Evolution / Plant & Animal
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A 5 page overview of the evolution of plants and animals. Compares and contrasts the evolutionary paths of the first plant and the first animal and traces those paths back to the primordial soup from which that very first organism emerged. Discusses differences in anaerobic and aerobic organisms and details the evolution of mitochondria and chloroplasts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Planimal.wps

Evolutionary History of the Tuatara
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An evolutionary history of the tuatara consists of six pages and focuses on the reasons for its particular evolutionary progression. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGtuatara.rtf

Giant Pandas and River Otters
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A 6 page paper which examines the giant panda and river otter, two endangered species. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAgpanda.rtf

Global Spatial Patterns of Mammal and Bird Diversity
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of biodiversity and pays special attention to endemic species diversity. Why certain birds and mammals are found in particular parts of the world is discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: SA246bio.rtf