Branches on the tree of life: the biology of fungi
Branches on the Tree of Life: Fungi explores the structure, life cycles, ecology, classification, and evolutionary relationships of four major lines of fungi: Chytrids, Zygomycetes (various molds), Ascomycetes (yeasts, cup fungi, and most lichens), ...
Miracle of the human body: the skeletal system
Using the latest in 3-D graphics, medical imaging and cadaver specimens, see the human body’s skeletal system revealed in ways never seen before. The 206 bones of the human skeleton are a miracle of bioengineering. Lightweight and incredibly stron...
Branches on the tree of life: the biology of sponges
Imagine an animal with no mouth, no digestive system, no excretory or circulatory organs, no brain nor nervous system, and no movement as an adult. In spite of their simple nature, sponges are actually one of the most fascinating animal phyla, when...
Eye of the cyclops: adventures in scientific exploration : forest
Climb aboard the Cyclops, a microscopic research vessel, and investigate an amazing hidden world on which all living things depend. This series -- Eye of the Cyclops -- makes an excellent introduction to biological classification, diversity and ecol...
Eye of the cyclops: adventures in scientific exploration : stream
Climb aboard the Cyclops, a microscopic research vessel, and investigate an amazing hidden world on which all living things depend. This series -- Eye of the Cyclops -- makes an excellent introduction to biological classification, diversity and ecol...
Eye of the cyclops: adventures in scientific exploration : pond
Climb aboard the Cyclops, a microscopic research vessel, and investigate an amazing hidden world on which all living things depend. This series -- Eye of the Cyclops -- makes an excellent introduction to biological classification, diversity and ecol...
Eye of the cyclops: predators of the shallows
While engrossed in observing the food capturing and feeding methods used by Planaria, a flatworm, the tentacles of Hydra trap the Cyclops crew where they receive a hands-on lesson in the process of digestion.
Eye of the cyclops: plankton play
Cyclops and its intrepid crew of explorers encounter the denizens of the plankton: micro-crustaceans, insects, rotifers, and protists, organisms with unique adaptations for open water life.
Branches on the tree of life: the biology of algae
The term algae is a catchall for several evolutionary lines of photosynthetic organisms: dinoflagellates: red algae (plastids with chlorophyll A); diatoms, yellow-brown algae and brown algae (chlorophylls A and C); and green algae (chlorophylls A an...
Absorbing the light
With the aid of dynamic computer animation, this program explores the stages of photosynthesis at the cellular level. Two photosystems, P680 and P700, are introduced.