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=**Biomes**= 1 The World's Biomes http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/ 2 Tropical Rainforests and Other Biomes http://www.panda.org/kids/wildlife/mntropic.htm 3 Biomes of the World http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/biomes.html 4 Introduction to Biomes http://www.runet.edu/~swoodwar/CLASSES/GEOG235/biomes/intro.html 5 Deciduous Forest Plants http://ths.sps.lane.edu 6 Oceans and Coastal Protection: Your Coastal Watershed http://www.epa.gov 7 Taiga Rescue Network http://www.taigarescue.org 8 Plant Life (desert) http://www.galeschools.com 9Coral Reefs http://www.thewildclassroom.com 10 Centers of Diversity, Crop Adaptation http://oregonstate.edu

= = =**Natural Selection Sites**=
 * Understanding Evolution ||  ||
 * With all the wonderful resources available from this web site from Berkeley, it won't take long for you to understand evolution. Many subtopics under the category of "What is evolution and how does it work?" include examples of evolution, history of life on earth, natural selection, and more. You will see real examples of how evolution can impact our lives and investigate the evidence for evolution. The history of evolutionary theory is also discussed. You can literally spend hours exploring the information and examples at this site. ||

Darwin and Natural Selection
 * Introduction to Natural Selection ||  ||   ||
 * Do you need a hands approach to learn how the process of natural selection works? If you like to have activities that help reinforce the material you learn, then you will like the lesson plan on this web site that is devoted to this topic. This activity will help you explore how the process of natural selection unfolds through different generations. Everything you need to know to complete the experiment can be found on the site including the materials you need, the planning, the assessment, and ideas for further study. ||
 * Darwin's Finches and Natural Selection : Genetics and Evolution ||  ||   ||
 * A diagram of Darwin's finches demonstrates how species have adapted over time to ensure survival. This section of a tutorial on genetics and evolution explains the process of natural selection using Darwin's finches as an example. The tutorial continues the discussion on selective breeding on the next page and addresses theories of natural selection on the previous page. The tutorial is fifteen pages long and mention of Darwin's finches can be found on this page and others following. ||
 * Walkingsticks ||  ||   ||
 * Natural selection favors herbivore species that have developed adaptations to avoid being devoured by predators. Stick and leaf insects excel in their ability to survive predation. Study the amazing ability of phasmids to use both structure and color to avoid predators by mimicking twigs and leaves. When pecked, the insect falls and remains motionless. When picked up, it remains rigid like a stick and may release noxious chemicals. Nymphs can shed and regenerate a limb to escape and eggs are protected by seed mimicry. ||
 * Walkingsticks ||  ||   ||
 * Natural selection favors herbivore species that have developed adaptations to avoid being devoured by predators. Stick and leaf insects excel in their ability to survive predation. Study the amazing ability of phasmids to use both structure and color to avoid predators by mimicking twigs and leaves. When pecked, the insect falls and remains motionless. When picked up, it remains rigid like a stick and may release noxious chemicals. Nymphs can shed and regenerate a limb to escape and eggs are protected by seed mimicry. ||
 * This web site contains a discussion regarding Charles Darwin and the theory of natural selection. The entire site describes the life of Charles Darwin and the contributions he made to science. It goes into detail about his theory of natural selection and uses several examples, illustrations, and diagrams to explain the concepts presented. Several audio clips throughout the material let you hear how certain words are announced and give you access to interviews with experts on the topic. ||


 * The Theory of Natural Selection: Genetics and Evolution ||  ||
 * Students studying Charles Darwin and his theory of natural selection will find this online tutorial to be a helpful tool in their research. The site easily explains the concepts of his theory and the principles of his work. Follow the link to the next page in the tutorial and you will find some examples of natural selection in action. This page describes three different cases where there is support for natural selection: Charles Darwin's finches, industrial melanism of the peppered moth, and the sickle cell trait. ||


 * PBS: Adaptation and Natural Selection ||  ||
 * PBS takes you on an exploration of the world of Charles Darwin, and the web activities on this site are a great way for you to learn more about his theories. The collection of activities featured on this page relates to his theories of adaptation and natural selection. They will provide you with a chance to participate in interactive activities that will help you learn more about the process of evolution. Other subtopics explore specific concepts related to these theories of natural selection. ||


 * Fire Ants Invade and Evolve ||  ||
 * The Argentine fire ant, a non-native species, invaded the United States in the 1930s. Thousands of small, red ants build nests across the South. Some of these groups, or colonies, have multiple queens, an evolutionary adaptation that allows them to dominate over native ant species. Scientists wondered why these ants were spreading so fast, when they haven't taken over their native country that way. Organisms adopt different strategies or behaviors encoded in their genes; natural selection ensures the survival of those with the best strategies. The availability of resources is a key factor in determining the best adaptations. ||