5. Exoskeleton

Exoskeletons are outer coverings on animals, usually for protection. Pictured here are several different types of shells/mollusks. These shells are considered exoskeletons because the animals inside are unable to properly survive or protect themselves because they don’t have a vertebrae.

4. Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in countless plants. This pigment absorbs energy from sunlight and helps in the process of photosynthesis. This plant, and all of those around it, have chlorophyll in them, demonstrated by their deep green color(s). Also, it is clear that these plants are thriving, and they wouldn’t be able to […]

3. Autotroph

An autotroph is described as any organism that is able to make its own food through the processes of photosynthesis. This honeysuckle bush, like any other plant, uses sunlight and water to make food for itself. Therefore, this organism is an autotroph.

2. Adaptation of a Plant

An adaptation describes any change to an organism that generally helps it to survive in its environment. This image shows a very immature corn cob (that had died) with yellow kernels. Though this adaptation was manipulated by humans for the past 10,000 years, the corn has adapted from a Mexican plant known as teosinte. The […]

1. Adaptation of an Animal

Clearly, this picture shows my cat. However, on the other side of me is an open screen door when it was very sunny and lots of light was being let in. Therefore, Simon’s pupils become much smaller to let the proper amount of light in. While this is a common function for animal’s eyes, the […]