key stone species. A key stone species is an organism who contributes to the survival of an ecosystem. The pacific salmon dies after it spawns and several species feed off of them. They almost sustain a whole ecosystem. 

 This is my dog shadow; he is resting. The internal balance that is being shown is called homeostasis. Shadow is content with his surroundings and is physically stable because of it.

This bird is grooming himself, which is also helping maintain homeostasis.

This tree frog is an ectotherm. An ectotherm is an animal that does not have the ability to regulate its body temperature internally. This frog uses environmental factors to maintain the right temperature.