WEBSITES OF INTEREST
THE RISE OF
THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
A well illustrated site on the evolution of different animal groups.
An animated tutorial describing how mitochondria and chloroplasts
eveolved.
Visit this site to find out more about the organisms that live in such
extreme conditions.
An animation describing the classical experiment which revealed how DNA
replicated
Some hints on essay writing and other useful suggestions
FRYING AN EGG
Describes the changes that take place in the proteins of an
egg when it is fried.
THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
If you would like to know more about this Convention this is the site
for you!
MALTESE FLOWERING PLANTS
ON THE NET
Images of local wild flowering plants which change month by month.
NATURE
One of the most prestigious weekly journals of science.
LEARNING FROM FOSSILS
This is just the site to satisfy any curiosity you might have about
fossils.
PHYLOGENY AND TAXONOMY
EQUALS SYSTEMATICS
Though this will only be treated briefly during lectures I suggest you
visit this site to expand your knowledge beyond what's needed for your exams!
VEGETATION
OF THE MALTESE ISLANDS
DNA MAKES DNA
An animation which shows how DNA replicates