Sentences with phrase «higher animal species»

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If humans were not designed by a higher authority, how can each individual's DNA be uniquely different among the human species, especially different than the other animals; how can the life sustaining elements be constantly available and exist in exact formulations: O, H, C etc. water is always 2 atoms of Hydrogen and one atom of Oxygen; sugar, fats, grains, and any bio-chemical products can be broken down to their simplest forms of elements, but can be re-constructed with specific (not by chance) formula.

My point was that they may not be denied those rights even if, in some respects, they may not seem as developed as some of the higher animals, because rights belong to the whole human species, and thus to all its members.

The universe is governed by an amazing system of scientific laws, and humanity is driven by our animal instincts together with our higher mental and social functional areas that have allowed us to survive as a species.

As the Bible underlines, the Almighty is no species - egalitarian; the creation accounts bring man and woman into view as the summit of the visible creation, with everything else placed at their service, and in general, with lower things being placed at the service of higher ones (plants are given to animals for food, and later, after the flood, animals are given to men for food).

Our species is like the other higher animals, apes and whales especially, except for this linguistic capacity and the ability to use symbols to a degree vastly beyond the capacity of other planetary animals.

It has «real relevance» in non-human animals, so much so that a primitive sense of moral obligation can be found in the higher species of the animal kingdom (MT 28).

Research shows that from the lowest to the highest level of the organic world there is a persistent and clearly defined thrust of animal forms towards species with more sensitive and elaborate nervous systems.

In this regard, we described two types of biologically - based teleologies: (i) an external teleology, where there is a deliberate and conscious setting of goals, those that are generally found among human beings and possibly in higher animals; and (ii) an internal teleology, where there is no self - directed or conscious goal - seeking on the part of living organisms, such as in the natural selection of favorable traits among biologically adaptive species.

Those who feel there is something «unnatural» about introducing human genes into animals or plants forget that we share a high proportion of our genes with these species already: it is precisely this collective heritage that allows experiments on frogs to spawn treatments for human cancer.

Since organic farms are mostly mixed farms, integrating animal husbandry with crop production, using vast and diverse rotations, intercrops and green cover crops, and maintaining soil fertility by cultivating nitrogen fixing legumes, they display a higher diversity of domesticated species than conventional farms.

Veterinary surgeons need access to a range of medicines, including antibiotics, in order to treat the conditions and species under their care and support the high standards of animal welfare our society expects.

In early October, the triennial meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites), the world's largest wildlife trade conference, granted the African grey parrot the highest level of international protection, including the prohibition of international commercial trade of the animal.

In many animals, sexual behavior is timed to occur with ovulation to ensure the highest possible chance of fertilization and therefore, continuation of the species.

An Annex I listing grants species the highest level of protection, allowing for the continuation of a domestic market but banning all imports or exports of animals and their parts on the list.

Plants may have been either super-abundant, so the megaherbivores did not have to compete for food, or the dinosaurs» metabolisms were relatively low, so the environment could support more species relative to a fauna comprised entirely of high - metabolic animals.

When on the low - fiber diet, animals showed a decrease in the diversity of their microbiome, with 60 percent of the bacteria species plummeting in numbers compared with their high - fiber friends.

We attribute this reduction to behavioral changes of individual animals and to the exclusion of species with long - range movements from areas with higher human impact.

Furthermore, cubs had a higher diversity of parasite species than older animals.

The unprecedented rapid change could accelerate the already high rate of species extinction as plants and animals fail to adapt quickly enough.

But the experts doubt that future analysis of the Thames whale will show high levels of pollutants as this species generally feeds on animals near the bottom of the food chain — such as squid.

In their study, published in the scientific journal Peer J, the scientists demonstrate that the species diversity of both groups of animals was noticeably higher in the past than it is today.

Yet, according to a new study involving 147 cities worldwide, surprisingly high numbers of plant and animal species persist and even flourish in urban environments — to the tune of hundreds of bird species and thousands of plant species in a single city.

In addition to the high diversity of endemic species, plants and animals that are abundant in Okinawa's corals, the area is also the site of the confluence of two major currents in the Pacific Ocean.

First the agency defines the highest daily dose that does not seem to affect the most sensitive species of animal studied.

The glamorous «feathers & fur» animals that the public supports being placed on the Endangered Species List are generally the top predators or higher herbivores.

This is because large animals disperse large seeded plant species often associated with large trees and high wood density — which are more effective at capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than smaller trees.

The complex geology and high rates of biodiversity in the region — currently home to an estimated 7,452 plant and animal species — make it a potential «natural stronghold» in the fight against climate change, according to a new, multimillion - dollar study by the Nature Conservancy.

«Overall, the total weight of animals in species - rich ecosystems is therefore higher than in species - poor ecosystems,» says Schneider.

Australia has one of the highest rates of animal species that face extinction, decline or negative impacts from human behavior in the world.

«Our findings show that the functioning of natural and complex ecosystems is ultimately determined by simple relationships: the higher the number of individual animals and the higher the species richness, the better the system functions.»

«For the first time in animals, we have assembled a high - quality genome, permitting the discovery of all the genetic differences between two individuals within a species,» said Mahul Chakraborty, a postdoctoral scholar in the Emerson laboratory and first author on the study.

Among large animals, the dog is an extraordinary species with an extremely high quantity of human - like pathologies, correlated with the large variety of races.

Closest animal DNA sequence matches generated through high - throughput sequencing (HTS) from within the gastrointestinal tracts (GITs) of 12 birdstrike species collected at Perth Airport

These species facilitate the transfer of energy to higher trophic levels by consuming very small prey and then being eaten by larger, predatory fish and other marine animals.

it has been found in highest concentration in the milk of several species, varying with the nutrition of the animal;

Our mission is to provide the highest quality of veterinary eye care with state - of - the - art technology and services for a variety of animal species.

Certain types of fish and other marine animals, especially colder water species such as salmon, have high levels polyunsaturated (omega 3) fatty acids in their flesh.

The goal for the new site is to provide high quality animal sheltering with consideration to enhancing animal health while minimizing animal stress, ensuring species - specific needs are met, and providing an improved experience for visitors interacting with our animals.

The healthiest people and animals are those who are never vaccinated and who eat species - appropriate high nutrient foods.

This high - tech, small animal hospital offers services to all dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents and other exotic pet species whose owners are seeking the most modern advances in veterinary science.

While there is definite side effect potential in large animal species, dogs in particular can tolerate high doses of tylosin with no adverse effects.

GeneSeek's technology employs high - resolution DNA genotyping for identity and trait analysis in a variety of important animal and agricultural plant species.

By listening carefully to all our stakeholders and putting customer satisfaction at the core of our business, we provide innovative, high - quality and, above all, solutions - driven products and services for farm and companion animal species.

Said Hunt through a spokesperson then, «With around 20 million feral cats in Australia and with each feral cat estimated to kill at least five native animals a day,» an alleged rate of consumption about five times higher than a cat's actual appetite, «they pose an enormous threat to our native species.»

At Ani - Care Animal Hospital we hold the same high standards of medicine for all the different species we see.

Urine scale buildup can occur more rapidly with these animals than with other species because both rabbits and guinea pigs have urine that is high in minerals.

Grassland tortoise species require a diet high in fiber and low in animal protein.

Because it is easier for birds to reach islands than it is for animals that can't fly, bird species diversity on islands is often relatively high.

This spectacular example of Mother nature which contains the highest number of plant and animal species that are rare, or threatened by extinction.

Dive site description: This site offers the chance to see bigger animals because the feeding level in this area is a very high level, as well the cleaning stations bring species like Milk Fish, and Yellow Tail Jacks.