BIO 122 - Biology on YouTube

BIO 122 - Online Video Resources for Biology

Last updated 10:50 P.M., 23 April 2013

Explanation:

Many concepts in biology are best told through videos - including movie clips of organisms taken in habit view or microscopically, animations, and presentations. Several publically-accessible websites host videos uploaded by contributors throughout the world. Two of the dominant video hosting services include YouTube (created in 2005) and Vimeo (created in 2004). Together, their holdings include thousands of videos pertaining to organismal biology. Those videos have considerable instructional value to students and adults.

This page contains links to publically-accessible videos pertaining to topics covered in BIO 122 - Principles of Modern Biology at Wilkes University. Each video was nominated by a student - and is accompanied by a 40-50 word description prepared by the student. The videos are categorized according to topics covered in BIO 122.

This page was initiated in March 2012. It will grow and evolve over time.

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Issues in basic and applied biology

Biodiversity by Bozeman (7:35) - This video is all about biodiversity. It explains, in detail, how biodiversity is defined, its importance to humans, species that are not discovered yet, and the importance of keystone species and what they are. - Sarah Gillette (6 March 2013)
Biodiversity (7:00) - This video speaks about what biodiversity is, why it is important and how it affects us humans directly and indirectly. It also tells about how habitats are being damaged and how it affects us. The video also discusses the potential damages of global warming. - Paige Pientka (20 March 2012)
Biodiversity is our life (8:27) - This video discusses how humans rely on ecosystems in order to survive. It then explains how biodiversity can benefit us spiritually, physically, and mentally. Overall, this video opens our eyes to how biodiversity impacts our lives on an everyday basis. - Maura Frasch (14 April 2013).
Biomimetics (5:07) - This video provides an interesting example of biomimetics used in architecture and how the structure of the Eiffel Tower was based on human bone structure. The video reveals the widespread use of biomimetics, such as in the medical field as well as in a variety of other applications in life. - Thomas Weeks (15 April 2013).
Artificial jellyfish to understand muscle contraction (3:13) – This video provides an example of biological engineering or biomimetics. With intent to understand muscular pumps, and experiment with synthetic biology, researchers at Caltech and Harvard have built a jellyfish-like structure out of rat cells. - Matt Wagner (19 April 2013).

Macroevolution

Microevolution vs macroevolution (5:21) - This video explains the different scales of evolution; microevolution and macroevolution. First, it thoroughly discusses how microevolution is caused by four different factors. It then talks about and explains the two patterns of macroevolution. - Maura Frasch (14 April 2013).
Comparative anatomy: what makes us animals (8:51) - This video gives a basic overview of comparative anatomy. Comparative anatomy is the studies of who animals are similar to each other and how they are different. It also briefly talks about how comparative anatomy supports evolution and how living things can be traced back to its ancestor. - Coral Fetherman (17 April 2013).
What Can Embryos Tell Us About Evolution? (3:44). This video explains embryonic development and the purpose of various elements of development, such as the notochord and specific genomes. Alyssa Paterson (18 April 2013)
Evolution in manatees (6:42) - This video shows the skeletal structure of a manatee and points out features in its skeletal structure which could be left over from another time period. The video clearly and vividly shows macroevolution at its finest and gives evidence that some of its current skeletal structures were more useful in a previous age. - Drew Grady (30 March 2012)

Ecology of populations

Population Distribution (3:51) – This video discusses the three different types of spatial distributions that ecologists recognize. They are aggregated, uniform and random. Aggregated describes animals living in groups, uniform describes animals with distance between groups, and random is the least common type. These distributions vary in time, with breeding season for example. -- Hillary Harris (28 March 2012)

Ecology of communities, ecosystems and landscapes

Keystone Species vs Indicator Species (2:28) - This video defines and thoroughly explains the concepts of keystone and indicator species. It also provides examples of each type of species to demonstrate their importance to our numerous types of habitats. - Adrienne Feisel (14 April 2013).
Climax communities (2:52) - This video discusses the various climax communities across the globe. Certain variables, such as elevation and human activity, can help or hinder the nature of the climax community. It also talks about subclimax communities and the competition involved with successional invaders. - Tristram Ford (21 April 2012).
Identifying vernal pools (2:55) - This brief video provides information on vernal pools remote sensing technology, which is used to map and locate vernal pools using infrared technology. By using aerial photography you can identify these vernal pools over a vast location. - Stephen Turner (10 April 2013).
Vernal pools spring to life (3:21) - This video discusses vernal pools which are necessary for amphibians to reproduce. It discusses what vernal pools are, when they usually form, and why they are important to amphibians. It also reviews the threats to vernal pools. - Adrienne Feisel (14 April 2013).
River of many colors (1:08) - This video provides a look at the “River with many colors” (Cano Cristales) which is located in Colombia. The river is famous for its wide variety of different colors it displays. The water is so crystal clear and calm that it allows for an almost transparent view beneath the surface. In the warmer seasons of the year, the water level sinks, which allows for better growth of algae, mosses, and other plants. The plants growing underneath the surface of the water “change” colors and reflect a beautiful, unique scenery. - Christopher Newhart (17 April 2013).
How ecosystems work (3:24) - Ecosystems need energy and nutrients to carry out the activities necessary to sustain life. This video describes the cycling process of nutrients, and the flow of energy from the sun to producers, herbivores, carnivores, and finally decomposers. It emphasizes how vital the sun is to life on earth. - Matthew Shortell (29 March 2012).
Coral reefs under threat (2:06) - This video shows how coral reefs can be affected by other organisms or even change in weather. It shows that star fish have been one of the biggest reasons for the reef's damage, along with storms. This video also shows how sensitive the coral life is to the surrounding environment and how much care must be provided to keep the reefs healthy. - Mohamed Amer (19 April 2013).

Global ecology

Terrestrial biomes (3:39) - This video gives an overview of the worldwide terrestrial biomes such as the European taiga and the Amazon tropical rain forest. In addition, organisms within a biome need four resources for survival: nutrients, energy, water, and sufficient temperature. The two latter necessities tend to fluctuate across biomes. - Tristram Ford (21 April 2012).
The seven land biomes (6:39) - This video describes the 7 land biomes on earth. It shows pictures of all the different biomes. They include the Tundra, Taiga, Temperate Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Savanna, Tropical Rain Forest, and the Desert. - Sammy Gow (23 April 2013).

Classification of biological diversity

Diversity and classification (3:06) - This video shows a slideshow of many different species of animals. It states the number of species in each category discovered on Earth and how they are classified. It goes into detail about the history of classification and where it is today and how it started. - Michael Lenchak (18 March 2012)
The taxonomic hierarchy (2:30) - This video describes taxonomic hierarchy and gives relatable examples, such as food grouped together in a food store and how it is done in a specific order. The video explains the classification of organisms and how each is related to one another. Each order is describes and examples are given. - Courtney Cali (4 February 2013).
The biological hierarchy (6:13) - This video examines the hierarchy of life from the simple atom all the way up to the broad biosphere. It provides examples of each level of the hierarchy through images and descriptions. The traits of each level are highlighted throughout the video. - Katie Bressler (6 February 2013).

Conservation of biological diversity

Key biodiversity areas: biological diversity (2:27) - This video gives an overall overveiw of biological diversity and why it is so important to conserve. It tells about the many different key areas that biodiversity covers that people sometimes overlook. It also talks briefly about the harms of extinction. - Jordan Marks (18 April 2012).

Archaea

Three domains and Archaea (4:03) - This video discusses the three domains of Archaea, Eukarya and Bacteria. Throughout the video, it discusses the similarities and differences between the three. It goes into depth about the cell walls of the three domains, specifically the differences between their chemical composition. - Emilee Segreaves (15 April 2013).
The Archaea (3:26) - This video breaks down the groups of Archaea and shows the ecology and major points for each type even though this division is relatively new. Included in the importance is the relationship of the Archaea to the environment like methanogens giving off methane. - Samantha Blincoe (19 March 2012)
Archaea (7:16) - In this video, the narrator discusses where archaea originated, and reviews their characteristics, some differences between them and eubacteria, how they metabolize, their reprouction by binary fission and finally their diversity.. - Somiah Almecky (21 January 2013).

