Zebra Research Papers Samples For Students

Introduction

Current research demonstrates that over seventy percent of the protein coding genes in humans are related to those found in zebra fish. In addition, about 84 percent of the genes that are commonly linked to human disease have a counterpart in the zebra fish. The research therefore highlights the huge importance of the zebra fish species as a human disease research model organism. The zebra fish is a tiny tropical fish that is commonly found in the tropical rivers of South Asia and India (see graphic at the end of essay). Ostensibly, a zebra fish may appear to be a bizarre comparator to humans. ...

The Plains Zebra IUCN Classification and Physical Characteristics

The Plains Zebras also referred to as Burchell’s Zebra or common Zebra and scientifically known as Equus quagga belong to the Equus species (IUCN, 2012). Given that the plains zebra exhibits a large degree of diversity, the species has been divided into six sub species based on differences in features such as presence of a mane, body patterning, body size and extent of stripes coverage (IUCN, 2013). These animals possess horse-like features, are thick bodied with pretty short legs and normally mid-sized although variation in size may occur depending on the animals’ condition. Typically, the males weigh approximately 10% more ...

Purpose

The lab attempts to determine the effect of invasive species on the ecosystem and the implications of having invasive species being introduced into the ecosystem.

Introduction

A species can be classified as invasive in an ecosystem if it is not native to the ecosystem in question and it causes harm to the other organisms in it. An invasive species can cause damage in an ecosystem by preying on other species, competing with other native species for food and resources, or keeping other native species from reproducing in the first place. Since invasive species do not face limiting factors in the ...

Assignment Number 1

1. Economists agree that macroeconomic environment influence the performance of business firms. One major industry that has been adversely affected by the Great recession that began in late 2007 is the automobile industry. Big Drive Auto is an automobile dealing firm located in many states across the United States. This paper analyzes the strategies that Big Drive Auto has used to realize profits amidst the recession. In order to assess the market environment in the motor industry, Big Drive Auto sought the services of Alpha Team Consultants to review business data in the economy. Amongst the changes proposed by ...