(par 4.2.1.1.3) 12 Most Important Effects of Temperature on Living Organisms
by Puja Mondal Environment http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/environment/12-most-important-effects-of-temperature-on-living-organisms/3794/ Temperature has been found to affect the living organisms in various ways, for example it has significant role on the cells, morphology, Physiology, behaviour, growth, ontogenetic development and distribution of plants and animals. Some of well-studied effects of temperature on living organisms are following: Temperature and cell: The minimum and maximum temperatures […]
(par 4.2.1.1.3) Thermo-regulation – from Animal and Plant Adaptations and Behaviours
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/adaptations Adaptations help organisms survive in their ecological niche or habitat; adaptations can be anatomical, behavioural or physiological. Anatomical adaptations are physical features such as an animals shape. Behavioural adaptations can be inherited or learnt and include tool use, language and swarming behaviour. Physiological adaptations include the ability to make venom; but also more general […]
(par 4.2.1.1.2) Plants Are Less Prepared for Drought Than Experts Thought
Plants Are Less Prepared for Drought Than Experts Thought http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/10385/20141115/plants-less-prepared-drought-experts-thought.htm By Brian Stallard Nov 15, 2014 11:29 PM EST As extreme weather patterns continue to change with the global climate and shifting trade winds, drought conditions are expected to become more frequent or even worsen for some parts of the world. That’s bad news for a […]