Bacteria

Prokaryotes (10:00) - This video provides great detail about prokaryotes. The narrator addresses various structures, including the peptidoglycan cell wall and the fact that some are gram positive and gram negative. Different key features such as shapes including cocci and bacilli are also discussed. - Samantha Weiksner (4 April 2013).
Bacterial shapes and movement (3:35) - This animated video details the three most common bacterial shapes and describes their movement abilities. It also begins to talk about the Archaebacteria and the Prokaryotic bacteria, along with their organs, their specific taxis (e.g. phototaxis), and where they like to live in the environment. - Nicholas Bogumil (20 March 2012).
Cyanobacteria (3:43) - This video discusses the general characteristics of the Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Specifically, the video speaks about Cyanobacteria and the descendants that are commonly found in the world today. It discusses the habitats they are found in, their ecological importance and other interesting features. - Krista Rebar (9 April 2012)

Protistans (amoebas, ciliates, dinoflagellates)

The protists (4:12) - This video describes the Kingdom Protista. It addresses the many characteristics and what makes up a Protist. It also mentions the features that distinguish it from other kingdoms. The video then details the different modes of nutrition and classification. - Elena Stambone (28 March 2012).
Protists by Bozeman (5:07) - This video describes the protists and how they are classified into the Eukaryotes on the tree of life which tries to classify all forms of life. It lists the basic features of protists including their feeding methods and strategies of reproduction. Examples of ciliates and diatoms are also shown. - Katie Bressler (26 April 2013).
Amoebic endocytosis (1:04) - In this video, there is a clear shot of an amoeba feeding phagocytotically. The amoeba wraps itself around its victim forming a food bubble and dumps enzymes into the bubble to break down its prey. After doing so, its victim is stunned. - James Poselli (14 April 2012).
The dinoflagellates (4:03) - This video displays how the dinoflagellates are significant photosynthetic organisms. It also discusses the importance of how they became the primary producers of most food webs. In addition talks about the economic and ecological importance. – Allison Bitner (12 April 2012).
Life cycle of the dinoflagellates (1:27) - This video goes goes into great detail about the dinoflagellates, topics covered in the video include: reproduction, ecology, and the red tides produced via dinoflagellates. - Brian Brune (15 April 2013).
Red tides (2:25) - This video show what the red algae bloom looks like in different waters of the world. It shows the destructive power that it has on fish, shellfish, and marine mammals; as well as the effects humans and how to stay away from getting sick from red tide blooms. - Christian Whitebread (22 April 2012).
Algae bloom closes Sydney beaches (2:19) - This video shows a red tide crisis that has hit the beaches of Sydney, Australia. Red tide is causes by few species of dinoflagellates, which bloom and take on a red or brown color. This red tides can release high levels of ammonia, which can irritate the skin and eyes. - Ashley Atherholt (17 April 2013).
Predicting harmful algal blooms (1:30) - This video informs the viewer of the dangers caused by red algal blooms . It shows what destruction can come of the red tides and ways they are monitored. As technology becomes more advanced, it becomes easier to predict where and when the algal blooms will occur. - Shayne Wharton (12 April 2012).
Slime mold smarts (2:02) - This video shows how slime molds find their food. It highlights their ability to 'remember' where not to go (where they've been) and to find the shortest route possible. Their ability was used to solve real-world problems such as constructing rail systems. - Tyler Wilson (17 April 2013).

Red algae

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Diatoms

Introduction to diatoms (4:31) - In this video diatoms are briefly introduced to those just starting to learn about them. Several important characteristics and distinguishing features are pointed out as well. Also, the video shows where and how to obtain diatoms in order to give a perspective on their living conditions and where they occur in nature. - Drew Grady (30 March 2012).
Observation of diatoms (5:39) - This video is about diatoms and the shapes and kinds present in different habitats. It has images of diatoms under the microscope and shows what type of habitat that the particular type lives in. There are also facts about habitats in the video. - Sarah Gillette (6 March 2013)

Brown algae

Underwater kelp forests (3:14) - The National Ocean Service created this video. It shows live footage of kelp forests and their importance. It also explains the structures of brown algae and describes each structure’s function and how it is ecologically important to marine organisms that depend on each structure of the kelp. - Ashley Legg (3 April 2012)

Water molds

Water mold releasing zoospores (1:15) - This video shows a water mold species releasing zoospores. A zoospore is a motile type of asexual spore that uses a flagellum for movement. The zoospore is produced in the zoosporangium. When they are released they swim until withdrawing their flagella and become enclosed by a thin wall. - Paul Wodarczyk (21 April 2012).

Green algae

The green algae (1:11) - This video focuses on the green algae. It discusses their different body forms, habitats, and important role in the food chain. It discusses the life and growth of Volvox colonies and how they live and grow. –Alaa Fadel (18 April 2013)
Green algae on Lake Erie (3:15) - This video shows the dangers of large green algal blooms in Lake Erie. It states that the blooms have become worse over time and will only continue to grow larger. The algal blooms cause difficulties for fishermen and look like "pea soup". - Shayne Wharton (12 April 2012).

Land plants

Plant adaptations (5:55) - This video describes some of the adaptations plants developed when moving from aquatic and marine environments to terrestrial environments. It describes the structures that evolved to help retain water, reproduce, and survive on land. These evolutionary adaptions have allowed some plants to grow extremely large and survive hardships that terrestrial life brings.- Catherine Sarver (28 March 2013).
Land plants by Bozeman (7:47) - This video discusses plant phylogeny including the angiosperms, gymnosperms, red algae, and ferns. The video also describes, in depth, alternation of generations in plants. - Brooke Evans (2 April 2013).
Alternation of generations (3:36) - This video explains the concept of alternation of generations, where both the gametophyte and the sporophyte are present in the life cycle. - Ahmed Amer (3 April 2013).

Bryophytes

Features of bryophytes (3:22) - This video deals with the nonvascular mosses: the bryophytes. It entails the reproductive system, alternation of generation, sporophyte and gametophyte stage, the physical characteristics and the evolution of mosses. - Darrel Dech (24 March 2012).
Moss reproduction (1:04) - This video explains the reproductive cycle of the bryophyte mosses. It describes the alternation of generation lifecycle that these nonvascular plants go through. The video highlights key points such as the production of spores with the capsule, germination, antheridia and archegonia, the sporophyte and the gametophyte, and fertilization. - Amanda Gerberich (28 March 2012).

Seedless vascular plants

Fern life cycle (5:36) - This video describes the life cycle of a seedless vascular plant, specifically the fern. Each step of the fern life cycle is broken down and explained in much detail including which stages are haploid or diploid and which stage leads to the next. - Aliya Frankel (23 March 2012).'
Ferns (8:48) - This video discusses seedless vascular plants and gives examples of some. It also explains how to go about evaluating a plant. This video specifically focuses on the fern as a type of seedless vascular plants and goes into detail describing the structure. - Courtney Cali (4 February 2013).

Seed plants

Introduction to seed plants (1:59) - This video explains how Biologists consider higher plants to be plants that reproduce by producing seeds. The narrator discusses ecological components of seed plants. The video mentions the two different types of seed plants; non-flowering gymnosperms and flowering angiosperms. The video then goes on to explain the characteristics and features of each type. It also details the parts of a flower. - Christian Giovannini (1 March 2013).
Seed plants: pollen and seeds (3:51) - This video is an overview of the seed plants and how they reproduce. It explains the process of pollination and the mechanisms used to produce and distribute the pollen. How the seed develops and grows is analyzed as well. The protection of a seed is also explained in this video. An overview of the gymnosperms and angiosperms is also explored. - Haylie Phillips (14 March 2013).

Conifers

Gymnosperm (pine) life cycle (5:11) - This video explains the concept of the conifer's life cycle by explaining the life cycle of a pine tree in a male gametophyte and a female gametophyte. - Ahmed Amer (3 April 2013).
Seed production in gymnosperms (1:37) - This video explains the reproduction process in all conifers, using the pine tree as a model. It illustrates how the male sperm fertilizes the female egg to produce a seed inside the female cone. The seed then germinates to form a new plant. - Lauren Gunn (22 March 2012).
Conifer reproduction (2:42) – This video is a quick explanation of how conifers reproduce, describing the processes of pollination and development of an embryo. The structures of the animated ovulate cone are taken apart piece by piece, and the function and contents of each are examined in detail. - Carrie Talamo (8 March 2013).

