Biology
Biology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 28.3, Problem 1HYEW
Summary Introduction

To explain:

Why rattle snakes rattle.

Introduction:

Adaptations are specific features of species which develops specific features in them with better ability to survive under the prevalent environmental conditions.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Feral cats and domestic cats and street cats what are three differences? But why cats are weak animals in my opinion unlike dogs are bigger, stronger, faster and more intelligent then cats. A dog in feral life will gain pack and defend their young easily while cats are solitary they can’t defend their kittens and have to work alone to find food or defending themselves is not possible against raccoons, fox, hawks, possums, skunks and more,
Which of the following statements is true regarding the impact of the environment on snake behavior? In wet climates, a snake is more active because it does not lose as much heat via evaporation. In hot weather, a snake is more active because it can gain body heat by conduction. In cold weather, a snake is less active because the food supply is decreased. In dry climates, a snake is less active because there is less moisture in the air.
While on a backpacking trip you are bitten by a poisonous snake and transferred to the nearest hospital, where you receive human immunoglobulin treatment against the poisonous snake venom. You recover from your snakebite and return home. One year later during an environmental studies field trip, you are bitten once again by the same type of snake. Please select the correct answers: O Compared to the first snakebite, are you equally sensitive to the venom from the second bite. There are no residual cells or antibodies that were involved in the original encounter with this snake venom and, therefore, no recall response. You are not protected from the second bite. The immunoglobulin you received 1 year ago protected you temporarily but those antibodies are now gone and you have no memory B cells to produce new antibodies during the second exposure. Antibodies in the serum bound to the snake venom and neutralized its ability to cause damage. Phagocytes then engulfed and destroyed…
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap...
Biology
ISBN:9781305073951
Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
An Illustrated Guide To Vet Med Term
Biology
ISBN:9781305465763
Author:ROMICH
Publisher:Cengage
FOSSIL FRIDAY: Primate Evolution | Grades 7-10; Author: Museum of the Rockies;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tVLfvm3AFk;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY