Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Metamorphosis of Insects

An insects series of changes from egg to adult is called metamorphosis
Gradual Metamorphosis of a Harlequins Stinkbug
1.A cluster of Harlequins Stinkbug are piled on a cabbage leaf.
2.The eggs hatch within a week into a young insect.
3.As the insects,called nymphs,eat the leaves,they start growing.
4.After shedding their skin several times,the nymphs reach adulthood.




Friday, April 18, 2008

The World of Dolphins

Mammals
Dolphins are mammals,not fish.These are some reasons why:
A.They are warm blooded animals.
B.They have fur or hair at some time of their life.
C.They drink their mother's milk.
D.They don't lay eggs.
E.They breath air.
Interesting Facts
Dolphins can swim 14 miles (m.)per hour.
A dolphin's jump is about 6 feet out of the water
They breath out of their blowhole,not their nose.