Flowering plants

Angiosperm life cycle (5:03) - This video shows the life cycle of the angiosperms with great pictures. Making eggs, pollination and fertilization, and germination and growth are all described. - Joe Coyne (19 March 2012)
The hidden beauty of pollination (7:36) - This TED talk discusses and shows pollination via animal vectors as well as the slow-motion development of fruits after pollination has occured. The video includes a variety of different species that help plants reproduce, showing the vital role that flowers play in the specialized attraction of animal pollinators. It also details the symbiotic relationship between plants and many species of insects and bats. - Thomas Weeks (13 March 2013).
Double fertilization in angiosperms (4:00) - This video shows how double fertilization occurs in angiosperms. It starts by explaining what has to happen before double fertilization can occur. The components of reproduction in angiosperms are briefly described before the video explains the process of double fertilization. - Coral Fetherman (17 April 2013).
Tomato plant early growth (1:14) - This time lapse video shows germination and early growth of the common tomato. The two cotyledons emerge first, followed by the development of the plumule that produces the stem and leaves. Rapid growth in response to periodic watering is evident. Development of the root system is not shown. - Ken Klemow (18 March 2012)
Invasive plant medicine - Japanese knotweed (7:00) - In this video, Timothy Scott (author of Invasive Plant Medicine) briefly describes the uses of his favorite plant, Japanese Knotweed, and a brief biology of this invasive species. He is particularly interested in its use as a treatment for health problems, specifically Lyme Disease. - Heath Dresch (16 January 2013)

Fungi

Fungi by Bozeman (9:14) - This video discusses the characteristics and classification of fungi. It also discusses the reproduction of fungi and the differences between ascomycetes and basidiomycetes as well as other types of fungi. Brooke Evans (2 April 2013).
Fungi Part II (5:02) - This video goes into detail about the Fungi. It explains why they’re neither plants nor animals – have a category of their own. Fungi require moisture and can only live in the open in the moist rainforest. It also has no stem or leaves, and reproduce digestive acids and are nothing more than threads. It shows how the Fungi gets it’s nitrogen as well. – Shiama Kheiri (12 March 2012).
Fungi structures (2:12) - An overview of the process of reproduction in fungi as well as video showing the reproduction. Structures associated with fungi reproduction are also discussed and shown. - Dylan Lesisko (20 April 2012).

Lower fungi (bread molds and chytrids)

Pilobolus: The fastest living thing on the planet (5:08) - This video shows the zygomycete Pilobolus in action, and explains why they need to be "the fastest living thing on earth." The life cycle of Pilobolus begins with a black sporangium that has been discharged into grass. The Pilobolus sporangium can pull 20,000 G. Astronauts have to cope with about 4G; anything past about 5G and people pass out. At normal speed they seem to just vanish; it's invisible to our eyes; so fast it's like us being catapulted to 100 times the speed of sound. With the use high speed cameras, we now can see these fungi. - Mary Margaret Corcoran (4 April 2013).

Ascomycetes

Introduction to the ascomycetes (2:13) - This video gives an introduction into the world of ascomycetes, it talks about the diversity, characteristics, its symbiotic relationships, and various other things. The video also touches on the environments ascomycetes live in and how some have pathogenic properties and can be harmful to other living things. - Drew Grady (20 March 2012).
Ascomycete reproduction (2:33) - Ascomycete fungi can produce both sexually and asexually. In this video, Sabrina Huhndorf discusses the behavior of the fung in each method of reproduction. She explains how the ascomycetes undergo either method of reproduction by taking advantage of certain environmental conditions. - TroyLynn Lewis (30 March 2012).
Aspergillus mold time lapse (4:47) - This video shows a lot of different molds growing over time. They show a lot of different colors and shapes over very short time. A lot of the molds are thin and tall but they change color after they reach a certain size. - Christian Whitebread (22 April 2012).

Basidiomycetes

Basidiomycete life cycle (1:44) - This video explains the life cycle of the basidiomycetes. First, there are two spores that combine through plasmogamy, and then proceed to become a mature mushroom. Then, it will spread its spores and reproduce. The basidiomycetes have basidia that house the spores. - Alex Schreiber (2 April 2012).
Reproduction in basidiomycetes (2:06) - This video shows how Basidiomycetes reproduce. It focuses on mushrooms and goes through the stages of reproduction in detail. - Sammy Gow (22 April 2013).

Fungal mutualists (lichens and mycorrhizae)

Lichens (7:33) - A biology professor created this video as miniature lecture of an overview of lichens. It shows lichens in their natural habitats while exploring the symbiotic relationship that creates a lichen. Also, the video articulates the idea of primary succession and the lichens’ roll in the phenomenon. - Ashley Legg (3 April 2012).
Tree lichen monitoring (6:38) - This video starts with a brief introduction to the lichens. It then describes the relationship between lichens and air quality, and then provides details on how to use lichens to determine air quality. - Zachary Jones (16 April 2013).
Mycorrhizal applications (5:08) - This video, provided by a segment of Modern Marvels from the History Channel, reveals the importance, habitat, relationship, and applications of mychorrizal fungi today. The president of Mychorizzal Applications Inc. talks the evolution of aquatic plants and how it is due to mychorizzal fungi that plants were able to grow on land. The process of growing mychroizzal fungus for crop cultivation is also explained. Michael Carberry (18 April 2013).

General animal taxa

Filter Feeders (5:48) - This video shows different types of animals that live in water and feed on the organic matters and food particles from water through filter feeding, such as sponges, and tunicate. Fatimah Al Marhoon (15 April 2013).

Sponges

Sea sponges under the sea (3:04) - This video gives all the details necessary to know for lecture about the sponges with vivid images of live sponges under the sea. The composition, characteristics, reproduction, life cycle, as well as the ecological importance of sponges are shown and explained. Elizabeth Bracco (6 April 2012)
The wonderful world of sponges (3:00) - This video takes you underwater in a submarine to view all different types of sponges. It also discusses why these marine plants are so important in the water, and how they help ecologically and economically –Allison Bitner (14 April 2012)
How sponges eat (5:23) - This video tells how sponges eat. It also shows evidence of them eating by injecting a colored dye and watching it go in and then come out. Finally it shows what the sponge is like inside and how the water flows. - Michael Lenchak (19 March 2012)

Cnidarians

Phylum Cnidaria (9:17) - This video discusses the Phylum Cnidaria and the different species that make it up. This video focuses on the different species, along with a small description about environment, predation, or makeup. - Sebastian Moreno (24 March 2012).
Cnidaria (3:51) - This video gives a thorough explanation of the many features of the Cnidarians. It gives many examples of Cnidarians and analyzes the ecology and biology of these animals. Their defense, transportation, and symmetry is also explored. - Haylie Phillips (14 March 2013).
Jellyfish and Anemone Anatomy (9:52) - This video discusses the basic anatomy of two classes of cnidarians, Scyphozoa (true jellyfish), represented by a Moon Jelly, and Anthozoa, represented by a sea anemone. Body shapes (polyp and medusa) and ecology are also discussed. - Mia Sallavanti (3 April 2013).
How cnidarians eat (2:44) - This video talks and shows how the Cnidarians feed, explaining how the Cnidarians were the first “active” predators on the planet. Their amazing ability or tricks of getting food, using their capsules filled with poisons for protection – Shiama Kheiri (24 March 2012).
How jellyfish sting (1:01) - This video explains in simple terms the mechanism jellyfish use to sting their prey. It includes a computer simulation of a nematocyst that shows how the harpoon-like structure shoots toxins into the jellyfish's prey. - Jessica Krepps (13 April 2013).
Portuguese Man o' war (2:29) - This video from National Geographic contains footage of a Portuguese Man o' war and is prey and predators. Information on the polyps that form it, feeding strategies, and danger associated with the venom of the organism are discussed. Sea turtles are one organism immune to the venom. - Hayley Kay (18 April 2012).
Portuguese Man o' war (3:29) - The video pertains to the Portuguese Man-O-War which is a very dangerous Cnidarian common to the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The Man-O-War technically isn't even one organism as it is composed of multiple tiny polyps used in specific functions. It also contains toxic tentacles which it uses for stinging making it dangerous for all who come in its path including humans. Dylan Lesisko (23 April 2012).

Flatworms

The flatworms (6:23) - This video is a very informative slide show created by a biology teacher. It covers the body structure, functions, and all the material given during lecture. It also contains many useful picutres and diagrams of the planarian including cross sections. - Sarah Brozena (21 March 2012).
Planarians (0:55) - This video shows a planarian and the natural movements of a planarian within nature. Also about halfway through the video the pharynx can be seen leaving the pharyngeal pouch. It also shows the planarian feeding on what appears to be some sort of meat, or chicken. - Jayden Hensley (26 March 2013).
Pork tapeworm (1:56) - This video shows the dangers and effects of the pork tapeworm. It explains the two primary hosts as well as describes how the parasite is transferred from one to the other. The video also clarifies the lifecycle of the tapeworm and how it reproduces inside humans. - Rebecca Gordon (7 April 2012).
Parasitic mind control (2:09) - This video shows the journey of the liver fluke, a parasitic flat worm. These trematodes have a three host life cycle, involving two intermediate hosts and a definitive host and each host is a member of a different phyla. Through a series of interactions, the worms begin in phylum Mollusca, move into phylum Arthropoda, and end in Phylum Chordata. - Madison Batt (9 April 2013).

