AP Biology Period 2 #WongNation

Devansh Taori | Luke Pinkel | Eugenio Williams | Mitchell Lai Biology Advanced Placement | Second Period | Mister Rodney Wong Introduction The Carmel Origami Bird (Avis papyrus) lives on the Cool Creek Islands. It feeds on berries and drinks from natural springs. You might spot one if you’re at the Flowing Well. Only those birds that can successfully fly the long distance between the sparsely spaced islands will be able to live long enough to breed. In this lab, we bred several generations of Origami Birds and observe the effect the birds’ form on the evolutionary success of these animals. Materials Tape Paper Die 3 straws Meter stick Coin Procedure Make the ancestral bird (the original inhabitant) using these instructions: Cut two strips of paper, each strip 2 cm x 20 cm. Loop one strip of paper with a 1-cm overlap and tape. Repeat for the other strip of paper. Tape each strip 3 cm from

Devansh Taori (Period the Second) Biology Advanced Placement | Mister Rodney Wong Introduction Ethology is the study of an animal’s response to sensory input. Or, put more simply, the study of animal behavior. Behaviors fall into one of two basic categories: learned and innate. Innate behaviors are instinctual, such as the suckling response of mammals or the begging response of baby birds. These behaviors do not have to be learned, and all animals of that species show the same type of behavior in those circumstances. Learned behaviors are based on experience in each situation. A dog might learn that they receive a reward when they urinate outside, and therefore will continue to do so in hope that the reward continues. They have learned that a given behavior leads to this favorable response. All behaviors are generally considered adaptive, meaning that they give the organism some benefit towards survival and/or reproduction. In this lab we studied orientation behaviors

Devansh Taori (Period 2) Biology AP, Mr. Wong The phylogenetic tree worksheet was extremely insightful. While completing it, I learned many different things about how phylogeny works. I've attached the completed worksheet with my reflection to this blog.  As always, thanks to the legendary Mr. Wong for letting us do this assignment. And, thank you to Manas for being a baller.