Chen: Animal Adaptations for Specific Environments

Bactrian Camel
Camelus bactrianus
42.306007,-71.087208
The Bactrian Camel has many specific adaptations to the desert environment. An example is that it has a thick, shaggy coat that protects it from the cold in the winter. The coat falls away as seasons change and temperatures rise to allow the camel to keep cool in the summer.

Saddle Billed Stork
Ephippiorychus senegalensis
42.306007,-71.087208
The Saddle Billed Stork has many adaptations to the environment. A physical adaptation is that it has a pointy and thin beak. This is used in jabbing for fish in shallow waters, which is very beneficial for the bird.

Harris: Population

This photograph is of a population of radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata) located at 41.786882,-71.419631.

Harris: Vestigial Structures in an Animal

The wings of the emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) are considered vestigial structures because while its ancestors could fly, the emu can not.
41.787018,-71.41939

Harris: Introduced Species

Miniature Donkey
Equus miniature
41.787635,-71.41859

Guinea Hog
Sus scrofus
41.787663,-71.418563

The miniature donkey was introduced to the United States in 1929 from the Mediterranean region. The guinea hog was introduced to the United States in the early 1800's from Africa.

Harris: Homeostasis of an Organism

 My dog (Canis familiaris) maintains homeostasis of her body temperature by panting.                    Location: 42.234261,-71.62415

This red panda (Ailurus fulgens) maintains homeostasis of its body temperature by panting and lying in the shade under the stairs.
 Location: 41.78769,-71.417029

Harris: Animal Adaptation for a Specific Enviornment

 Masai Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

41.788403,-71.417954

Dromedary Camel
Camelus dromedarius
41.786705,-71.417423

The Masai Giraffes' long necks is a physical adaption that helps them to graze and keep track of predators in their savanna environment, where they can see over several miles.

The Dromedary Camels' many adaptations to their desert environment include wide feet so they can walk on the desert sand more easily and without sinking into it.

Harris: Endangered Species

African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
41.790292,-71.415661

Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
41.78684,-71.419263

Harris: Amphibians

Oriental Fire-bellied toad
Bombina orientalis
41.78684,-71.419263

Japanese Fire Belly Newt
Cynops pyrrhogaster
41.78684,-71.419263

Chen: Vestigial Structure in an Animal

Ostrich
Struthio camelus
42.302613,-71.086886
An ostrich has wings that were likely helpful for their ancestors, but, it does not have any effect for the ostrich now.

Emu
Dromaius novaechollandiae
42.302613,-71.086886
An emu has wings that were likely helpful for their ancestors, but, it does not have any effect for the emu now.

Chen: Endothermic Organisms

African Lion
Panthera leo
42.302613,-71.086886

Masai Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
42.302613,-71.086886

Chen: Exothermic Organisms

Common Cooter
Pseudemys floridiana
42.302613,-71.086886

Green Anaconda
Eunectes murinus
42.302613,-71.086886

Chen: Animal Larva or Pupa

Viceroy
Limenitis archippus
42.302613,-71.086886

Queen
Danaus gilippus
42.302613,-71.086886

Chen: Lepidopteran

Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
42.302613,-71.086886

Julia
Dryas iulia
42.302613,-71.086886

Chen: Endangered Species

Grevy's Zebra
Equus grevyi
42.302613,-71.086886

Ring-Tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
42.302613,-71.086886

Zhang: Organisms in same class but different orders

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit
Sylvilagus floridanus
Order: Lagomorpha
Location: 42.26954, -71.61618

Domestic Cow
Bos taurus 
Order: Artiodactyla
Location: 42.26954, -71.61618 

Class: Mammalia

Bichon Frise
 Canis familiaris
Order: Carnivora
Location: 42.34585, -71.07046

Hussain: Amphibian

Tadpole frog

Salientia

Location: 44.588756, -72.789960

Hussain: Pterophyte

Bracken Fern

Pteridium aquilinum

Location: 44.588756, -72.789960

Hussain: Bilaterally Symmetrical Organism

White Admiral

Limenitis arthemis 

Location: 44.588756, -72.789960

Hussain: Lepidopteran

Great Spangled Fritillary 

Speyeria cybele

Location: 44.588756, -72.789960

Hussain: Gymnosperm

Eastern White Pine Tree

Pinus monticola

Location: 42.240385, -71.617963

Blue Spruce Tree

Pigea pungens

Location: 42.240385, -71.617963

Zhang: Exothermic Organism

Yellow Tang
Zebrasoma flavescens
Location: 42.35889, -71.05083 

Bicolor Goatfish
Parupeneus barberinoides
Location: 42.35889, -71.05083

Zhang: Endothermic Organism

Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Location: 42.35889, -71.05083

California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
Location: 42.35889, -71.05083

Zhang: Asexual reproduction

Flower Hat Jelly
Olindias formosa
Location: 42.35889, -71.05083

Flower hat jellies reproduce asexually in "blooms",
reproductive events that produce dozens of identical jellyfish. 

Zhang: Different Biomes

Lake Biome
Location: 42.29442, -71.61245 

Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome
Location: 42.29442, -71.61245  

Pine Tree Biome
Location: 42.29623, -71.58593  

Tundra Biome
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/06/120620-green-antarctica-trees-global-warming-science-ancient/
Published June 20th, 2012

Coral Reef Biome
Location: 42.35889, -71.05083 

Zhang: Plant using either wind or water for seed dispersal

Paperbark Maple Tree
Acer griseum
Location: 42.31207, -72.63155
The Paperbark maple is an example of a plant that uses wind
to spread its seeds to different areas. Helicopter
seeds (pictured above) are transported to areas far
 away from the original tree by using a spinning motion.