Roundworms

Nematoda general characteristics (3:35) - Nematodes are commonly referred to as roundworms. This video gives an overview of all of their characterstics that make them unique. It also compares the male and female roundworms. - Joe Coyne (22 March 2012).
Nematodes (4:03) - Nematodes are multicellular animals with smooth, unsegmented bodies. The nematode species that feed on plants are so tiny that you need a microscope to see them. They are often long and slender, although some species appear pear-shaped. Nematodes feeding above ground may cause leaves, stems, and flowers to be twisted and distorted. - Fatimah Alyunbawe (16 April 2013).
The Ascaris roundworm (1:37) - This video discusses the Ascaris roundworm and how it infects the human intestine. It shows the ascaris infecting a human intestine and talks about the damage it does to the human body. - Chelsea Kincel (11 April 2013).
Ascaris dissection (7:22) - This video shows a step-by-step dissection of both a male and female Ascaris roundworm. The narrator also points out all the important features of the organisms while describing their functions. It was made by a teaching assistant at McGill University. - Sarah Brozena (21 March 2012).
Roundworm health byte (3:29) - This video describes the various types of infections that are caused by roundworms in humans. It goes on to describe the ways in which humans can become infected and the ways in which the infections are treated and can be prevented. - Jennifer Smith (17 April 2012).

Molluscs

The molluscs (6:09) - This video is a basic overview of the molluscs with a PowerPoint describing the main features, distinguishing features, and examples of the molluscs. It describes the classification of molluscs and how it obtains food and oxygen. The video is part of an Internet education program. - Sarah Brozena (21 March 2012).
Phylum Mollusca (4:01) - This clip shows the main features of the Phylum Mollusca. It shows the Mollusca classes and distinguishes between them. The last part contains a summary of the Phylum Mollusca. - Afnan Aljafari (9 April 2013).
Lampsilis mussel reproduction (3:46) - This video takes place in a stream in Missouri, where lampsilis mussels and bass are living. The video shows how the mussel reproduces and its dependence upon the bass for the young to survive. It discusses natural selection and the remarkable natural lure used by the mussel. - Kimberly Price (21 March 2012).
Razor clam (2:27) - This video shows a razor clam exposed on a beach, and it is digging a hole using its foot. It clearly shows how clams move and dig themselves into the sand very quickly - Tyler Suruskie (20 March 2013).
Leopard slugs mating (4:11) - In this video produced by BBC's David Attenborough shows the process by which the leopard slug mates. It explains the sexual repoduction of these creatures, depicted through close up video images. It is an amazing and interesting process to watch in nature and is a sight to see - Kristine Kuriger (26 March 2013).
Clam dissection (2:16) - This video shows a clear dissection of the clam dissection done in lab. How to open the clam, as well as how to properly dissect the clam is explained, as well as each of the parts of the clam are visually pointed out. Elizabeth Bracco (6 April 2012).
Squid dissection (9:47) - This video features the dissection of a Mollusk, specifically of the class Cephalopoda. The video was made by a T.A. at McGill University. The T.A. explores the external and internal features of a squid, relating them to the phylum Mollusca. Also highlights the hidden shell in Cephalopods. - Leonard Frisbie (27 March 2012).
The most intelligent octopus in the world (1:49) - This video shows the unique ability of the mimic octopus to mimic other organisms, such as a lion fish or a venomous sea snake, in order to warn off predators. The octopus not only can morph to mimic others, but it can also change colors. - Michael Warkala (8 April 2013).
Octopus kills shark (2:48) - This video shows an octopus hiding in anticipation to make a kill. When the shark swims by, the octopus attacks the shark. The octopus wraps its tentacles around the shark to take it down. - Dana Achenbach (18 April 2013).
Nudibranchs (3:35) - This video examines nudibranchs, which are a group of soft-bodied, marine gastropod mollusks that shed their shells after the larval stage and are noted for their vivid colors and striking forms. - Isabelle Chew (9 April 2013).

Annelids

Characteristics of the annelids (8:38) - Discusses a variety of annelids, including the sandworm, leech, earthworm and more. The video covers the internal and external structures of the animals, reproduction, habitats, defense mechanism, feeding strategies, evolution of the species, and the difference between each type of annelid. - Amanda Treiber (26 March 2012).
Earthworm anatomy (8:49) - This video goes through a dissection of an earthworm and the structures that can be seen when dissecting the annelid along with a quick description of the structure. - Sebastian Moreno (28 March 2012).
Earthworm dissection (6:47) - This video is a guide for the dissection of an earthworm. It demonstrates how to identify the anterior and posterior ends and also the dorsal and ventral sides of the worm,. The video places special emphasis on identifying the organs found in the anterior end of the worm. - Carrie Talamo (16 March 2013).

Arthropods

Arthropods (3:20) - This video discusses the Arthropods, which have jointed feet. Insects are characterized by having three body segments: head thorax and abdomen, and three pairs of jointed legs. Spiders and scorpions have two body segments: cephlathorax and abdomen, and have four pairs of legs. Other arthropods include millipedes, centipedes, and crustaceans. - Fatimah Alyunbawe (16 April 2013).
Walking with monsters: Arthropods (7:45) - This video talks about the early start of the Phylum Arthropoda. Before they were the first to rule to land, they dominated the water through evolutionary characteristics. It discuss some of the features that made it unique and successful to move on to the land. - Sebastian Moreno (24 March 2012).
Spiders jump with deadly accuracy in green light (1:58) - This video shows of a unique characteristic called image defocus in relation to how jumping spiders use their visual senses to catch their prey. Jumping spiders use sensitive pigments in their eye to help them decipher the distance between themselves and their prey. - Alesha Falzone (27 March 2012).
Peacock spider (3:03) - This video shows an Australian peacock spider also known as a gliding spider. Peacock spiders are known for their mating dance in which the male dance and flips up his colorful hind section in order to let the female know he is the right mate. - Samantha Amey (14 April 2013).
Horseshoe crabs (6:06) - This video shows the simple external anatomy of the shallow marine dwelling Horseshoe Crab. These animals are actually more closely related to spiders, scorpions, and other arachnids rather than crustaceans. The earliest Horseshoe Crab fossils can be dated back roughly 450 million years ago. - Martin Tolbert (14 April 2013).
Horseshoe crabs spawning (5:09) - This video depicts a group of horseshoe crabs spawning on a seashore. It also depicts many of the body parts present in arthropods, particularly spiders, including its segmented body regions, mouthparts, and book lung. - Tyler Suruskie (31 March 2013).
Barnacles feeding (0:46) - This video demonstrates a barnacle’s feeding method. Barnacles are small sessile creatures that are part of the Arthropods. They attach to a substrate permanently and are upside down within their shell. Unlike most arthropods, they are filter feeders and use their feathery feet to bring in their prey. - James Poselli (14 April 2012).
Crayfish external features (8:52) - This video discusses the external anatomy of one kind of arthropod: a crayfish. While pointing out its significant features, the narrator clarified their functions. Comparing and contrasting with other organisms like annelids show evolutionary development. Additionally, the differences between these male and female crustaceans are examined. - Jessical Kouch (19 April 2013).
Crayfish dissection - external anatomy (6:21) - This video shows the external anatomy of the crayfish. It shows almost all the required structures we need to locate and label in lab. It also shows the movement of a live crayfish. The function of some of the notable parts is also explained. - Megan Roselli (23 April 2012).
Bizarre birth: Baby lobsters (1:09) - – This video discusses how a Spiny lobster gives birth to her young. It also notes how many hatchlings an individual lobster produces and explains them as being a “Cloud burst of life.” The larvae don’t have a great percentage of survival. – Chelsea Smelas (19 April 2013)
Invertebrates: Insects (4:28) - This video describes the Arthropods. It discusses the many characteristics and diversity of the Arthropods. This video also details the evolution of flight and the symbiotic relationship between the insects and the flowering plants. - Chelsea Kincel (11 April 2013).
Grasshopper dissection (4:55) - This video shows a dissection of a female grasshopper. It points out all major organs and focuses somewhat on the mouthparts. All external feature of the grasshopper are also mentioned. This is helpful when understanding the dissection done in lab. - Megan Roselli (23 April 2012).
Evolution vs the honey bee (1:22) - This video gives a short and interesting description of how evolution has affected the honey bee you see in everyday life during the spring and summer. Who knew an organism so tiny could have such detailed adaptations? - Joseph Cicco (28 March 2012).
Praying mantis mating ritual (1:34) - Praying mantids are an interesting group of insects because some practice sexual cannibalism, in which the adult female devours the male’s head during or after mating in order to provide nourishment to her eggs. This may sound bizarre and rare, but it does not deter the males from reproducing, due to a posterior brain. - Briana Blaisure (29 March 2013).
Mosquito natural history (1:54) - This video previews a member of the Diptera, the mosquito. It compares male and female mosquitos, including differences in their mothparts. In addition, it explains mosquito larvae, and how important they are the food web. - Dominika Foltyn (9 April 2013).
Sensory reception in grasshoppers (2:25) - This video describes the sense receptor information of a grasshopper and how each structure works to send messages throughout the body. - Andres Lai Ao (16 April 2013).
Mayfly life cycle (7:34) - This video discusses the life cycle of mayflies. Both underwater and terrestrial views of the mayflies’ transition from nymph stage to adulthood, including their flotation to the surface on behalf of internal gases as well as the process of molting, are shown. The differentiation between mayfly nymphs is included. - Jessica Kouch (19 April 2013).
Killer centipede (3:30) - This video displays the hunting pattern of the killer centipede. Throughout the video, the various features of the centipede are discussed, such a prey and predatory features, as well as, features that characterize the centipede such as the environment in which they are found. - Thomas Bedford (28 March 2012).
Giant centipede (3:21) - This video shows a African centipede sheding its skin then making the move to search for some prey as it attempts at several different types of animals. Finally it shows how the mother carries her eggs, creating a basket with her body. Samantha Amey (12 April 2013).
Giant centipede eviscerates mouse (3:59) - This video shows the destructive power of a giant centipede. Watch as the centipede attacks, fights and kills a mouse, all for the name of a meal. See how he tears apart the mouse, and leaves little but bones and skin. - Darrel Dech (30 March 2012)

