Heredity is the passage of genetic instructions from parent to offspring. The genetic instructions are found in within the DNA, which is contained in inside the nucleus of the cells. The genetic information is passed to the next by sexual reproduction. The information controls the traits that passed down. These include characteristics like eye color and characteristics like blood type. These traits are directly passed down and are not affected by the surrounding the organism.

emerald ash borer

the emerald ash borer is a green buprestid or jewel beetle native to north-eastern asia that feeds on ash species. females lay eggs in bark crevices on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees to emerge as adults in one to two years. hope this !

the correct answer is 4) heat and pressure

metamorphic rocks arise from transformation of existing rocks types, in a process called metamorphism. during metamorphism the original rock(prolith) change into metamorphic rock by heating (150-200c) and pressure of more than 1000 bar. the original rock can be sedimentary, igneous, or existing metamorphic rock.

1. is geographic distribution

2 is increasing complexity

3 is transitional forms