Sentences with phrase «in different animal groups»

It may be that researchers were trying to find simple explanations for phenomena that, in nature, have lots of different functions in different animal groups.

Not exact matches

A new study by University of Arizona biologists helps explain why different groups of animals differ dramatically in their number of species, and how this is related to differences in their body forms and ways of life.

In the United States, Mackenzie's group and another have embraced a different approach: treating fetuses with blood stem cells culled from their mothers, the strategy she began exploring in animals almost a decade agIn the United States, Mackenzie's group and another have embraced a different approach: treating fetuses with blood stem cells culled from their mothers, the strategy she began exploring in animals almost a decade agin animals almost a decade ago.

In analyses of 23 videos of five different types of animals (mice, fruit flies, ants, zebrafish [shown], and small tropical fish called medaka), the software was able to identify and correctly track individuals (color - coded trails) within those groups 99.7 % of the time, researchers report online today in Nature MethodIn analyses of 23 videos of five different types of animals (mice, fruit flies, ants, zebrafish [shown], and small tropical fish called medaka), the software was able to identify and correctly track individuals (color - coded trails) within those groups 99.7 % of the time, researchers report online today in Nature Methodin Nature Methods.

«By grouping waterbirds, such as plant - eating birds and fish - eating birds, we showed that the degradation affected a wide range of different plants and animals in the wetlands; declines in these waterbirds means their food levels are also falling,» says Professor Kingsford, who is Director of the UNSW Centre for Ecosystem Science.

Researchers use four different definitions to identify the dominant animal in a group: the one who can beat up everybody else but doesn't necessarily need to (remind anyone of Jesse Ventura?)

The team's discovery that «the collective outcome [the group personality] is different from the sum of the personalities is very cool,» says Noa Pinter - Wollman, an animal behaviorist at the University of California, San Diego, who was not involved in the study.

And, remarkably, this so - called «convergent» evolution happened at least eight times across three different phyla, or animal groups, supporting the belief that necessity played a larger role than chance in developing this trait.

For the current study, Jessica Childs, a graduate student in Kroener's lab, applied VNS to a test group of rats used in the study in a process called «extinction learning» to determine whether the procedure could help the animals learn different behaviors and reduce their drug cravings.

In an ancient Indian parable, a group of blind men touches different parts of a large animal to find what it is.

«Fossils from classic areas in North America and Europe have been studied for over a century, but there are long - standing questions about how different animal groups dispersed to other areas that we can't answer using just those fossils,» said Angielczyk.

Ironmonger lists 130 other safari parks, aquaria, bird gardens and so on, as well as the 31 described at length; he has sections on the different animal groups kept in zoos and — extremely useful — a chart showing where all of the 350 different mammalian species and subspecies in British zoos are to be found.

«Filter feeding and gigantism are associated, which is a pattern we see in different groups of animals across the tree of life,» says Gregory Edgecombe, a paleobiologist at the Natural History Museum in London, who wasn't involved in the research.

«The strengths of our study are that we have confirmed these results in a completely different animal group, and that our data comes from wild populations,» she concludes.

«Now that we have that toolbox, we can start to pick out different gene groups and figure out what they're actually doing in these bizarre animals.»

The different groups of vaccinated animals showed similar trends in severity of pathology and of eosinophils in inflammatory infiltrates; however, the DIV and BPV preparations at high dosage tended to produce a greater infiltration with eosinophils.

More than 100 scientists, animal welfare officers, representatives of advocacy groups and stakeholders from different countries met for a 2 - day conference in San Francisco to discuss how to improve transparency and to increase the public understanding of the essential contributions that animal research makes to modern life science and biomedical research.

In assessing different sources of protein a group of scientists publishing in JAMA Internal Medicine have reported an association between consumption of animal protein and risk of death, and an inverse association between consumption of plant protein and risk of deatIn assessing different sources of protein a group of scientists publishing in JAMA Internal Medicine have reported an association between consumption of animal protein and risk of death, and an inverse association between consumption of plant protein and risk of deatin JAMA Internal Medicine have reported an association between consumption of animal protein and risk of death, and an inverse association between consumption of plant protein and risk of death.

The environment in which the PETM took place was therefore very different to that of the Cretaceous, and many modern groups of plants and animals were diversifying at this time.

Besides using to distinguish between different groups of ichthyosaurs [69] and sometimes as an important taxonomic criterion [70], tooth shapes have been widely used in the past to deduce the preference of the animal for a particular prey or varied preys [69, 71].

