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    Heralded on the fiftieth anniversary addition’s cover as “the classic that launched the environmental movement,” Rachel Carson’s opus Silent Spring examines the impact of man-made chemical pest control substances on the environment during the 1950s. Carson references an extensive bibliography of empirical research to back up testimonials and a great deal of qualitative data she uses to flesh out her book. Silent Spring begins by describing the devastating effects of chemical poisons with a bleak

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    materials, kitchen waste, garden waste, agro-based industries waste. Vermicomposting method is also one of the good waste recycling methods and eco-friendly. There are many type of earthworms which can be used in vermicomposting but Eisenia foetida is the most commonly use earthworm as it can multiply more than the other earthworms (Castillo et al ., 2005). With the introduction of vermicompost in the soil , it increases the soil fertility because of the increased microbial activity and plant growth regulator

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    Dolomites Research Paper

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    well known species, and it is a favorite in European gardens for it’s appearance they mostly eat on slugs, earthworms, beetles, caterpillars, and other insects. Another European animal is known as a European mole, common mole, or the northern mole. The European mole lives in an underground tunnel system, they live in those underground tunnels so they can hunt their prey. They mainly eat earthworms, they also eat insects, centipedes, they even eat mice and shrews. The climate is a cool summer humid multicultural

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    different sizes? Where would you find different kinds of natural baits? Natural bait or artificial lures? One of the best way to fish is to use natural bait or even live bait. Like with Bass it's better to use both artificial lures with some common earthworms. But with artificial lures you can easily make them in your house or buy them.You can easily spend a lot of money on just one lure. You maybe available to make artificial lures, but you can easily grab a shovel and

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    Saving Game

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    Digestion - The digestive system of annelids consists of an unsegmented gut that runs through the middle of the body from the mouth. Circulation - Circulation in the earthworm is through a series of closed vessels. Excretion - Nephridia are organs of excretion in the annelids. Summary of the activity: Well basically what we did in this lab was save a gummy worm from drowning using only paper clips. It may sound

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    Brown Spider Experiment

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    black head, sparrow, earthworm, red-headed woodpecker, and bigger brown spider. The brown spider had a total of one species with a relative abundance of 0.0526. The black bird had a total of one species with a relative abundance of 0.0526. The pillbug had a total of three species with a relative abundance of 0.1579. The big red ant with black head had a total of five species with a relative

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    Habitat A & A Case Study

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    A.) In fig 1A, the environmental selection, shows species in pool, where different habitat types existed. The species composition is determined by the environmental selection. Similar habitats select for similar species to occupy its environment. In 1A, habitats A and A have the same invasion of species which are species 1, 2, 3, and 4. The fundamental niche is where species could live and reproduce itself in the whole range of habitats. Diverse types of species could occupy similar habitat. In

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    According to the Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of North America North of Mexico, the Central Stoneroller resides in various regions of Wisconsin, but it is not found throughout the state. It occurs in the southern end of the state ranging from the Mississippi River, the lower Wisconsin River, the Rock River, and over in the Little Fox River, to only name a few. It also occurs in the Mississippi River on the western side of the state, a few of its tributaries such as the Chippewa River

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    It was another sweltering, hot day in July, and my nine-year-old self was digging in the dirt. After ten minutes of tirelessly digging, I came across an earthworm slithering into my hole. At first, I was hesitant to disturb the earthworm because I did not want to harm it. However, overcome by curiosity, I eventually picked up the worm and retreated to my house to dissect it. Since then, my sense of curiosity has not changed, and it led to my interest in science. I participated in a genetics-based

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    Leeches Research Paper

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    Leeches are found all over the world and are found in freshwater. The closest worm to a leech is an earthworm. Certain types can grow up to 16 inches in length. Leeches have suckers on both parts of their body and when you are bitten by a leech, their saliva causes blood to increase and it prevents blood clots. They have very sharp teeth, but small jaws. A leech has 32 brains and most of them sucks blood. Not just humans get bit by leeches, but also animals. A leech can take in the amount of blood

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