species of tree was selected to be the outgroup because it is an American Beech being compared to a group of oak trees. Outgroups serve as a basis for comparison for the rest of the organisms in the group since they share no similar characteristics
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Wood is one of the most widely used materials in the world. For a wood extension project, I decided to extend my plank of wood physically and conceptually. I decided to create a phone from a plank of wood and turn it into a persuasive poster in order to raise awareness of being present, being mindful of everything that the "now" moment contains. Wood is clearly a natural resource. At the spiritual level, trees help people become more aware of the connections with something larger than themselves
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The Railroad I was by the ol’ well out back fetching some water when I came across an injured bird. Seem to me like a baby and I wasn't just gonna leave it out there in the bitter December ground. Couldn’t even see the green in the grass. He would have frozen to death so I took him in and made him a bed outta hay and leavings of sheep hair over in the corral. I nursed the little fella to full health. His wing was battered like he’d been in a tussle or something. Perhaps his poppa got upset at his
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Introduction The American Basswood tree, Tilia americana, has become a staple in both urban and forested areas from Missouri to Maine. Also referred to as the American Linden, the tree has both historical and ecological significance. In the Northeast, Native Americans used the fibrous Basswood for rope, mats, nets, and baskets. The sap of the tree as well as the leaves and cambium were consumed in various ways. The Iroquois in particular used the bark of the tree for bandages and other medicinal purposes
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Giant, giant was the only word i could use to describe it, nothing i've ever saw could come close to the height of this tree, it towered over me, swaying in the wind displaying its shameless beauty. Imagine me, but smaller and much more energetic. This was a really bad combination considering this: I could climb trees faster than a compulsive liar could tell a lie, actually this wasn't a bad thing actually, except i was curious, and as the saying goes: Curiosity killed the cat. Yeah, this was especially
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misty mountains. I watched the soft yellow rays of its light filtered through the thin leaves of a far-off Paper Birch tree. Suddenly I shivered in the morning chill and decided that I ought to occupy myself by setting out to explore. So I embarked crunching noisily down the gravel driveway and slogging through the muddy front yard. There I rounded an enormous ancient oak tree that had a double roped swing hanging from one of its branches. My sneakers were sopping by the time I reached the swing
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There I stood, face to face at the gate of Miss Everly’s Garden. The gate rusted with age placed inches away from my touch. It softly creaked as a brisk wind blew throughout it. Two lusted with green stone walls pressed against the gate side by side. I took one step closer peering into the gated garden. A fine wisp of light shone into my eyes, blocking my vision of whatever laid before me. Swiftly covering my sight I walked through the gate and light, only to find myself on a cryptic path of rock
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Why was he stuck in a tree? Why did he get in the tree in the first place? Why was there not a clear way down? March 31st, 2018, Sam Walker climbed a tree in atoka county, with his brother watching. While on his assent, he stepped on a branch that was not as stable as it felt, and jumped. The branch broke, but he was on a higher branch. It seemed that the best way to get down was to drop the approximately 20 feet on the ground. Although this doesn’t seem justified at first, this action was reasonable
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Au Natural I chose to do the Desert Willow tree because most often we plant trees to provide shade and beautify our planet. In addition those benefits are great but trees also provide other less obvious benefits. I planted my tree in a nice shady area but also sunny as well. I did this so it can get sun in the day but shade as the sun sets. One reason why I planted this tree was to improve our air and planet, I planted this with help from my dad and his green thumb. In addition, my project is
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the stem. Shortleafs supply wood for construction, barrel making, plywood and pulp. In addition, resin products are made from the sap. Shortleafs are sometimes used for Christmas Trees and canoes. The tree is variable in form, sometimes straight, sometimes crooked, with an irregular crown. This tree reaches heights of 20–30 metres (66–98 ft) with a trunk diameter of 0.5–0.9 metres (1 ft 8 in–2 ft 11
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