Scatological Diversity…

Here is a delightful take on the importance of diversity for the survival of an ecosystem. It is somewhat scatological but I have never avoided discussion of bodily functions when they are necessary.

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There is not really much to add to that other than to recommend further videos from MinuteEarth. Is it minute as in tiny or minute as in 60 seconds? We may never know.

Questions…

1. To what kingdom of organisms does Clostridium difficile belong?
2. What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?
3. What is the chief function of the large intestine?
4. What is the difference between egestion and excretion?
5. Name a disease caused by a virus.
6. What is the principle behind vaccination?