Bioscience - Of Mice and Mammoths
Article discusses the assumptions and implications of allometric scaling relationships for body size.
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LBL ITG Whole Frog Project
Biology students can now perform frog dissections online with this interactive virtual frog dissection kit.
http://www-itg.lbl.gov/ITG.hm.pg.docs/Whole.Frog/ |
MSN Encarta - Bioluminescence
Phenomenon is due to chemical reactions in viable systems and results in the production of light.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=019E2000 |
MSN Encarta - Breeding
Virtual encyclopedia explains the basic nature and uses for human, animal, and plant breeding. Includes info about professional breeders.
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MSN Encarta - Echolocation
Features a definition of animal sound waves used to pinpoint locations. Link to profiles of animals who utilize this function.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=0C7D3000 |
MSN Encarta - Gill
Learn about this respiratory organ, its functions, and its ability to obtain oxygen from water.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=01F19000 |
MSN Encarta - Gland
Guide to this chemical-producing organ includes an introduction and examples of its two major types.
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MSN Encarta - Hemoglobin
Article on this iron-protein compound describes its functions, and its use in the human blood system.
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MSN Encarta - Hibernation
Peruse a description of this dormant state, and profiles of different animals which undergo hibernation.
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MSN Encarta - Horn
Find a description of this anatomical feature's composition, and details on its functions. Link to horned animal overviews.
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MSN Encarta - Ivory
Browse a description of elephant tusks, including details on its composition, uses, and legal regulations. Link to related resources.
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MSN Encarta - Keratin
Introduces the composition and formation of the proteins that make up hair, nails, horns, and feathers.
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MSN Encarta - Lymph
Description of this lymphatic system fluid includes an explanation of its uses. Link to related overviews.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=00336000 |
MSN Encarta - Mimicry
Biological discussion gives a definition of the two kinds of mimicry, a natural phenomenon marked by advantageous resemblance between species.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=0449A000 |
MSN Encarta - Molting
Encyclopedia entry presents a definition of the term as applied to animals.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=053BD000 |
MSN Encarta - Mouth
Provides a definition of the term and compares the invertebrate form with the vertebrate. Open the links to teeth, salivary glands, and palate.
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MSN Encarta - Omnivore
Provides a definition of the term used to describe an animal's diet composition.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=0B3AB000 |
MSN Encarta - Salivary Glands
Describes the location of these glands and the functions of saliva.
http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=02189000 |
MSN Encarta - Sex
Peruse this encyclopedia entry which provides a definition and scope of the term and a discussion on heredity.
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MSN Encarta - Skeleton
Find an encyclopedia entry which discusses the structure and components of exoskeletons and endoskeletons.
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MSN Encarta - Wool
Encarta provides an encyclopedia article about wool, cross referenced with links to related topics. Also learn about their premium services.
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Teeth for Beginners
Explore mammalian dentition and the different functions of teeth. Includes a glossary of terms.
http://www.baa.duke.edu/BAA93/teeth.htm |
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