what are seven essential functions that animals carry out?
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there's 9, not 7: digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, excretion, movement, control, coordination, and immunity
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Every animal has a language, whether visual or verbal. Think about the hundredth monkey theory.
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They do have taste buds and have a definite preference of one type of food over another.  Also, animals have an excellent sense of smell and that is an important component of how food tastes and determining if one thing is better to eat than another.
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Animals and plants develope unique features that help them to adapt to their enviroment.
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control every essential function of the body.
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mammalogy, also known as biology
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cows pigs goats sheep horses dogs and cats give birth to live young and feed them on milk. They are mammals\n\nchickens ducks geese turkeys lay eggs . They are birds.
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General Curator\nOversees an institution's entire animal collection and animal management staff. Responsible for strategic collection planning.\n\nAnimal Curator\nManages a certain portion of an institution's animal collection; i.e., mammals, birds, fish,reptiles, etc.\n\nVeterinarian\nResponsible for the healthcare program for the animal collection and the maintenance of health records.\n\nVeterinary Technician\nAssists the veterinarian and provides care to the animals under the supervision of the veterinarian.\n\nRegistrar\nMaintains computer records on the animal collection and applies for permits and licenses to hold or transport animals.\n\nCurator/Coordinator/Director of Research\nSupervises research projects, serves as liaison between the institution and the academic community, and publishes articles in scientific journals.\n\nCurator/Coordinator/Director of Conservation\nOversees the institution's conservation activities, including field projects. Serves as liaison with government wildlife agencies and other conservation organizations.\n\nConservation Biologist/Zoologist\nProvides scientific and technical assistance in the management of the animal collection and assists in conducting various research or field conservation projects.\n\nHead Keeper/Aquarist\nSupervises a section or department of the institution; provides training and scheduling for keepers.\n\nSenior Keeper/Aquarist\nProvides primary animal care for a department.\n\nKeeper/Aquarist\nProvides daily care to the institution's animals, including diet preparation, cleaning, general exhibit maintenance, and record keeping.\n\nOperations Director/Manager\nResponsible for the daily operation of the institution's physical plant and equipment.\n\nCurator of Exhibits\nCreates exhibits and assists in the design of graphics.\n\nCurator of Horticulture\nResponsible for the botanical collection and its application to the animal collection, as well as daily maintenance of the institution's grounds.
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All animals move at some point in their life.  However, animals like sponges, hydras, anemones and coral are stationary in their adult form.
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Humans have a higher brain function and can make choices.  Animals are just animals and don't stop to think about where they should do it, they just do it.
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Animals & the comfort & friendship they bring\nSinging\nListening to music\nMy family\nMy friends\nGod\nReading a good book\nSewing\nCooking\nRainbows\nWater\nThe sound of wind rustling through the trees\nThe sense of peace & serenity brought on by prayer or meditiation\nMy cats' wet noses & their nuzzles\nPoetry\nArt\nThe art of expressing oneself through any means you can think of\nSongs that touch the inner core of me & bring out the emotions to the top\nSunrises & sunsets\nA view that stretches for miles around\nWalking\nSwimming\nLaughter\nLoyalty\nSecurity\nLove\nPeace\nVolunteering\nTeaching\nLearning\nLiving\nExperiencing new things\nLooking at all the stars that fill the night sky\nThe sense of closeness to God & nature that I get whenever I think of these things :)\n& everything else that's good in the world
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Merely an ability to separate past, present and future.  Not all animals can do that, but it is necessary in order to link change to consequences.
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The most important feature distinguishing the cells of plants from those of animals is the cell wall. In plants this wall protects the cellular contents and limits cell size. It also has important structural and physiological roles in the life of the plant, being involved in transport, absorption, and secretion.
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Well, humans need animals and plants for food, raw materials, entertainment and other related functions.\n\nHumans can help plants disperse their seeds and can help feed certain animals.
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1. competition, cooperation or parasitism\n\n2. a. secure physical security [generally most organisms can t go beyond that]\nb. look for food\nc. look for shelter\nd. look for mating\ne. protect children [or whatever they are called]\nif any of the points there are not secured, then go back to it.
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Clean air.\nClean water.\nShelter from the elements.\nNourishing food.\nOther people to communicate with and share the workload.
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Every living thing has a soul. Our animals definitely do.