Learn About The Language and Origin of Romany Gypsies
Whatever image the term “Gypsy” brings to your mind, Gypsies are typically thought of as a mysterious people recognized for their care-free nomadic …
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Cladistics: The Science of Analyzing Species Developments and Evolution
Have you ever heard of cladistics? It is a somewhat obscure field dealing with the evolution and classification of species that has some surprising …
Continue ReadingHow Phylogeny is Represented in Phylogenetic Trees
Phylogenetic trees are like family trees, only with species instead of individuals. Learn what they do and how to use them here.
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Phylogeny: A System for Classification in Biology: Earth's Family Tree
Biologists use phylogeny in a variety of ways in order to understand how different species are related through adaption and evolution.
Continue ReadingWhat Is a Phylogenetic Tree? Learn More About Biology, Evolution, and the Study of Evolutionary History
Scientists use phylogenetic trees to help them study how different species are connected. Did you know that human beings and cats may share a common …
Continue ReadingLearn to Multiply Binomials in Algebra Using the FOIL Method. Includes Practice Questions & Answers
The FOIL method is an old standard for multiplying two binomials. You use FOIL to multiply binomials similar to this: (3x+2)(4x-1). This will take you …
Continue ReadingPhylogeny of Life: Carolus Linneaus and the Biological Classification System Based on Evolution
Naturalists have been classifying living things since long before the theory of evolution was published. Today, though, phylogeny — the evolutionary …
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Good Five Paragraph Essay
Writing a good essay is key to success in school – period. However, some students never get the hang of it. Following this outline will help …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Cladograms: Cladistic Analysis, Phylogeny and Mapping Family Trees
Cladistic analysis allows biologists to trace evolutionary relationships among organisms by analyzing their characteristics. Sequence analysis made it …
Continue ReadingWhat is Cladistics and Phylogeny Used For?
Phylogeny is used for categorizing organisms. Cladistics is a much more sophisticated and involves studying genetics.
Continue ReadingHow to make a great school project for the sense of touch, Harry Potter style!
How do you make your child’s (or any child’s) school projects fun? A little creativity, and entering into their world can bring them …
Continue ReadingIs Irish a Dying Language? Why There May Be Hope
Irish Gaelic is one of three main languages of Ireland. Lately, unfortunately, it has been dwindling to almost no use at all. Is it in danger of …
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