Echinoderms

External morphology of the sea star (5:02) - This video pertains to the sea star which is a part of the Phylum Echinodermata. It discusses the external anatomy of this creature along with how these features are used. This video also describes the beginnings of the sea star dissection. - Aliya Frankel (23 March 2012).
Internal anatomy of the sea star (7:00) - This video also pertains to the sea star, Phylum Echinodermata, Class Asteroidea. The video continues with a more detailed dissection of the sea star. As the dissection continues the internal features of the sea star are examined while explaining their functions. - Aliya Frankel (23 March 2012).
Starfish dissection (3:51) - This video provides a useful understanding the general features of a starfish and how to properly dissect one. The parts of the starfish described in detail are features that were studied greatly in lab. All students should watch this video before attending lab. - Meghan Pacovich (18 April 2013).
Starfish dissection (2:25) - This video is extremely helpful in the understanding of the starfish. All of the body parts of the starfish, as well as the functions of these parts are described. This video is helpful in understanding the dissection done in lab. - Elizabeth Bracco (6 April 2012).
Tube feet in action (2:04) - This brief video shows how the starfish uses its tube feet for locomotion. The description is very in depth about how the water vascular system is the cause for the “suction” produced by the tube feet, and it actually pretty fun to watch. - Keri Skvarla (1 April 2012).
Sea star eating a mussel (2:47) - This video shows a starfish eating a mussel using its cardiac stomach that was forced out of the starfish's body into the shell of the mussel. A microscopic camera placed inside the mussel records the entire process. - Logan Rutch (5 April 2013).
Starfish cardiac stomach (0:14) - This video is a time lapse of a starfish’s cardiac stomach at work. You can see the starfish expel and retract its cardiac stomach in order to consume algae on the aquarium wall. This video time-lapses this long process into a 14 second video. - Megan Roselli (21 April 2012)
Sea star regeneration (1:07) - This video pertains to starfish and their ability to regenerate arms. It explains how they are able to accomplish this and also how it can help to grow the population. - Megan Ciborowski (1 April 2013)
Sea urchin and sea star movement (1:27) - This video shows the locomotion of a sea urchin and a sea star. They both contract and relax longitudinal muscles to extend and retract the tube feet. Waves of contractions and relaxations allow the animals to move slowly. - Dana Achenbach (3 April 2013).
Sea urchin fertilization (2:57) - This video demonstrates the lab technique of fertilization by using potassium chloride to release gametes. A red secretion from a sea urchin signifies a female, and the red secretion contains eggs. A white secretion signifies sperm, meaning the sea urchin is a male. The egg and sperm solution is then diluted and combined. - Catherine Sarver (4 April 2013).
Sea cucumber fights with gut s (2:21) - This video shows the way in which sea cucumbers can eviscerate their intestines and use their slimy toxin filled organs to both scare and harm their prey. This video also briefly describes how the sea cucumber uses its feather-like arms to catch food. - Jessica Krepps (11 April 2013).
Sea cucumber expelling its intestines (0:46) - An interesting video that shows the peculiar method of defense of a sea cucumber, in which the organism expels its intestines at its attacker. The attacker will then go after the intestines allowing the sea cucumber to make an escape. - Dylan Lesisko (16 April 2012).
Sea cucumbers: the other part of the story (3:27). This video presents some fascinating facts about sea pigs and other sea cucumbers (not for the easily offended). - Martin Tolbert (18 April 2013).

Chordates

What is the Phylum Chordata? (2:25) - This video explains the structure of a notochord and its purpose. Also the characteristics of which are apparent in all organisms in the phylum Chordata. - Andrew Shamburg (19 April 2013).
Chordate evolution (6:58) - This video explains how Chordates evolved showing the “Tree of Life”. Its starts with primitive adaptions, moving to more advanced. It focuses on the different relationships between the other groups as well as what they have in common or what characteristic one has that the others lack. – Shiama Kheiri (12 April 2012)

Invertebrate chordates (tunicates and lancelets)

Lancelets (4:39) - This video discusses the ecology and structure of lancelets. Here, two professors label and talk about the various parts of a Lancelet, describing their important functions. A close up picture of the anterior end is shown as well as a complete diagram, ocelli to tail. Michael Carberry (6 April 2013).
Tunicate facts (4:42) - Researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute created this video. It gives a good overview of tunicates, their characteristics and functions, and their diversity. It also shows live footage of an adult tunicate in its habitat and explains tunicate’s economic and ecological value both beneficial and harmful. - Ashley Legg (3 April 2012).

Jawless fish

Lamprey on The One Show (2:12) - This video shows one of the two jawless fish: the lamprey. These fish live in rivers and oceans and are considered parasitic. The use their suction cup like mouth to latch onto their hosts. They then use their razor like teeth to bore a hole into the side of fish. They survive by sucking the blood of their host. - Darrel Dech (25 March 2012).
The Hagfish from the Discovery Channel (5:37) - This video shows the second of the two jawless fish: the hagfish aka "slime fish". These fish live in marine waters and have survived for over 300 million years. They believe this is due to their ability to produce slime that is a defense mechanism against predators. They are also important to scientists because they are among the select few species that can regulate their oxygen intake. - Jordan Nevius (21 February 2013).
Hagfish (1:18) - This video shows hundreds of hagfish feeding on the corpse of a grey whale at the bottom of the ocean. In addition, it provides a quick description about the hagfish. - Dominika Foltyn (5 April 2013).
Lamprey dissection (8:33) - This video contains an excellent examination of the internal and external anatomy of the lamprey. This step by step dissection helps the viewer better understand the structures and their functions. Additionally, this video helps with labeling in lab. - Kathryn Campf (1 April 2013).

Cartilaginous fish

Sharks built for the kill (4:13) - This video talks about the significance and origin of sharks. However, also discusses why sharks are considered the primary marine fish at the top of the food chain and why they are the most efficient predators on earth. –Allison Bitner (14 April 2012)
Shark anatomy (6:46) - This video thoroughly discusses the internal and external anatomy of the cartilaginous fish. The dogfish shark in this video is slowly dissected step by step. The instructor points out key features of each structure. - Krista Rebar (30 March 2012).
Shark dissection (7:49) - This video shows the different parts of the shark including the pectoral fin, claspers (which mean the sharks a male), dorsal fins, ventral nostrils, eyes, mouth, teeth, and more. The video later gets into the internal anatomy. - Samantha Weiksner (4 April 2013).
Sharks play critical role in ocean food web (1:34) - This video discusses how sharks are top predators that help maintain the health of marine ecosystems. It also notes how the population of sharks is decreasing due to overfishing. Later in the video, it shows a simulation of what may happen to the ocean food web with the decrease in shark population. - Chelsea Smelas (17 April 2013)

Bony fish

Perch dissection (5:55) - This video shows and explains the internal and external anatomy of a bony fish, specifically a perch. The narrator points out each structure of the fish after it has been dissected, and thoroughly explains each part and what it does. - Nick Bogumil (22 March 2012).
Barracuda dissection (6:53) - This video covers the anatomy of the bony fish using a Barracuda as an example. It shows the dissection of a fish starting with its anterior side where the narrator explains the fish parts in detail. - Zhra Alkhamis (13 April 2013).
The lateral line in the largemouth bass (2:18) - This video discusses the nervous system in the bony fish. Specifically, the "lateral line" and its importance to the fish using a classic bass fish as an example. It also mentions the feeding strategy of the bass. - Zhra Alkhamis (13 April 2013).
Micropinna microstoma (1:29) - This video shows very interesting footage of the fish Macropinna microstoma. This fish looks extremely neat underwater and has a transparent head and tubular eyes. This fish is a deep sea fish and has the ability to rotate its eyes when it spots food. It is also said to have "shields" over the eyes for protection. - Christopher Newhart (16 January 2013).
Countercurrent Gas Exchange in Fish Gills (4:50) - This video explains how the gills of a bony fish works. It shows how the gas is exchanged within the gills and how there is a equilibrium need within the fish blood stream to carry oxygen. - Jordan Oakill (3 April 2013).

