Symbiotic Relationships in the Rain Forest Because the rain forest is a very diverse habitat, it contains many different species of plants and animals in close proximity to each other. These species often have complex relationships, many of which are beneficial to the participants. Such relationships are called symbiotic or mutualistic. In mutualism examples, mammals, birds, reptiles and insects may interact with plants and with each other to help with food, reproduction or to protect against predators. TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read) Symbiotic relationships in the rainforest are interactions between species in which the partners benefit. Types of Symbiotic Relationships Many symbiotic relationships in the rainforest are broad, across several species, such as when insects pollinate plants and get pollen or nectar as food in return. Some organisms rely on several different relationships with different species, receiving and producing benefits in each one. Examples of Mutualism in Tropical Rainforest Ecosystems
Exploratorium Microscopy Pre-lab Activities Microscopy Pre-lab Activities Instructional Video: Let Joelle introduce you to the microscope in this 7 minute video. [Quicktime] [Flash Video] Virtual microscope: (requires the Flash 6 plugin This page requires javascript. Microscope controls: turn knobs (click and hold on upper or lower portion of knob) throw switches (click and drag) turn dials (click and drag) move levers (click and drag) changes lenses (click and drag on objective housing) select a specimen (click on a slide) adjust oculars (in "through" view, with the light on, click and drag to move oculars closer or further apart) Designed and Developed by: Margie Barrett Joelle Cona Paul Hyde Bob Ketcham Becky Kinney Justin Schakelman Read about this project at
Global youth climate strike: What the protests look like around the world This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story. Friday may be remembered as the largest global demonstration ever in the fight against climate change. Inspired by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, young people around the world have organized to skip school and protest in the street over the climate crisis and the adults who aren’t doing enough to transition off fossil fuels. Thunberg and her group Fridays for Future aren’t alone: They’ll be joined by adult climate activists, indigenous groups, workers from companies like Amazon and Google, and really anyone who feels like the world is overdue for dramatic action on climate change. The event is truly global: There are 2,500 events scheduled in over 150 countries. Let’s take a look at what’s happening around the globe. Afghanistan Australia Bangladesh Belgium Chile China El Salvador France Germany Greece India Indonesia Japan Netherlands Nigeria Pakistan
Miamiopia National Geographic Extreme Explorer Magazine Meet some of the most mysterious big cats. Play this photo matching game to discover the hidden world of jaguars. Photographs by: © WorldsWildlifeWonders/Age Fotostock (jaguar eyes); © Doug Perrine/SeaPics.com (fish); Mike Hollingshead/Science Source (supercell storm); Tier Und Naturfotografie J und C Sohns/Getty Images (bird).
Global climate strikes: Millions of children take part in protests to help protect the planet - CBBC Newsround These students were protesting in the Indian city of Mumbai Millions of children around the world have been taking part in a global climate change protest today - it's thought to be the biggest ever! Protestors from over 150 different countries have taken part in demonstrations aiming to put pressure on governments and decision-makers to do more about climate issues. The strikes are taking place ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Summit which begins on the 23 September. Those taking part want world leaders to take more urgent action to protect the planet now and in the future. Lots of children all over the world think that adults, politicians and big companies aren't doing enough to tackle climate change, and they want their voices to be heard. To leave a message, you can go straight to our comments below. And if you, or your class, want to send us some questions to put to a climate change expert, you or your teacher can send them to us here. What's happened? Twitter/@GretaThunberg Wales
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