Electrophorus Electricus, also know as the Electric Eel, or knife fish, is quite the amazing display of God's awesome power. I picked this topic because I believe them to be one of the most interesting creature because they can generate a mass amount of electricity. This essay is concerning Electric Eels, and what makes them so amazing. How do electric eels generate a voltage and why do they not get shocked in the process? As you can see, the Electric Eel is a very intriguing sea creature, and
We are going to need a bigger boat! There is no doubt about it that sharks and humans are not best friends like dogs and humans. Sharks can attack humans and kill or seriously hurt the humans, while at the same time, humans can catch the sharks and kill them or eat them. Sharks around the world cause many problems for people like fishers, divers, surfers, and many other people. Many companies around the world have been working on producing defensive mechanisms that keep the sharks away from people
categorized into non-electric fishes and electric fishes (Crampton & Albert, 2005). On the one hand, non-electric fish do not possess electric organs and use passive electroreception, which is when the fish reacts to external electric stimuli (2005). On the other hand, electric fish are fishes that have specialized electric organs (electrosensory organs) present and use active electroreception, which produce or generate electrical stimuli (2005). The receptors that electric or non-electric fishes use to
describes serial killer Albert Fish. Albert Fish is the man who some believe to be the "most deranged killer in American history" (Rampo Catskill Library system, Biography resource center, Albert Fish ). So much so, that the character, Hannibal Lector in the movie Silence of the Lambs is partially based on him. Murder was not the only thing that Albert Fish indulged in. He also dabbed in cannibalism, fetishism, pedophilia, voyeurism, exhibitionism, and masochism. Fish was born on May 19,1870 in Washington
put up a great fight and can challenge even the most seasoned fly fisherman. Carp can be found throughout the world and are quite common in North America. These fish will take a variety of sub-surface fly presentations and even the occasional dry fly if presented at the correct time. If you are looking to expand the species you fly fish for we highly recommend targeting Carp. Carp are found in many different water types including Lakes, Streams, and Ponds and are often found in fairly large numbers
small insects, crustaceans, and small fish. Chinook salmon live to be about 3-7 years of age, and they live in the colder waters of the Pacific Ocean for the majority of their
to locate injured prey from quite a distance.” (Group, 2007) .This is very useful for the sharks. If they are on the hunt and smell blood they will easily be able to find food. When fish swim they create an electric wave through the water. Sharks can detect these electric currents a little over three feet. Most fish have this sense, but sharks are most sensitive to it. They have pores all over their bodies which are connected and this makes it all work. This is a good advantage for sharks because
the planet; it is found at a depth of 1000 fathoms [1] and is subject to adverse changes in temperature, pressure and light penetration amongst other factors. Therefore as expected fish decrease in abundance, and species diversity. This trend is prominent as in order to survive the harsh conditions of the deep sea, fish need a number of specific adaptations. Allowing them to ultimately survive, feed, and reproduce. The deep sea is one of the most hostile environments in the world, which a living
Hypothesis: I will learn more about great white sharks Taxonomy The Great White Shark or Animalia Chordata Vertebrata Chrondrichthyes Elasmobranchii Lamniformes Lamnidae Carchardon C. carcharias is a marine predator. Carolus Linnaeus gave the shark it's first scientific name, Squalus carcharias in 1758. Later it was given its current name Carchardon C. carcharias by Sir Andrew Smith. Carchardon comes from the word karcharos which means sharp or jagged in Greek and odous which means tooth. Range
Hundreds of people, who get in the ocean every year, are almost none that encounter sharks. Even if you're lucky enough to see a shark big enough to bite you, you're much likely to die from a heart attack than getting bit by one. Shark attacks are mistakes and the idea of a shark off every beach waiting for people to come in the water is completely untrue. I will inform you on the background knowledge of sharks and the reasons why humans should not be afraid only aware. Most people think that
