Compare the Worldwide Distribution of Seabirds to That of Marine

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Essay

Compare the worldwide distribution of seabirds to that of marine reptiles. Which is more widely distributed at all latitudes? Why do you think this is so?

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Definitions:

Leptin

A hormone that, when released into the bloodstream, signals the hypothalamus that the body has had enough food and reduces the appetite while increasing the feeling of being full.

Incentive Approaches

Theories of motivation in which behavior is explained as a response to the external stimulus and its rewarding properties.

Internal Stimuli

Signals originating from within the body that influence feelings, thoughts, or behaviors, such as hunger, pain, or internal emotional states.

Innate Patterns

Fixed sequences of behavior or instincts present in animals from birth, not learned from experience, and manifest under certain conditions to ensure survival.