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The North American newt is born in the water, but as it grows it begins to live on the

land. Once the newt reaches full adulthood, it returns to the water to live out the rest

of its life. Conversely, the European newt stays on land once it has gone through its

metamorphosis, rarely returning to the water.

Bromeliads are plants composed of a spiral arrangement of leaves. There are

several species of frog that make their homes in the water pools that collect between

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the leaves of the bromeliad. These frogs may spend their entire lives in the

bromeliad pools.

The growing season in the Arctic is short, due to the extreme cold and weather

conditions. Plants in the Arctic tend to have smaller leaves, and grow close to the

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ground, to conserve water and prevent wind damage.

Large areas of the rainforest are being destroyed for commercial purposes. When

this happens, many of the species that live in the rainforest are displaced or driven to

extinction.

Lichens are common organisms that are composed of both fungus and algae.

Lichens can be indicators of air quality in a region, as they are very sensitive to sulfur

dioxide and are rarely found in urban areas or near roads.

A human family has lived in Denver, CO all of their lives. When they move to New

York City, they learn that the number of red blood cells in their body is much higher

than their neighbors.

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