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For biome 1 the temperature pattern is quite similar to that of temperate shrublands and woodlands. In this mysterious biome, through the winter months of December, January, and February (in respect to the northern hemisphere) temperature is typically lower when compared to the summer months of May, June, July, and August in which temperatures reach approximately 25 degrees Celsius. This most closely mirrors the change in temperature of the temperate shrublands and woodlands, with the temperature change being extremely similar in pattern and nature, alongside the fact that the temperatures themselves are only marginally different. Even comparing the average annual temperature of this biome 13 degrees Celsius, to the average annual temperature of Gerona, Spain, which is decidedly a temperate shrubland and woodland and has an average annual temperature of 16.7 degrees Celsius the 3 degree Celsius difference is small.

Precipitation wise this biome on the newly discovered planet is almost an average between that of temperate shrublands and woodlands and savanna. The total annual precipitation of Coxim, Brazil a tropical forest and savanna is 1,493mm, and the total annual precipitation of Gerona, Spain is 747mm. When these two total annual precipitation rates are averaged a total annual precipitation of 1120mm which is relatively close to the total annual precipitation of the alien planet which rests at 1024mm . The precipitation pattern is also reflective in ways of these two different biomes, this new biome experiences a significant drop off during the summer months which occurs in both the temperate shrublands and woodlands and the savanna which typically reflects a dry season.

Temperature and precipitation in this new biome interact together in this environment to create a significant dry season. While precipitation is high in the non-summer months when temperature is relatively cool, sufficient for plant growth, during the summer months when temperature rises precipitation drops drastically. This drop in precipitation has serious implications for the biome with increased occurrence of droughts and fires and come along with rising temperatures.

For biome 1 the temperature pattern is quite similar to that of temperate shrublands and woodlands. In this mysterious biome, through the winter months of December, January, and February (in respect to the northern hemisphere) temperature is typically lower when compared to the summer months of May, June, July, and August in which temperatures reach approximately 25 degrees Celsius. This most closely mirrors the change in temperature of the temperate shrublands and woodlands, with the temperature change being extremely similar in pattern and nature, alongside the fact that the temperatures themselves are only marginally different. Even comparing the average annual temperature of this biome 13 degrees Celsius, to the average annual temperature of Gerona, Spain, which is decidedly a temperate shrubland and woodland and has an average annual temperature of 16.7 degrees Celsius the 3 degree Celsius difference is small.

Guanine protein coupled reactions (GPCR's) are a type of G-protein linked receptors that detect molecule outside the cell and cause a cell response. Initially, the guanine protein is made up of three subunits, an alpha, beta, and gamma subunit. When a ligand attaches on the outside of the transmembrane protein a conformational change occurs and the GPCR can activate an associated G-protein by exchanging a GDP bound to the alpha subunit with a GTP. When the alpha subunit is phosphorylated it dissociates from the beta and gamma subunits, which stay together. Both sections, the alpha subunit and the beta-gamma subunit complex, are now able to act on effectors that the are proper for the received signal. This continues until the alpha subunit is dephosphorylated. When this happens, all three subunits are rejoined and the GPCR returns to a resting state.

Figure 1. Scary Spider. Of the many unwelcome guests to find in your home, this ranks high on the list. ""Who Is In My Tub? 2" flickr photo by Monkey Mash Button https://flickr.com/photos/monkeymashbutton/6891355566 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license"

Figure 1. Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in Potosi, Bolivia. Flickr photo by Sergey Pisarevskiy https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/9282732023_ef0c9b21d2_z_d.jpg shared under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) license.

Figure 1. Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus Andinus) in Potosi, Bolivia. Flickr photo by Sergey Pisarevskiy shared under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) License.  

Figure 1. Massive spider size and dimensions. The image shows just how large the male goliath birdeater is. A ruler is positioned on the right side of it in order to give some scale. In its displayed conformation, the spider is approximately 17 cm in length, or roughly the size of an adult human hand. “male goliath birdeater 111508 011” flickr photo  by John https://www.flickr.com/photos/8373783@N07/3199695137 Shared under Creative Commons (BY) license.

Figure 1. Butterfly with distinct markings on body & wings. The blue and red colors on this butterfly are located primarily at the back end of the body, and are used to distract prey. The symmetrical patterns on the wings are used to confuse prey and allow the butterfly to escape when being attacked.

"butterfly" flickr photo by davidyuweb https://flickr.com/photos/davidyuweb/4890215847 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) license

Figure 1. This spider displays the long hairy legs that the Zoridae spider family obtains. This trait is adventageous to their location on webs and other terrain. The legs have many hair follicles to imprive their sense of awareness. The spider's legs extend about an inch out from its abdomen. The legs bend at multiple joints and are a consitent color throughout all eight legs.

"Who Is In My Tub? 2" flickr photo by Monkey Mash Button https://flickr.com/photos/monkeymashbutton/6891355566 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license

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This butterfly is perched on the leaf getting ready to lay its eggs. It lays its eggs on the leaf so that when the caterpillars (its offspring) hatch, they can eat the leaves as a source of sustenance. 

"butterfly" flickr photo by davidyuweb https://flickr.com/photos/davidyuweb/4890215847 shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) license