Amphibians

Introduction to the amphibians (1:44) - This video explains the three main orders of amphibians, which are the frogs (Anura), salamanders (Urodela) and caecillians (Aoda), different types of their modes of locomations as well as the life cycle of frogs. It also provides evidence of how frogs learn to adjust or adapt going from looking like fish living in water to becoming on land adults. - Shiama Kheiri (29 March 2012).
Frog life cycle (3:54) - This video explains the complex life cycle of the frog. Beginning with the original spawn and ending with the final adult frog, this video provides a timeline of embryological development of the frog from a simple organism to a more complex organism. - James Steigerwalt (18 April 2013).
Frog dissection (5:41) - This video contains an excellent step by step dissection of the frog internal and external antomy. All the labels are clearly depcited on screen and can aid with labeling in lab. - Kathryn Campf (1 April 2013).
Frog anatomy (Part 2 - Internal anatomy) (6:53) - This video is an excellent description of a frog dissection. Everything is clearly explained. It can serve as a nice guide or aid to students dissecting the frog in lab. - Christian Giovannini (12 February 2013).
Respiratory organs in amphibians (3:29) - This video discusses the respiratory system of frogs and in general, of typical amphibians. It discusses their unique ability as amphibians and a quick look into the respiratory system of amphibians. It can breathe through not only its mouth, but its moist, soft skin allows for oxygen to pass through it due to amphibians being cold blooded. Also they breathe through their gills. - Rachel Constant (6 April 2013).
Poison dart frog (2:29) - In this video, a couple interesting and unique features of the poison dart frog are pointed out. Why they possess such interesting colors, where they are commonly located, and how they derived the name poison dart frog are all discussed within the clip. - James Poselli (14 April 2012).
Chemical arsenal of poisonous frogs (3:37) - This video covers how poisonous frogs deter predators with their bright skin and how they can kill them with their strong chemicals. It touches on how certain frogs are some of the most poisonous animals in the world. - Megan Ciborowski (17 April 2013).
Golden frog mating (3:29) - This video shows the complex mating rituals of the Golden Frog. Highly competitive for a mate, the Golden Frog will fight with other male frogs. Using both sound and movement, the male Golden Frog can discern a male frog from a potential mate. - James Steigerwalt (18 April 2013).
Vernal pools (3:21) - This video from Discovery News contains footage of vernal pools in Pennsylvania and eggs of salamanders that were laid there. The importance and creation of the vernal pools is discussed. Ways to protect them and become aware of what is a vernal pool is, is defined. - Hayley Kay (18 April 2012).

Reptiles

The reptiles (7:33) - The video details the common characteristics of reptiles. It also discusses the common characteristics of three main groups of reptiles, including lizards and snakes, turtles, and finally for crocodiles. It gives the main characteristics of each group and also presents the distinguishing characteristics that sets each group apart from the others. The video also reinforces the structures of amniotic egg. Finally, the video discusses how the reptiles have evolved so that they are capable of living on land. - Rachel Constant (13 April 2013).
The reptiles (3:05) - This video on reptiles discusses their main characteristics and the advantages of those features. It states which animals are included in the reptilian category and some adaptations of those animals. Also, a comparison is shown between the reptiles and amphibians. - Kenzie Teno (21 March 2012).
Reptiles vs. amphibians (1:42) - This clip discusses the differences between an amphibian and a reptile by showing images for both species. It shows the features that make them different, including their skin, toes and eggs. - Afnan Alhafari (15 April 2013).
Why chameleons change color (3:18) - Have you ever wondered why chameleons change their color? How does their body seem to blend into the surroundings? This video does a visual description of how this organism's body works to morph into the various colors that a chameleon is known for in a easy to understand way! - Kristine Kuriger (25 February 2013).

Homeotherms

Thermoregulation in birds and mammals (4:08) - Focusing on elephants and penguins, this video describes the ways different animals keep their bodies' temperature constant though different behaviors and morphological features. - Andres Lai Ao (16 April 2013).

Birds

Bird features (5:19) - This video goes into detail about the evolutionary adaptations of birds. It addresses their skeletal structure, laying eggs, and control of body temperature. It also focuses on the functions and characteristics of the beaks, wings, and feathers. - Elena Stambone (28 March 2012).
Bird beaks (4:15) - This video is an overview of different types of birds that are found today. Darwin first stated this theory when he visited the Galapagos Islands. It explains how each different kind of beak predicts what kind of food that bird eats, and how the beak supports the birds’ habitat. - Paul Wodarczyk (21 April 2012).
Bird evolution and adaptations (3:16) - This video examines the emergence and adaptations of birds beginning around 150 million years ago. The adaptations discussed have an effect on birds' ability to fly, including their modified, hollow forelimbs as wings, and feathers evolved from reptilian scales, which are not only aerodynamic but also act as excellent insulators. - Brianna Blaisure (13 April 2013).
Birds of Paradise (2:44) - Birds have different types of mating rituals and courtship behavior they use to attract a suitable mate, including feeding, preening, dances and displays. This video shows a New Guinean bird of paradise trying to win a mate. - Isabelle Chew (8 April 2013).

Mammals

The mammals (3:46) - This detailed video shows the characteristics of mammals. There are depictions of the habitats of various mammals as well as explanations as to why some animals have certain distinctions. The comparison of mammals to birds, reptiles, and insects are also included. - Kenzie Teno (20 March 2012).
How marine mammals survive underwater (2:34). - Describes how mammals that live in water, and remain underwater for long periods of time survive. Covers the respiratory system of seals and how they regulate their systems while diving underwater. Also explains how the seals can survive in cold-water temperatures. - Amanda Treiber (26 March 2012).
Probing platypus evolution (5:20) - This video shows some of the characteristics of the platypus that make it such an interesting animal. It also shows what is being done to see if there may be a species difference between them. - Krista Bower (17 April 2012).
Orcas attack seal (3:16) - This video depicts the intelligence of a pod of Orca Whales. The Orca has the second largest brain of all mammals and they use it in this video to strategically attack a Crab-eater Seal that is stranded on an ice flow. The use of language and coordination are both shown in this clip. - Alexander Laubach (15 April 2013).
Primates - the prosimians and monkeys (5:37) - This video explains several traits in lower level primates such as the Prosimians. The video depicts their physical and mental adaptations that have allowed them to be just as notable as the higher level primates such as the Apes, Chimpanzees and Gorillas. - Alexander Laubach (15 April 2013).
New fossil primate discovered (9:06) - This video shows the simalirities between humans and apes. This video backed with scientific evidence shows a fossil of an ape that is said to be the missing link in showing the human and ape similarity. As an evolutionary standpoint, it shows how apes who walk with/on all four limbs have prgressed to tand on its own two hind legs and transforms itself to that of a human. The fossilized evidece shows a human ancestor and why we are relative to that of an ape. - Cassandra Mignot (15 April 2013).
Whale evolution (1:19) - This videos shows the evolution of whales through time periods. It shows are whales were once mammals that lived on land and over time evolved into the marine mammal it is today. - Ashley Atherholt (16 April 2013).
Thermoregulation in mammals (4:08) - This video describes the ways different mammals keep thermoregulate their bodies' temperature though different features of their body. Andres Lai Ao (16 April 2013).
Triumph of the herbivores (4:17) - The following video discusses the disadvantages and advantages of different body features of mammals as well as their struggle to keep away from predators. "The war on the plains is a never ending one". - Caitlyn Tompkins (17 April 2013).

