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), ...
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...
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...
The biology of seashores
In these programs life is examined in terms of habitat, diversity, adaptation, ecological niches, and interrelationships. Modular presentation, stunning biological photography, and up-to-date learning design create a powerful teaching resource for t...
Branches on the tree of life: the biology of arthropods
Phylum Arthropoda is the most luxuriant branch on the tree of life. This program covers phylum characteristic and three major arthropod classes: Crustaceans (copepods, waterfleas, branchiopods, decapods, and barnacles), Chelicerates (scorpions, pse...
The domains of life: life's three great branches
The Domains of Life updates the five kingdoms classification scheme with the latest understanding of life’s organization based on DNA, fossil, and biochemical evidence. Concise animations and superb microscope footage of primitive cells show event...
Inside the living cell: how cells obtain energy
Describes the fundamental role of ATP in providing energy for all cell work. Examines the two deeply interrelated and biochemically similar processes of aerobic respiration and photosynthesis, and discusses the structure and function of chloroplast...
Visualizing cell processes: cells and molecules
Topics: A Variety of Cells, Cell Organization, Overview of Organic Molecules, Prokaryotic Cells, The Evolution of Eukaryotic Cells.
Inside the living cell: the cell - unit of life
This program shows the kinds of cells and emphasizes the fact that all cells have a common organization and how all cells carry out similar biochemical processes. Content: The Discovery of Cells; Cell Structures; Organelle Function; Cell Varieties; ...
Branches on the tree of life: the biology of molluscs
Phylum Mollusca is the second most diverse phylum of animals, with over 100,000 known species. First examined are the basic characteristics of the phylum - a soft body, muscular foot, mantle cavity with gill, and hard calcified shell. The four mos...