Monday, September 16, 2013

Specifications and Limitations


Specifications 

The final habitat must:

          Be designed to fit in a laboratory setting

          Provide a setting for Horseshoe crabs to mature

          Be water tight

          Be portable

          Be able to be cleaned and maintained easily

          Be made of materials that can with stand salt water

          Have enough space for 500 Horseshoe crabs to live    

Limitations

          May not use any materials that may leach toxins into the habitat 

          No chemicals, dies or any others materials that can harm the Horseshoe crabs may be used

          May not use any materials that can degrade over a short period of time when exposed to salt water

          Cannot use materials that are not water proof

          May not cost more that $500 to build

          May not be any larger than 3X3X3

          May not be heavier than a single person can easily lift
  • Can not have any gaps or crevasses the Horseshoe crabs can be caught in
  • May not use wood or any metal that can rust
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1 comment:




  1. Limitations - Add the statement and adjust the list. . .
    The solution is limited to:
    materials that will not leach toxins into the habitat
    chemicals that will not harm the organisms
    water proof materials
    a budget of $500
    a 3'x3'x3' area
    X pounds

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