Exceptions to natural and biological rules as well as amazing stories of adaptation and diversity are used to illustrate and reinforce the core concepts of biology.
Owner: Mark_Lasbury
Listed in: Science
Language: English
Tags: biology, animal, plant, microbiology, education
Site Statistics
Unique Visitors Today:
34
Page Views Today:
37
Unique Visitors this Week:
178
Page Views this Week:
229
Unique Visitors this Month:
533
Page Views this Month:
714
Total Unique Visitors:
621,031
Total Page Views:
780,261
Total Hits Out:
435
Latest Blog Posts for As Many Exceptions As Rules
- Don’t Eat The Yellow SnowBiology concepts – osmoregulation, tonicity, phytohormones, avian kidney, pinnieds, cetaceansAfrican elephants are larger than asian elephants, but their urine production is similar. A 2007 study found that African elephants can differentiate famil...
- Keeping Your “Ion” The Ball – Salts and LifeBiology concepts – salts in biology, osmotic potential, action potential, transpirationDietary salt – crucial for survival; Veruca Salt – not so much.In Latin, verruca means wart, so RoaldDahl was probably trying to tell us somethingwhen he wro...
- Sorry, I Don’t DrinkBiology concepts – water conservation, kidney function, metabolic water, adaptation, water uptake“Koala” in aborigine means “no drink.” The moist eucalyptus leaves are poisonous to most animals, but koalas have a special bacteria...
- Gimme Some Dihydrogen MonoxideBirds need water just like the rest of us, but beaks make it harder. They may suck it up like a straw or scoop it up like a bucket, or by leaning back and letting the rain fall in.At some point or another we've all said, “I’m about to die of thir...
- No Introductions Necessary?Biology concepts – introduced species, invasive species, The United States is a melting pot, and it is one of ourgreatest strengths. The questions is, is it also a goodidea for plants and animals?The United States is an amazing place to live; nearl...
- What Do You Know, I Wrote A Book!on Jul 30, 2016This post has little to do with biological exceptions, but if you find the writing on this blog at all appealing, then perhaps you will like this topic as well. I have finished a book for Springer Scientific Publishing, and this book is now ready for...
- The Nature Of Science Of Natureon Jul 27, 2016 in nature of science plantI have judged many a science fair project in my day. It is a learning experience, so adherence to the steps of the scientific method taught in most classes is O.K. But the students should realize that there isn’t just one scientific method. This yo...
- Take Off Your Coat And Stay AwhileBiology concepts – thermoregulation, ectothermy, endothermy, genetic mutation Let me introduce you to the most wondrous animal on the surface of the Earth, or under the surface of the Earth – the naked mole rat, Heterocephalus glaber (heter...
- The Perils of Plant MonogamyBiology concepts – pollination, single pollinator, co-evolution, co-divergenceWhat’s bugging her, it’s supposed to be a party!Imagine the best party of the year – it’s cold outside, but hot inside. The food is great, all your friends are th...
- Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Just My Philodendron?on Jul 6, 2016 in exception flower structure photosynthesis plant pollination thermoregulation tropismBiology concepts – thermoregulation, pollination, tropisms, flower structure, plant communication In many ways, plants are “smarter” than people (forgive the anthropomorphism). We can change our environment to suit our needs or move to a better...
Loading Comments...
Comments
{ds_PageTotalItemCount} commentcomments
{pvComments::date}
{pvComments::comment}