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Jacklyn van der Colff Anthropology 101 Homology and Analogy Homology: Homologous traits can be found in species that look nothing alike, sound nothing alike, and seem to have no close relation; however, many species that seem to be day and night have a common ancestor.  An example of homology can be seen in these two species: Panthera uncia : Better known as the endangered Snow leopard, this species of cat is found in central and south Asia. They live in cooler climates and are usually found at higher elevations. Snow leopards are members of the Panthera lineage, which is a branch of the Felidae. They are genetically similar to many other big cats, such as tigers, lions, and jaguars.   Common dolphin : The Common Dolphin technically includes two types: the short-beaked and the long-beaked, but for this example, we are focused on the flipper of the dolphin. They are found in the ocean and are from the Delphinidae family. These two seemingly diff...

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and His Influences on Charles Darwin February 04, 2019 work cited provided at end 1. There were many scientists who influenced Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution through natural selection; such as Thomas Malthus, who theorized the concept of constant competition, Charles Lyell, who came up with geological uniformitarianism, George Cuvier, who believed in catastrophism, and Alfred Russel Wallace, who ended up at the same conclusion as Charles Darwin. But one of these scientists, who had the  greatest effect on Charles Darwin, was Jean-Baptiste Lamarck .   2.  Lamarck's Contributions to the Scientific Community His ideas revolved around the concept that the external environment changed, as a direct result, the animals and inhabitants of that area would change their activity pattern to accommodate these new conditions. Jean-Baptiste believed that there was a "use it or lose it" rule in nature, if an organism ...

What Would I Take If I Was Stranded in a Desert? February 02, 2019                  Although the occurrence of being stuck in a desert is not one that I wish to seek out, the question of what items I would personally bring has been asked:              Item one: A sleeping bag      Rationale - It may seem boring, but deserts tend to drop to extremely cold temperatures at night. Also, it may protect someone from insects and reptiles, such as snakes. A good night's sleep is vital to being alert and staying awake for the struggles that lie ahead.                        Item two: Peanut Butter      Rationale- Besides from being a delicious gift to humanity, peanut butter is great for survival. It is loaded with protein, vitamins (copper and iron), and fatty acids. If I could choose...