Tissue types

The four major tissue types (7:11) - This video outlines the four different types of tissue in the mammalian body; Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, and Nerve. The video goes into more detail with each, describing structure, function and unique features. - Adam Bailey (17 April 2012).
The four types of tissues (6:37) - This video was created to present and explain the four common tissue types which make up the structures of the body or vertebrates and many other animals. It covers epithelial, connective, muscular, and nerve tissue; while also giving you sample questions on the information covered. - Felicia Snyder (12 April 2013).
Epithelium in under ten minutes (9:17) - In this concise video, the narrator takes you through the different classifications of epithelial tissues. He effectively compares and contrasts each epithelial tissue type by juxtaposing actual microscopic images of each and analyzing their specific features. - John Nawrocki (16 April 2013)
Epithelial tissue (5:45) - This video contains information about the epithelial layer of mammalian tissue. It describes how epithelial tissue is classified; based on the tissues number of layers and its cell shapes. The video explains the composition of both simple and stratified epithelium. - Patricia Stets (23 April 2012).
Exocrine and endocrine glands (1:43) - This video effectively demonstrates the differences between the two different glands associated with the epithelium, the endocrine system and exocrine system. The video also provides both animated illustrations of each system and common examples of these systems in our body. - John Nawrocki (16 April 2013)
Connective tissue (6:20) - This video is a lecture created to discuss the different types of connective tissues including dense, loose, fluid, and supportive connective tissues.. It gives a general overview of the functions, types of cells, and different classifications associated with connective tissue. - Jennifer Smith (17 April 2012).
Connective tissue (1:24) - This short video focuses on the connective tissues present in mammals. It examines the structure and function the different types of connective tissues. It effectively goes into quite a bit of detail in a short matter of time. - Meghan Pacovich (18 April 2013).
Tendons (3:18) - This video gives an interesting animation of tendons, a type of dense connective tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendons allow muscles to contract, and withstand tension during stretching, twisting, or bending. The video goes on to discuss the nature of tendonitis (condition in which tendons become swollen and painful) and Tenosynovitis (condition when tendonitis symptoms effect the tendon sheaths). Tendinopathy is a blanket term used to describe tendon injuries collectively. - Danielle Distefano (16 April 2013).
Unchecked bone growth (4:07) - This video discusses a rare genetic disorder called Fibrodysplasia osificans progressiva (FOP). It explains how the condition causes bone to form in muscle but in some cases can be formed in tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue as well. It also shows what happens with the human anatomy when present. - Laykin Hughes (23 April 2013).
Muscular system overview (4:29) - This video gives an overview of the muscular system, explaining the various functions of the system, and the various types of muscular tissue. The video gives a brief but helpful explanation of the skeletal muscle, the smooth muscle and the cardiac muscle and their structures. - Patricia Stets (23 April 2012).
Three muscle types (6:20) - This video gives a very detailed description of the three types of muscle tissue. These types include smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscle. The video gives a magnified view of each type of muscle tissue and discusses the different features of each type of muscle tissue. - Jennifer Smith (17 April 2012).
Skeletal muscle (3:34) - This video shows what skeletal muscle is composed of and how it works. It shows the breakdown of skeletal muscle, starting at muscle fibers and going to actin and myosin. - Christopher Bright (19 April 2012).
Muscle structure and contraction (9:18) - This exellent video depicts the actions that are taken by actin and myosin as they interact to cause muscle to contract, using grasshopper as an example. This video effectively uses animations and narration to more fully explain the physical and biochemical interaction of actin and myosin. - Cassandra Mignot (18 April 2013).

Fetal pig dissection

Fetal pig dissection (3:01) – This video goes through a dissected fetal pig and identifies the main structures seen. The structures identified are in the abdominal region, similar to what was seen in lab. As each structure is identified its function is also described. – Hillary Harris (12 April 2012)
Fetal pig dissection (6:13) - This video shows the many organs and blood vessels of a fetal pig from the larynx to the anus and provides a short description of the functions of each. - Christopher Bright (19 April 2012).
Fetal pig dissection (7:57) - This video addresses the internal anatomy of a fetal pig, including the cardiorespiratory, digestive, and urogenital systems. The different organs of the pigs are shown. The video also discusses how to differentiate between a male and female fetal pig. - Mia Sallavanti (3 April 2013).
Fetal pig digestive system (2:27) - This video correlates to the first dissection lab of the fetal pig; it shows the digestive system of the fetal pig and describes the entire path the food will travel. - Rebecca Ford (16 April 2013).

Digestive system

The digestive system (9:39): This video provides a very helpful intro to the digestive system. It discusses the digestive proess starting with the role of the salivary glands in releasing enzymes before food even enters our body. It then describes the roles of the stomach, the duodenum, the pancreas the intestines and the rectum. It also reviews where and how the different macromolecules are absorbed by the body. Somiah Almecky (21 January 2013).
The digestive system (1:49) - This interactive video journeys through the digestive system by following a piece of food, and how the food is attacked by acid and enzymes of each organ that help digestion the food and absorption of the nutrients. Overall list of processes and organs are shown. - Samantha Blincoe (19 March 2012).
The digestive process (1:49) - This video shows both the physiological process of chewing, and how the food we eat passes through our digestive system into our stomach. In addition, the video shows a detailed animation of the chemical digestion of food and the enzymes that the process entails. - Shannon Gilhooley (22 April 2012).
The digestive system (6:23) - This video gives an overview of the digestive system with an explanation of the different organs in the system and the chemicals and enzymes associated with them. - Rachel Petrone (5 April 2013).
Digestion in the stomach (2:05) - The stomach carries out several complex processes when digestion occurs. This video briefly describes the chemical breakdown of food, the formation of chyme, and the movement of food by peristaltic waves from the stomach to the small intestine. - Matthew Shortell (29 March 2012).
Small intestine histology (3:14) - This video shows the structure of the gastrointestinal tract which is a part of the mammalian digestive system. The narrator uses a model to indicate the location of all four layers and their distinguishing features. - Kendall Kramer (18 April 2013).
Hepatitis C made simple (7:01) - This video is very important because it focuses on Hepatitis C virus also known as Hep C or HCV, which is very hard to detect due to its very unnoticeable symptoms. It discusses the symptoms of Hepatitis C and its effects on the liver. Included in this video are existing and new treatment options for hepatitis C, the latter including Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin which could also be combined with Nitazoxanide for increased cure rate. - Mohamed Amer (22 April 2013).

Respiratory system

The respiratory system (3:28) - This video shows first-hand on how the respiratory system works. It focuses on what is included in the system along with the transfer of oxygen throughout the bloodstream. - Joe Coyne (20 March 2012).
The respiratory system (3:09) - This video shows how the respiratory system works with animated examples. It starts by explaining how blood and oxygen circulate through the body and goes into further detail of how it operates inside the body. The respiratory system allows us to be physically active. This video explains how respiration and expiration works. - Victoria Yeselevige Rudovitz (9 April 2013).
Respiratory system function (6:44) - This video goes into detail about the respiratory system and its functions. The respiratory system is a very complex and essential aspect of life, yet through the usage of helpful diagrams and instructions in this video, it is made rather simple. - Jacob Parrick (20 March 2012).
Respiratory systems (8:46) - In this video, the instuctor first gives a brief description of the respiratory system. He explains how various living creatures take in oxygen and how the carbon dioxide is then relased. He also discusses organs involved in the repiratory systen and how oxygen is carried. - Mariam Abdelshahid (18 January 2013).

Circulatory system

Circulatory systems (11:35) - This video studies the circulatory system in various animals, including animals. It first starts by talking about opened and closed circulatory systems as well as how it relates to the heart. Then, it explains how the blood moves thoughout the heart and finally talks about the cause of a heart attack. - Mariam Abdelshahid (18 January 2013).
The circulatory system (2:58) - This video show how blood flows through the cardiovascular system. It tells about the specific sections of the heart such as the right and left side atrium and ventricle. Also it tells important information about the valves separating the sections. - Paige Pientka (20 March 2012).
Circulatory system structure and function (6:34) - The circulatory system has more functions than one might imagine. Not only does it carry blood, but it also carries oxygen, hormones, nutrients, antibodies, and many more of the necessities of life throughout the body. This video explains in clear, concise detail the circulatory system. - Jacob Parrick (20 March 2012).
Circulatory system rap (2:01) - This video is a rap about the circulatory system. It is very catchy and will help students remember all the parts of the circulatory system in an easy and fun way. It may be a song, but it gives very good overview of the entire system. - Jordan Marks (18 April 2012).
Mammalian heart and circulation (1:36) - This video discusses the blood flows from the heart to different body parts. Also, it discusses the importance of blood for the cells in tissues. - Fatimah Al Marhoon (15 April 2013).
Heart anatomy (6:55) - This video explains the four separate chambers of the heart, and tells what parts have deoxygenated blood whereas the other is oxygenated blood. Next, he explains the blood vessels represented on the heart. Later he tells which are arteries and which are veins that are seen on the heart model. Andrew Shamburg (19 April 2013).
Patent foramen ovale (3:41) - A Patent Foramen Ovale is a disorder in which the connection between the left atrium and the right atrium did not close after childbirth but leaves a whole in the heart. This increases the chances of stroke and seizures while the sufficiency of the circulatory system is depleted. - Amber Styer (17 April 2013).
Frog heart dynamics (3:58) - Although a bit blurry, this video displays an dissected frog's beating heart and how it responds to various drugs. The video shows both the actual heart beating and the heart monitor. The video shows what happens to the frogs heart when it is exposed to epinephrine, acetylcholine, and atropine. - Patricia Stets (23 April 2012).

