Yeast
(multiple species)
SINGLE-CELLED ORGANISM
Description: The simple reproduction and genome of this unicellular eukaryote makes it ideal for genetic studies. The practical applications of yeast extend well beyond research, contributing to fermentation in products like bread, wine, and beer!
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Zebrafish
Danio rerio (species)
VERTEBRATE
Description: An ideal model organism for research in development, genetics, and stem cell research due to its large transparent embryos and regenerative abilities. Its shiny stripes and simple needs also makes it a popular aquarium pet.
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Mouse
Mus (genus)
VERTEBRATE
Description: The mouse is the most widely used mammalian model system. Its physiological and genetic similarity to humans makes it ideal for medical research.
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Fruit Fly
Drosophila melanogaster (species)
INVERTEBRATE
Description: This tiny fly has been a favourite model organism among geneticists for over 100 years due to it’s short life cycle, prolific reproduction, the ease at which it can be mutated, and the ease at which its inherited physical traits can be identified.
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Jellyfish
Pterosaurs in China
There are 5 major locations where pterosaur fossils have been found, and Liaoning province has a huge number of those finds. They include Bogolubovia and Jeholopterus. There are more new species being found, including the most recent, Kryptodrakon.
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Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris)
Mitzy Saavedra
Phenotype: Orange with black stripes & white belly. Weighs 240 to 500 lbs. Thick padded feet to move silently.
Range: Indian sub-continent
Interesting Facts: Solitary hunter; Knife-like carnassal teeth easily shear off meat.
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Pterosaurs in China
Mark Popinchalk
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There are 5 major locations where pterosaur fossils have been found, and Liaoning province has a huge number of those finds. They include Bogolubovia and Jeholopterus. There are more new species being found, including the most recent, Kryptodrakon.
Graphic by Bilexis Casado
There are 5 major locations where pterosaur fossils have been found, and Liaoning province has a huge number of those finds. They include Bogolubovia and Jeholopterus. There are more new species being found, including the most recent, Kryptodrakon. read more
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
Sameena Danzinger
Phenotype: Spotted orange & tan color. Length 170-234cm. Weight 21-72kg.
Range: Africa
Interesting facts: Can run up to 75 mph, quicker than the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt.
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Evolution of the Brain
Olivia Gresham
Origin: Changing African savanna ecosystem adaptation led to evolutionary shift in brain.
Changes: Bipedalism linked to a shift in the brain case’s structure.
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In a more severe environment, the primitive ancestors of the human species with a less specialized brain would be more flexible in a changing environment. Many crucial adaptations originated on the African Savanna due to the high levels of environmental pressure, evolutionary changes related to this ecosystem include bipedal locomotion. Upright walking is scientifically linked […] read more