So, the difference in plant and animal - based foods must be either due to a lower percentage of protein, which might reduce IGF - 1 production, or due to some accompanying factor in the food such as sterols in animal products vs. phytosterols in plants, which have a different chemical structure such as their extra ethyl group on their side - chain.

Students work in groups and each group makes a different way of making a set of animals.

Let the students work as a group to come up with different ways of classifying the animal cards in their group.

Year 6 Science Assessments and Tracking Objectives covered: Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including micro-organisms, plants and animals Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution Recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that objects are seen because they give out or reflect light into the eye Explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on / off position of switches Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram

Family numeracy groups visiting Walby have covered many aspects of numeracy in both KS1 and KS2 including weights and measures in practical activities, used in baking bread through to measuring the daily feed requirements for different animals in their animal barn.

I never really say if the boy in the story is lost and trying to get back to his «tribe,» or if he was born alone and looking for acceptance with different animal groups.

The term «no kill» can be a contentious one in animal sheltering and the term is used differently by different groups.

The Humane Society and animal extremist groups want to do this, but this proposed ordinance is wrong in many different ways.

Holly has volunteered and worked in many different animal welfare arenas, ranging from small grassroots groups to large - scale public - private partnership efforts.

The risk of disease exposure in susceptible animals is high whenever there are frequent introductions of new animals with an unknown health status, so foster homes and home - based rescue groups also represent a relatively «high risk» environment if they provide care for susceptible animals from different sources.

I know we all have different talents; if you just can't bring yourself to give fluids unaided, there is usually someone in a local animal rescue group who would he happy to give you the extra support you need.

Animal shelters, rescue groups, vets and breeders all have different roles in helping homeless bunnies so always follow through with research and diligent efforts to make the best bunny match with your family's needs, considerations and care requirements.

Twenty - six different animal rescue groups and shelters that participate in the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals will be represented at the event, ready and waiting to help potential adopters make responsible choices and find the perfect pet to fit their lifestyle.

This fundraising event was a very different concept in that the rescue showcased images that are related to different «services» or «needs» that the group has when helping animals — which not only allowed attendees to donate to a specific need, but they got a real life look at how much goes on to help the dogs they care for.

In addition, Jacy gave smaller presentations at many regional effective altruism and animal advocacy groups in several different countrieIn addition, Jacy gave smaller presentations at many regional effective altruism and animal advocacy groups in several different countriein several different countries.

Art Helping Animals is a group of professional artists who have come together from different areas of the world with one purpose in mind, to help homeless animals through the efforts of our individual creaAnimals is a group of professional artists who have come together from different areas of the world with one purpose in mind, to help homeless animals through the efforts of our individual creaanimals through the efforts of our individual creativity.

With proper socialization — early exposure to many different people, other animals, sights, sounds, and experiences — however, they can become best friends with other dogs and cats and include them in their royal group.

The Pet Place hosts rescue groups and shelters weekly and works in many different ways to help with rescue and adoption, lost and found, and in finding temporary and permanent loving homes for animals in need.

Peggy Kirkpatrick said it was an article in The Lake Sentinel in 1992 that got her interested in volunteering at the Humane Society of Lake County.She read that the shelter had taken in a group of neglected Pomeranians, and Kirkpatrick stopped at the shelter to see them.Before long, she became a regular shelter volunteer, cleaning cages and helping to take animals on monthly visits to two different nursing homes.

I'm sure it applies to cat food as well: How to grade your dog's food: Start with a grade of 100: 1) For every listing of «by - product», subtract 10 points 2) For every non-specific animal source -LRB-» meat» or «poultry», meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points 3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points 4) For every grain «mill run» or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points 5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. «ground brown rice», «brewerâ $ ™ s rice», «rice flour» are all the same grain), subtract 5 points 6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points 7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points 8) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points 9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points 10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points 11) If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points 12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points 13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points 14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to beef), subtract 1 point 15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 point Extra Credit: 1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points 2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points 3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points 4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points 5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points 6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points 7) If the animal sources are hormone - free and antibiotic - free, add 2 points 8) If the food contains barley, add 2 points 9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points 10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point 11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point 12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count «chicken» and «chicken meal» as only one protein source, but «chicken» and «'' as 2 different sources), add 1 point 13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point 14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide - free, add 1 point

Holly has volunteered and worked in many different animal welfare arenas, ranging from very small grassroots groups to large - scale public / private partnership efforts.

The ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Group (ACG) fights cruelty to animals in the United States through the work of seven professional departments that address different aspects of the problem.

