October+DMB

10-6-14

My science discovery is on a Labrador Retriever. Why I chose this is because I have to of them one chocolate and the other yellow. There are many different colors for these dogs and they are chocolate, yellow, black, etc. The nickname for these dogs is a lab. There lifespan is around 11 years. These dogs are originated from Canada. There scientific name is __//Canis Familiaris//.__

10-14-14

My science discovery is on a Fruit fly. Its scientific name is __//Drosophila//__ //__Melanogaster__.// It is known as a Fruit fly or a Vinegar fly. They were among the first organisms used for genetic analysis. Their wings are capable of beating up 220 times per second. The shortest development time is 7 days with the weather being 82 Degrees Fahrenheit. Females lay 400 eggs but she only lays 5 at a time. The egg is 0.5 millimeters long and hatch after 12-15 hours.

//Picture taken by//: Andre' Karwarth

10-20-14

My science discovery is on bananas. Why I chose bananas is because they are one of my favorite fruits when they are yellow. A disease that it can cause is panama disease which is a disease that is caused by fusarium soil fungus which enters the plant through the roots. The bananas scientific name is __//Musa x Paradisiaca//__ //.// The banana is botanically a berry. When they are grown they are usually grown in clusters hanging off the tree that they grow on.

10-27-14

My science discovery this week is on cauliflower. Why I am choosing this is because I had some this weekend and it is very tasty. Cauliflower is from the __//Brassica Oleracea//__ species and is a part of the Brassicaceae family. That species also has other members such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, and kale. Cauliflower also comes in different colors such as white, orange, green, and purple. Cauliflower is low in fat but is high in dietary fiber. Some other things it contains are folate, water, and vitamin C. The oldest record of cauliflower was back in 6th century B.C.