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| | Species - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Taxonomists are often referred to as "lumpers" or "splitters" by their colleagues, depending on their personal approach to recognizing differences or commonalities between organisms (see lumpers and splitters). | | | Obviously, when defining a species, the geographic circumstances become meaningful only if the populations groups in question are clearly different: if they are not consistently and reliably distinguishable from one another, then we have no grounds for believing that they might be different species. | | | Jean-Baptiste Lamarck suggested that an organism could pass on an acquired trait to its offspring, i.e., the giraffe's long neck was attributed to generations of giraffes stretching to reach the leaves of higher treetops (this well-known and simplistic example, however, does not do justice to the breadth and subtlety of Lamarck's ideas). |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Species_(biology)
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| | Species |
| | Hull (1965) contends that species have vague boundaries and that such vagueness is incompatible with the existence of species specific essences. | | | Supporters of the Biological Species Concept and related concepts believe that lineages of interbreeding sexual organisms are much more important in the evolution of life on this planet (Eldredge 1985). | | | For one, the relationship between an organism and its species is not a member/class relation but a part/whole relation. |
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http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/species
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| | Folk biology and the anthropology of science |
| | A notion of the species as a natural kind lingers in the philosophy of science and resolutely persists in psychology (Schwartz 1979, Rey 1983, Carey 1985, Gelman 1988, Keil 1995), which indicates that certain basic notions in science are as much hostage to the dictates of common sense as the other way around. | | | Folk biology, which is present in all cultures, and the science of biology, whose origins are particular to Western cultural tradition, have corresponding notions of living kinds. | | | Knowing not just the habits of particular species, but making taxonomic inferences about the habits and relationships of groups of biologically related species would be likely to increase the effectiveness (benefit) of such knowledge-based subsistence immeasurably, with little or no added investment (cost) in time or effort (trial-and-error learning). |
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http://www.bbsonline.org/Preprints/OldArchive/bbs.atran.html
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| | Evolution of the term 'Species' |
| | Metabiology, i.e., the philosophy of biology, accompanying the development of the theory of the evolution of life was therefore formulated mainly by biologists such as Ernst Haeckel or by interested physicians such as Ludwig Büchner or Hermann Helmholtz. | | | The old species concept, based on the metaphysical concept of an essence, is so fundamentally different from the biological concept of a reproductively isolated population that a gradual changeover from one into the other was not possible. | | | The species essence was considered to be the unchanging concept in the mind of God about the ideal form of the members of a biological population. |
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http://bahai-library.com/unpubl.articles/originality/biology.html
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| | The Biology Of Annelids |
| | This technique shows many details of annelid functional biology: food being moved along the intestine by peristaltic contractions; the circulatory system including capillary beds where oxygen is picked up (worms breath through their skins); and excretory organs that act as miniature kidneys to remove urea. | | | Their elongate, segmented body plan and other body features have allowed annelids to specialize at burrowing through substrates, and to radiate into other ecological niches. | | | Featuring live photography of a diversity of annelid worms showing their behavior, structures and classification into three classes. |
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http://ebiomedia.com/prod/BOanelids.html
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| | Marine biology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Other subfields study the physical effects of continual immersion in sea water and the ocean in general, adaptation to a salty environment, and the affects of changing various oceanic properties on marine life. | | | Marine biologists are trying to complete the mapping of underwater species with the help of modern techniques. | | | It is also becoming understood that the well-being of marine organisms and other organisms are linked in very fundamental ways. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_biology
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| | Invasive Species: The Biology - Part 4 |
| | The biology will be presented in such a way that everyone else can but accept it and any questions will be either ignored, or treated as the ravings of the ignorant. | | | As with Endangered Species, a cadre of University researchers will arise to make claims of what "needs" to be done regarding cheatgrass or day lilies to not only eradicate them, but to keep them eradicated. | | | There is no such thing as "native," there are only some species that have been somewhere longer than others. |
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http://www.ruralheritage.net/invasive/beers-4.html
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| | The Open Door Web Site : Biology : Introduced Species |
| | Sometimes the introduction of species is intentional and beneficial for humans. | | | One group of organisms which people are especially concerned about are micro-organisms. | | | Plant species used in agriculture, for example, have been deliberately introduced to new areas by humans. |
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http://www.saburchill.com/hfns02/chapters/chap022f.html
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| | Endangered Species Act / Biology |
| | To facilitate compliance with Section 7, a Biological Assessment (BA) is conducted for bridge related activities for the purpose of identifying "listed" species which are likely to be affected by the activity. | | | In addition, WSDOT is in the process of developing a Programmatic Biological Assessment that will provide a simplified BA process for many types of transportation related activities. | | | There is little documentation available that describe and verify the impact associated with bridge related activities upon salmonids because the "listing" of salmonids is a fairly recent event in Washington State. |
