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'''Animals''' are multicellular [[eukaryotes]] with differentiated tissues. They rely on [[plants]], [[microbes]], or other animals for [[food]]. Animals are usually self-mobile in at least one phase of their life cycle.
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'''Animals''' are multicellular [[eukaryotes]] with differentiated tissues. They rely on [[plants]], [[microbes]], or other animals for [[food]]. Animals are usually self-mobile in at least one phase of their life cycle.  
  
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The vast majority of flynig adult insects die at the approach of winter.(Misquitoes). Some over winter as adults( Ladybugs both male and female.)  Some overwinter as fertilized females(Wasps/hornets)  Some surive as eggs or pupae ( aphids/ moths etc.)  Honey bees have a unique stategy among insects.The Queen bee when she first hatches goes on her maiden flight and mates with up to 20 drones. Once her maiden flight is over she can't mate again. She can store and use the sperm for up to 10 years. No other female in the hive can mate.  When the queen lays an egg she decides if it will be a male or a female by adding sperm to the egg producing a female or with holding the sperm and producing a male.(drone)  at the approach of winter all drones are chased from the hive. They have no stingers to fight back with. If they try to re enter the hive they are stung and killed. As the temperature drops the hive goes into its survival mode.All of the workers (all females) cluster around the queen bee and begin to vibrate. This vibration causes the bees to heat up.  They can maintain a temperature of over 90F even when the temperature outside the hive is -60F. If they don't maintain a warm atmosphere in the hive they all freeze. The warm bees in the center of the ball move to the outside and let the cold ones on the outside move into the center a warm up. They make sure they are covering honey laden cells so they can eat all winter long to maintain their energy levels.  They keep the hive warm all winter long.Bout the time of the halfway mark between the winter solstice and the spring equinox the queen begings to lay eggs for spring. She has to replace the bees that are dying over winter. She needs new workers to gather food in the coming spring. She also produces more males to go out and spread the hives diversity ot other new queens in other hives. The cluster around the eggs must be maintained at about 93F for the eggs to develop on time and create a viable new hive. A well maintained hive will emerge from the hive in full force as the spring flowers emerge.These are some of the strategies that flynig insects use to survive the winter. These are  not all of the strategies but, these will give you an overall coverage of most of them.
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==Important Animals for Martian Colonization==
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Certain types of animal may be of great importance for [[settlement|settlements]].
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===Insects===
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Most [[insects]] are not vital for a colony, but some may be important.  
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====Polination====
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Polinators, such as [[moths]], [[butterflies]], and [[bees]], are a critical part of agriculture. Small [[greenhouse|greenhouses]] may be able to accomodate polination needs by direct human action. More efficient means, such as natural polination, are needed for large greenhouses. Bees also produce [[honey]] and [[wax]] as a by-product.
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====Food====
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Other insects, such as [[mealworms]], [[silkworms]]<ref>http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2009/113/2</ref>, or [[crickets]] may be raised for [[food]].
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====Natural Fiber====
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[[Silkworms]] generate [[silk]], but require a diet of fresh mulberry leaves.
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===Arachnids===
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[[Spiders]] are a source of [[natural fiber]] - [[spider silk]].
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===Fish===
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Species of [[fish]] such as [[tilapia]] and [[catfish]] can be fed on [[waste biomass recycling|waste biomass]], and may provide a source of [[protein]] and amusement.
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===Mammals===
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[[Humans]] are the most important mammal to martian colonization. Other small mammals, such as [[rodents]], [[cats]], and [[dogs]] may be brought to [[Mars]] as [[pets]].
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[[Mice]] and [[Rats]] can serve a triple role - food, research subjects, and pets.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 11:07, 29 October 2012

Animals are multicellular eukaryotes with differentiated tissues. They rely on plants, microbes, or other animals for food. Animals are usually self-mobile in at least one phase of their life cycle.

Important Animals for Martian Colonization

Certain types of animal may be of great importance for settlements.

Insects

Most insects are not vital for a colony, but some may be important.

Polination

Polinators, such as moths, butterflies, and bees, are a critical part of agriculture. Small greenhouses may be able to accomodate polination needs by direct human action. More efficient means, such as natural polination, are needed for large greenhouses. Bees also produce honey and wax as a by-product.

Food

Other insects, such as mealworms, silkworms[1], or crickets may be raised for food.

Natural Fiber

Silkworms generate silk, but require a diet of fresh mulberry leaves.

Arachnids

Spiders are a source of natural fiber - spider silk.

Fish

Species of fish such as tilapia and catfish can be fed on waste biomass, and may provide a source of protein and amusement.

Mammals

Humans are the most important mammal to martian colonization. Other small mammals, such as rodents, cats, and dogs may be brought to Mars as pets.

Mice and Rats can serve a triple role - food, research subjects, and pets.

References

  1. ↑ http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2009/113/2
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