Excretory system

Osmoregulation (8:57) - Osmoregulation is the regulation of an organism's internal osmotic pressure in order to maintain homeostasis. This video goes into detail of the many processes that assist in osmoregulation, the importance of osmoregulation to an organism's health, and the different types of osmoregulation. - Martin Tolbert (18 April 2013)
The excretory system (2:02) - This animated video depicts and thoroughly labels the internal organs involved in the body’s excretory system process. The video also goes into great examination of the internal parts of a kidney and nephron, labeling each part and describing most in detail. - Nicholas Bogumil (20 March 2012).
Human excretory system (2:59) - This video both shows and explains the body's excretory in a fun animated way. It examines the different parts of the excretory system and their functions. The video shows each of the different parts in relation to where they are located in the human body. - Patricia Stets (23 April 2012).

Nervous system

The nervous system (4:57). - In this video, the nervous system is explained. It discusses the two parts of the nervous system. The brain and the spinal cord, and what each one does. It also explains some harmful diseases that can affect the nervous system. - Alex Schreiber (20 March 2012).
The nervous system (1:34) - This video gives a detailed description of the anatomy of a nerve cell, and animates how impulses travel from cell to cell. This video provides understanding of the mechanism of sending nerve impulses. - Shannon Gilhooley (22 April 2012).
The central nervous system (4:38) - This video goes through the major parts of the central nervous system. It shows a picture of the brain with all the structures labeled and goes through the function of each part mentioned that makes up the central nervous system. - Michael Lenchak (11 April 2012).
Neurons (6:45) - This video covers all the basics of neurons from anatomy to communication with helpful visuals. Neurons are cells of the nervous system that can send signals. There are three functional classifications. - Olivia Questore (17 April 2013).
Neuron structure and function (3:14) - This video demonstrates the structure and function of a neuron which is the basic component of the mammalian nervous system. A diagram of a nerve cell is shown and the different parts are labeled as their functions are explained. - Kendall Kramer (18 April 2013).
The Schwann cell and action potential (5:07) - This video provides a discussion about the creation and function of myelin along a neural axon. Specifically, the myelin role in the electrochemical signaling process, action potential, is explained. - Matt Wagner (19 April 2013).
Synapse structure and function (4:24) - This video is of synapse structure, their function, and how they work. It is shown how a signal is transferred. It goes into detail of how the signal is carried from one neuron to another by the synapses, which is a gap between a pre-synaptic axon and the post-synaptic dendrite. - Stephen Olshemski (20 April 2012).
Fight or flight response (5:52) - Paul Andersen explains how epinephrine is responsible for changes in chemistry of our body associated with the fight or flight response. Epinephrine released by the adrenal medulla are received by a number of organs associated with the sympathetic nervous system. - Philip Scavo (18 April 2013).
How does cocaine affect the brain? (1:42) - This video explains cocaine's effect on the brain's synaptic connections, and how the brain reacts when dopamine transporters are blocked. - Michael Venditto (19 April 2013).
Inside the brain: unraveling the mystery of Alzheimer's Disease (4:22) - This video shows the progression of Alzheimer's Disease, including the disruption of neurons and the formation of beta amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. - Michael Venditto (19 April 2013).

Reproductive system

The reproductive system (5:46) - The reproductive system is a complex system of organs, differing from male to female, that is essentially responsible for bringing about new generations of life on earth. Due to its immediate relevance to our lives, it is a system everyone should understand, and this video should help. - Jacob Parrick (20 March 2012).
The reproductive system by Bozeman (9:00) - After a brief description of asexual reproduction this video discusses male and female reproductive systems, the menstrual cycle and the process of fertilization. It explains how the fertilized egg grows from zygote to fetus. It also goes into blastulas and gastrulas, explaining the formation of ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. - Rachel Petrone (17 April 2013).

Immune system

Immune System (9:41) - This entertaining video covers all the basics of the immune system. The immune system is the body’s defense system. There are two types of defenses the non-specific defenses (ex. skin, gastric juices) and specific defenses (ex. B-cells).- Olivia Questore (17 April 2013)
Overview of the immune system (5:56) - This video depiction portrays the cells of the human body and what inhibits like pathogens and bugs through a simpler version of the complex interactions of the immune system. The narrator draws the pathogens that would attack the cell as well as the human body’s response to the extrovert. - Samantha Blincoe (19 March 2012)
Defense against microbes (3:16) - This video is a short overview of the defenses against dangerous microbes. Microbes are everywhere, but normally people do not get sick from them because of the three main defences of microbes which are external barriers, nonspecific internal defences, and the Immune System. - Jordan Marks (23 March 2012).

Skin and hair

What is skin? (5:40) - This video by National Geographic displays a quick glance at the integumentary system (skin). It explains the facts and details about the make-up of the skin. It also thoroughly depicts the functions of the skin as they pertain to our body. - Kenzie Teno (18 March 2012).
Anatomy of a skin (0:55) - This video briefly discusses how the skin is divided into the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It speaks about the features of each layer and what makes each layer up. It also discusses the specific job of each layer of skin. - Krista Rebar (10 April 2012).
Hair (6:09) - This video is about the composition, function and location of hair. It briefly goes into detail about the different types of hair, what gives hair it's color, and even muscles associated with helping hair stand up. - Jordan Nevius (26 February 2013).

Musculoskeletal system

The muscular system (6:56) - In this video, how the muscular system works. The video describes the different types of muscle, such as smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscles. How each type affects and impacts the body is described. Also, how they are controlled is described as well. - Alex Schreiber (20 March 2012).
The Skeletal Systems: Skeletal Joints (9:53) - This detailed video helps to teach the different types of joints in the skeletal system and their functions. It specifies the surrounding bones and ligaments and how they affect movement in daily functions. - Felicia Snyder (10 April 2013).
Bone structure and function (4:15) - This video is about the structure and anatomy of our bones. The video focuses on the three types of bone cells: Osteoblasts (bone forming cells), Osteocytes (mature bone cells), and osteoclasts (bone dissolving cells). The functions of these cells are described in the progression of bones that comes with aging, and then in the processes of bone remodeling and replacement. It is helpful to understand the living cells of bone, in regards to bone as being a highly living tissue. Danielle Destefano (16 April 2013).

Animal development

Embryo Development in Animals—The video discusses the formation of a zygote, the difference between radial and spiral cleavage, and the formation of the blastopore. It also discusses the formation of the ectoderm, endoderm, and what these cells will develop into.--Brandon Kuhar
Development of chick inside an egg (5:17) - This video shows the developmental process of a chicken within an egg, this remarkable process goes into great detail, breaking down each step and makes this complex process easy to understand. - Brian Brune (15 April 2013).
Structure and function of the placenta (1:18) - This video explains how important the placenta is to a fetus. It goes into detail about what it is made up of, its three functions, an actual image of it in the uterus, and what is transferred from the mother to the fetus and the fetus to the mother –Devin Dunn (16 April 2013).

Other disorders

The cure for cancer (7:37) - Yes, the cure for cancer and almost all other malignant disease have been discovered in the 1930s! This was all done by a scientific genius, Dr. Royal Raymond Rife. This video shows images of Doctor Rife's inventions and his voice describing the process for the cure! - Luke Zack (20 March 2012).
Recessive single gene disorders (4:53) - There are many recessive genetic disorders that still effect people today, and haven't been removed from the human genome through natural selection. This video focuses on two of these disorders that affect people all around the world: Cystic Fibrosis and Sickle Cell Anemia. - Matthew Shortell (27 March 2012).
Parkinson's disease (3:48) - This video contains interviews with a patient who has the disease. He describes his symptoms and the treatment he sought out. A doctor is also interviewed and gives an overview of this incurable and defeating disease, as well as symptoms and cures for the future. - Hayley Kay (18 April 2012).
HIV destroys helper T-cells (2:58) - This video is about AIDS and how HIV destroys the helper T cells of the body. HIV I and HIV II are known as retroviruses that characteristically have RNA as their genetic material. As the helper T cell population begins to die, AIDS patients are vulnerable to other diseases. - Tristram Ford (21 April 2012).