Tardigrades (Tardigrada)
Charlie Reeder
Phenotype: Colors: Gray, blue, red, yellow-brown; Size: 0.5mm; Inactive in absence of water.
Habitat: Moss
Interesting facts: Can withstand extreme environments, including boiling alcohol.
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Sea Jelly (Medusozoa)
Analiza Mejia
Phenotype: Varies from 1mm – 2m. No brain, heart or skeletal system.
Range: Oceans (few species in fresh water)
Interesting facts: Sea jellies have existed for millions of years and there are about 1,500 species.
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Sea Jellies have existed for millions of years and there are about 1,500 types. Sea Jellies vary in size, some can measure up to 7’6” while the smallest sea jellies can measure up to 2.5 cm. Sea jellies do not have a brain, heart or skeletal system. read more
Fuel of the Voyagers
Matthew Fairbanks
Size: Sub-compact cars Weight: 735 kg
Position: Voyager 1: 127 AU from Sun; Voyager 2: 104 AU from Sun
Interesting facts: Positioning is powered by monopropellant hydrazine.
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FOXO3a
Jacob Fisher
Chromosomal Location – Chromosome 6.
Number of Amino Acids – 103
Interesting Fact – FOXO3a is a protein found in every human, but its full function is unknown. Research has discovered that it may be a strong anti-aging gene.
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FOXO3a is a protein found in every human, but full function is unknown. Research has discovered that it may even be the reason that humans age. If so, this little protein could be the cause of 66% of all deaths. 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
Lion (Panthera leo)
Caren Yim
Phenotype: Yellow, brown & ochre colors, 5 to 8 ft., 330-550 lbs. Adaptations: Sharp claws, camouflage.
Range: African savannas & India
Interesting Facts: Form social groups. Second largest big cat species.
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Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Samantha Cruz
Phenotype: Wing span of 110 cm, white face and body, orange brown speckled wings.
Range: North American forests
Interesting Facts: Lifespan of 25 years; hunts at night with heightened sight and hearing.
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A Barn Owl can live up to twenty-five years. The Barn Owl was first documented in Ohio in the late 1800s. Barn Owls hunt at night. The hearing of the Barn Owl is so sensitive that they can capture their prey in the dark. They are the most widespread of all land birds. read more
Great White Shark (C. carcharias)
Kayla Simpson
Phenotype: Color: Gray back, white belly. Length: 15-20ft. Weight 4,500lbs.
Habitat: Temperate seas
Interesting Fact: Breaches out of water to catch seal prey. Apex predator.
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