Species In Lectures Flashcards

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What do Didinium Nasutum do

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Uses specialized structures (toxicysys) to attach to prey and paralyze it, then ingests its prey through a cytosome (cell mouth)

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Why are they called the Amazon Molly?

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All individuals are female

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What are camels dehydration defences?

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  1. Fur insulates body against extreme heats and cold
  2. They can regulate their body temp
  3. Can drink >200 pints in 10 mins
    (Lethal intake for most animals)
  4. Can withstand 40% loss in mass
    (15% is lethal for many)
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Camels:
Environmental adaptations

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  1. Fat(food supply)
  2. Pads for hot sand and spread toes for optimal traction
  3. Thick split lips to eat thorny plants
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