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24 Jun 2021

How snake fangs evolved to perfectly fit their food

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
We can now predict the prey of a snake by looking at the shape of its fangs. This resource is best suited to Year 10 Biology students learning about evolution. It is an excellent example of how different species evolved … Continued
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17 Feb 2021

Snakey sine waves

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
The physics of sidewinder snake movement. This article is best suited to Year 9 Physics students to combine an understanding of Physics and Biology. It looks at how specific snakes have adaptations that allow them to move in the motion … Continued
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