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http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/eesc/bridge/preservation/index.cfm?fuseaction=esa
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| | Crocodilian Biology Database - Crocodiles, Caimans, Alligators, Gharials |
| | The anatomy of the beast: external and internal structures, and what makes them special. | | | Biological and physiological adaptations which help crocodilians function effectively in their environment. | | | Scroll down to see the various topics covered here, or check out the frequently asked questions to the right. |
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http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/brittoncrocs/cbd.html
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| | Center for Conservation Biology, Home Page |
| | he Great Basin Invasive Species and Remote Sensing Network facilitates the exchange of information and technology related to changes in land-cover use and risk assessment. | | | CCB is a proud sponsor of this meeting, which is organized by Research Associate Erica Fleishman. | | | The Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) promotes human well-being by developing a scientific basis for managing Earth’s life-support systems and helping arrest environmental deterioration. |
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http://www.stanford.edu/group/CCB
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| | All.info: Science and Health / Biology / Endangered Species / |
| | With increased pressures on our world's plant and animal life, the success of endangered species recovery programs is more important than ever. | | | You are in: Science and Health / Biology / Endangered Species / | | | All.info: Science and Health / Biology / Endangered Species / |
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http://allinfo.com/directory/Science_and_Health/Biology/Endangered_Species
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| | Biology News: Species list reaches half-million mark |
| | The catalogue is useful in any situation where researchers want to keep track of living organisms, says Kirk. | | | Ultimately, biologists need a catalogue that is full of information about each species, rather than a mere directory of names, he says. | | | For example, a definitive list of all the species within a particular genus can help with evolutionary studies. |
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http://www.bioedonline.org/news/news.cfm?art=1660
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| | MarineBio.org - Marine Biology, Ocean Life Conservation, Sea creatures, Biodiversity, Oceans research... |
| | And MarineBio.org hopes to do its part through education, research, and as a forum where questions can be asked, ideas can be shared, and experience gained. | | | Each marine species is fascinating and unique and some may hold the keys to a cure for cancer, or AIDS, or other devastating illnesses. | | | Our secondary objective is to help raise support for the study and protection of marine biodiversity, to help those working to stop marine habitat destruction and to provide exposure for the issues and the research involved. |
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http://www.marinebio.com
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| | American Zoo and Aquarium Association |
| | Conduct basic and applied research to contribute to our knowledge of various species | | | With standardized practices, it is easier to detect potential health and husbandry problems. | | | Reintroduction projects have been successful in returning certain species to their natural places in the ecosystem. |
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http://www.aza.org/ConScience/ConScienceSSPFact
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| | Preserving Biodiversity through Genetics |
| | Work is in progress to develop related methods to identify tiger bones in Asian medicines. | | | Many species are difficult to capture, or become stressed by the process. | | | Information regarding the extent of gene flow among populations is critical to determine whether a species requires translocation of individuals to prevent inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity. |
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http://www.fathom.com/course/21701746/session3.html
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| | Electronic Sites of Botany, Plant Biology & Science Journals |
| | Folia Geobotanica - A Journal of Plant Ecology and Systematics (May 19) | | | Journal of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, The | | | Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Taylor & Francis or Science Direct |
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http://www.e-journals.org/botany
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| | AllRefer.com - species (Biology, General) - Encyclopedia |
| | The species marks the boundary between populations of organisms rather than between individuals. | | | The latter term refers to that collection of characteristics whose combination is unique in the species, although each individual of the group may not display every single one of the characteristics (see genetics). | | | species, in biology, a category of classification, the original and still the basic unit in the demarcation of plant and animal types. |
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http://reference.allrefer.com/encyclopedia/S/species.html
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| | biology - Precocial |
| | Precociality is of course also found in other groups. | | | Additionally, most precocial chicks lack the ability to control their own body temperatures (thermoregulation), and they depend on the attending parent(s) to provide an outside source of heat for a short period of time. | | | Familiar examples of precocial mammals are most ungulates, the guinea pig, and most species of hare. |
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http://www.biologydaily.com/biology/Precocial
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| | Endangered Species Biology |
| | Think about he species you want to research. | | | From their research, they will create a booklet describing a reserve designed for their species. | | | Only one student may choose a specific species from the each class. |
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http://www.mariemontschools.org/toon/endangered_species_biology.htm
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| | Biology News: Species mix across Panama Canal |
