In this video Paul Andersen defines Q10 as the ratio between reactions at different temperatures. He then gives you an example of how it could be calculated. He also includes extensions of other scientific phenomenon that could created...

For a long time, scientists have debated whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded or cold-blooded. Turns out, they were probably somewhere in between.

Most fish are pretty sluggish in the cold. But the Pacific bluefin tuna is one of the fastest apex predators in the frigid Pacific ocean. Their physiology has adapted to help them retain more of the heat their bodies produce, except when...

If you uncover a bunch of rolly pollies under a log, you don't expect to find a bright blue one crawling among all the usual grays and browns. But it turns out your fun surprise is some very bad luck for that terrestrial isopod.

Paul Andersen explains how organisms are able to regulate their internal body temperature (or not). He starts with a brief description conduction, convection, radiation and metabolism. He contrasts ectotherms and endotherms. He also...

With plants covered, let's talk about animals, or fauna, in the context of ecology. What do animals need to survive? How do they acquire food? How do they maintain their body temperature? Let's talk all about nutrients and minerals,...

This video provides a brief overview of fishes, highlighting their evolution as the first vertebrates on Earth and their diverse characteristics. The video also mentions their sensory abilities and the various types of fishes,...

Reptiles are a diverse group of scaly vertebrates that have roamed the Earth for millions of years. They include iconic species like turtles, crocodiles, snakes, and lizards. With their scaly skin, cold-blooded nature, and unique...

This live-action video program is about ectotherms. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated graphics...