I have been seeing post after post on social media about animal rescues shutting down or people leaving rescues, either in search of a different group, to create a new group, or to get away from it completely.

An animal rescue group had saved Jay Jay from the home, and he was shuffled between different animal groups before being adopted in California.

Still, she thinks we have a long way to go in terms of addressing the in - fighting and «us vs. them» mentality often found between different groups of people working within animal welfare — all of which contributes to compassion fatigue.

The MRFRS mentoring program, which began in 2011, assisted 11,000 cats through its work with seventy - seven different animal welfare groups in fourteen states.

However, her life experiences allowed her to integrate into different animal groups — that is when something in her sparked!

In the report of Animals 24 - 7, it happens that the same dog breed is found separated into categories or that different races are grouped into one category.

You will be transferred by 4wd vehicle to shelters in the area, in small groups so as not to disturb the animals, from where you can sit, watch and, hopefully observe, many different animals.

-- Nintendo previously made Zelda games by making small areas and connecting them together — For Breath of the Wild, the team first had to figure out what needed to be placed on the map — Groups were created out of the over 300 devs to work on specific sections of the world — Game Informer's demo starts at Serenne Stable — Yammo runs this place — Link can rest in bed and restore health here — Stable also lets you store horses, meet with merchants, NPCs — Stables are located throughout the world — Each one is run by a distinct character — You can spend rupees on a more expensive bed, giving you an extra heart the next morning — These hearts are yellow and can't be recovered if you're hit in combat — Spending time by fires in the world passes time — Dynamic weather system in the game, with the world reacting as a result — Ex: when it starts raining, NPCs outside the stable quickly go inside — Beedle is back to sell you goods — Have to be careful during a thunderstorm, since your metal items can attract thunder — Metal weapons and shields can be discarded or thrown at enemies — Link can get killed by lightning — Difficulty dips / spikes depending on where you are, since you can go around it and avoid it until you're stronger — Over 100 Shrines — You can find an item that identifies Shrines — Discover a Shrine for it to be a fast - travel point — Shrines also give a Spirit Orb — Trade in orbs for unknown items — Dedicated team handled animal A.I. — Bears, wolves, deer move through the snow — You can get overwhelmed by enemies quickly — Link can keep multiple horses at a time — Affection / loyalty important with horses — Feed and take care of horses to raise their stats — Can call horses over to you, but horses need to be within a certain proximity to be called — Horses can be killed by enemies — Aonuma «wanted players to choose their own path», so no companion character in this game — Stamina meter encopasses sprinting, paragliding, climbing — Meter can be upgraded, but Nintendo won't say how — Different shields have different speeds and level of control for snowboarding — Can mine rocks which can be solid for rupees or used for crafting — Can place stamps to mark areas of interest — 100 of these symbols can be used on the map, including sword, shield, bow and arrow, pot, star, chest, skull, leaf, diamond — Every style of weapon has a unique set of animations and feel different — No invincible weapons in the game, Nintendo says — Zelda can get mad at you and scold you — Players can see the ending without seeing everything from the story — A certain element was added in the game to make for a more cohesive storyline — Most difficult Zelda game to make — Aonuma is still finding new things in Different shields have different speeds and level of control for snowboarding — Can mine rocks which can be solid for rupees or used for crafting — Can place stamps to mark areas of interest — 100 of these symbols can be used on the map, including sword, shield, bow and arrow, pot, star, chest, skull, leaf, diamond — Every style of weapon has a unique set of animations and feel different — No invincible weapons in the game, Nintendo says — Zelda can get mad at you and scold you — Players can see the ending without seeing everything from the story — A certain element was added in the game to make for a more cohesive storyline — Most difficult Zelda game to make — Aonuma is still finding new things in different speeds and level of control for snowboarding — Can mine rocks which can be solid for rupees or used for crafting — Can place stamps to mark areas of interest — 100 of these symbols can be used on the map, including sword, shield, bow and arrow, pot, star, chest, skull, leaf, diamond — Every style of weapon has a unique set of animations and feel different — No invincible weapons in the game, Nintendo says — Zelda can get mad at you and scold you — Players can see the ending without seeing everything from the story — A certain element was added in the game to make for a more cohesive storyline — Most difficult Zelda game to make — Aonuma is still finding new things in different — No invincible weapons in the game, Nintendo says — Zelda can get mad at you and scold you — Players can see the ending without seeing everything from the story — A certain element was added in the game to make for a more cohesive storyline — Most difficult Zelda game to make — Aonuma is still finding new things in the world