and anatomy of fish, the gap between the surface and the sea floor could be speedily lessening. For years humans have marveled at the speed and grace of most marine life. The lack of drag, the force propulsion, and the ability to live at such impossible depths have been forever the envy of submarines and sea explorers. After years of observing these incredible functions, researchers are finally beginning to mimic and apply these characteristics to marine technology. These robo-fish hold the potential
Analysis of the Ways the Director Builds Suspense in the Opening to the Film Jaws Steven Spielberg directed the film “Jaws” in 1975. He has directed many other successful films, which include ET, Indiana Jones, Minority Report, Schindlers List and Saving Private Ryan. However it was “Jaws” which made Spielberg into a successful director. He is now recognised as one of Hollywood’s leading filmmakers. Jaws broke box office records when it came out in cinemas in 1975 and is considered a classic
the night. They find a shipwrecked fishing boat. Matt goes underwater to investigate and finds a shark tooth in a chewed hole in the side of the boat. He takes it away to look at then swims back to the gap and peers in. Suddenly a dead man with a fish eaten eye, head appears in the gap. This made me jump because it was the thing I least thought was going to happen. I thought the shark would, turn up and attack Matt Hooper or the shark’s eye would be seen peering through the hole. That would
move in three dimensions with relative ease was also devloped. Although we may not fully understand the physics involved how fish swim, it is obvious from the fascination and the breadth of reseach that it will remain a goal of the modern sicientist. A fish's ability to propel itself efficiently through water is paramount to its likelihood to succeed. But before a fish need worry about any of the complications associated with moving through water (hydrodynamic drag, turbulence, buoyancy, etc
uncommon for these species to interact and breed with other species, as would a human interact with other diverse humans. The dolphins feeding behavior is adapted to the availability of resources. They sometimes are known to work together to catch fish from large schools, they also trail behind large fishing boats to catch what falls behind (Leatherwood). A large problem today is the incidental exploitation of the bottlenose dolphins in the Black sea. The dolphins suffer from entanglement in gillnets
This is the actual story of a trip I took with Smith Family into Canada. The total head count was 19, including myself. The trip took 8 days to complete. We left on Saturday, June 24 at 12:00am and got back on Sunday July 1, around 3:00pm. The great Canadian adventure started at 12 noon on Saturday to pack the bus and truck. The bus is an old school bus with a big rack on top to hold canoes, and screens over all the windows. Inside there are 8 bunks in the back for sleeping. The middle is where
In thinking of films that are able to exemplify many film elements that are put together in an interesting and organized manner the movie Rumble Fish comes to mind. The director Francis Ford Coppola demonstrates how metaphors are able to help decipher a deeper meaning of the film. Rumble Fish is a film that is about growing up and seeing new things that have never been seen before. The two main characters who are brothers Rusty James and the Motorcycle Boy, experience internal conflicts. Rusty
window screens, and avoiding skin exposure in mosquito infected area. Deaths per year: 2 million deaths are caused by mosquitoes per year Location: They are found everywhere Predators: The natural predators of mosquitoes are dragonfly nymph, mosquito fish, piranha, salmon, trout, etc. 2. Black Mamba Black Mamba’s name itself is enough to instil fear in the heart of people. Mamba is one of the most poisonous snakes in the world. Even 10 mg of Black Mamba’s venom is enough to stop the heart of any
the fish swims for dear life, hoping to snap the line as it is getting ever closer to the fisherman’s boat. With a quick tug, the fish surfaces and is yanked into the boat. The angler’s cheer of excitement echoes across the quiet lake as he lips an 8 pound 14 inch largemouth bass. This is the reward of a long day’s work of patience. Fishing was and is a big part of the progression of man. From feeding families to just fishing for sport, fish have played a key role in history of mankind. Fish were
?Mexico? Wow!? I thought as my parents informed my 14 year old sister and I as to where we were going. I was 18 at the time and had never traveled anywhere outside of the United States. I pictured these amazing beaches and daydreamed about meeting a cute guy, not pausing to even think about the fact that if I did meet someone, they would probably live a million miles away. And who knew what my mom and dad were going to adventure into once we arrived there?they always like to have something planned