| | Every species interacts with other species in the group, for example by forming a predator-prey relationship, or forging a mutual bond such as that of corals with algae. | | | According to the 'niche' theory of ecosystems, every species within a community, be it river or rainforest, has a well-defined role in life. | | | This is at odds with many experts' belief that intruders upset the delicate balance of ecosystems. |
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http://www.bioedonline.org/news/news.cfm?art=1215
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| | Plant Species Biology Aims & Scope |
| | Plant Species Biology aims at communicating and exchanging knowledge and ideas on plant species and their biological aspects including life histories, population dynamics, molecular biosystematics, co-evolutionary networks among plants and other organisms, and mechanisms of speciation. | | | Plant Species Biology is an international journal publishing peer-reviewed original researches, notes and comments, and reviews in the field of evolutionary biology in plants. | | | This knowledge is essential for modern conservation biology, which has a key role in today's preservation of endangered biodiversity. |
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http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/aims.asp?ref=0913-557X
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| | Invasion Biology Introduced Species Summary Project - Columbia University |
| | The poison does not protect the toad against all predators, for most snakes and birds seem to be unaffected and humans tend to only get skin irritation, but it is fatal to small animals as well as many domestic cats and dogs. | | | Their extremely prolific reproduction, effective adult defense, and ability to thrive in areas where native species are stressed, make the B. | | | That is not to say that are NOT considered a problem, but it has not yet been demonstrated to be quickly causing the decline of the biodiversity of the invaded habitat. |
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http://www.columbia.edu/itc/cerc/danoff-burg/invasion_bio/inv_spp_summ/Bufo_marinus.html
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| | Biology: endemic species |
| | I am unaware of recent extinctions on islands but even the slightest change of the environment on an island can cause death because the conditions under which the animals exist are limited and there is no input of new DNA due to the isolation Again returning to the Galapagos. | | | Almost all animals there are found only there. | | | Why do you suppose there are so many endemic species on islands? |
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http://experts.about.com/q/664/3684260.htm
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| | Welcome to Species 2000 — Species 2000 |
| | Species 2000 has the objective of enumerating all known species of organisms on Earth | | | Based on which role you have, you get a selection of skins that you can switch between. | | | Search for a species in the Catalogue of Life: |
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| | ISSG's Global Invasive Species Database |
| | Species information is supplied by expert contributors from around the world and includes; species' biology, ecology, native and alien range, references, contacts, links and images. | | | The database focuses on invasive species that threaten biodiversity and covers all taxonomic groups from micro-organisms to animals and plants. | | | It proposes preliminary draft standards for the exchange of invasive species information such as fact sheets, projects and case studies, expertise and checklists. |
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http://www.issg.org/database/welcome
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| | WSDOT - Environmental Services - Biology Endanagered Species |
| | The need to provide transportation for the state requires that WSDOT assume the role of developer. | | | WSDOT biologists are involved in all stages of project development, from early planning to long-term maintenance activities. | | | A biological assessment is required when threatened and endangered (TandE) animals or plants are suspected to occur in the vicinity of a project. |
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http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/environment/biology/bio_esa.htm
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| | Cothran Biology Thesis Species List |
| | Not only were some species of trees more susceptable to vine infestation, but large trees were more likely to have vines on them than would be predicted from their size alone. | | | Then, analysis of the data was performed, showing that these vines do not occurr on tree species randomly. | | | This work involved the investigation of the population structure of woody vines in a mature mixed mesophytic forest on the Western slope of a mesa dissected from the edge of the Cumberland Plateau, in Madison County AL. |
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http://www.uah.edu/colleges/science/biology/students/cothran/cothspec.html
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| | NMNH Department of Systematic Biology, Division of Mammals - Mammal Species of the World Home Page |
| | The data in this checklist of mammal species of the world are being presented for non-commercial, personal, and collections management use only. | | | The Mammal Species of the World (MSW) contains the names of the 4,629 currently recognized species of mammals, in a taxonomic hierarchy that includes Order, Family, Subfamily, and Genus. | | | Copying or redistributing these data in any manner for personal or corporate gain is not permitted. |
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http://www.nmnh.si.edu/msw
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| | Elementary Education Resources: Science--Biology (Endangered Species Resources) |
| | Miss Maggie's Earth Adventures--a free multimedia program for those interested in promoting environmental education for grades 4, 5 and 6. | | | eNature.com--the Online Field Guides let you search for reports and images on more than 4,800 species. | | | Students learn about rain forests, the ring of fire, the solar system, plate tectonics, scale, seasons, timezones and more. |
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http://www.pitt.edu/~poole/eledscienceBioEndang.html
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| | Wildlife/Endangered Species/Conservation Biology |
| | UC Davis Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology | | | Wildlife population and habitat mgmt., fee hunting, big game, mountain lions, waterfowl, wetlands, agriculture, endangered species |
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http://danr.ucop.edu/newsold/askuc/expertss-z/wildlife.htm
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