Extend the tape measure so it's visibly longer than the fish you're measuring. Whenever you're measuring the length of a fish, you want to lay a tape measure flat as opposed to running it over the top of the fish. Going over the top of the fish with the tape measure can distort the measurement. Position the fish so the tip of its mouth is lined up with the end of the tape measure. Don't put the fish directly on top of the tape measure or you won't be able to read the measurement. There are 3 different ways you can measure a fish's length total length, fork length, and standard length but you should always start at the tip of the fish's mouth, regardless of the measurement you're taking. If the fish's bottom jaw extends out further than the top of the fish's mouth, measure starting at the furthest point on the bottom jaw. The tail fin is the fin at the end of the fish's body. Place your index finger on one tip of the tail fin and your thumb on the other. Then, squeeze the two tips together so they form a single point. The measurement from the tip of the fish's mouth to the tip of the point between your fingers is the total length of the fish. Look at the tail fin on the fish you're measuring. Place your finger on the spot where the tail fin branches off into 2 separate points. The measurement between that point and the tip of the fish's mouth is the fork length. Fishing size limits are often based on the fork length of a fish. The start of the tail fin is the point where the fish's fleshy body ends, and the thin tail fin begins. The distance between that point and the tip of the fish's mouth is the standard length of the fish. Scientists often use standard length when they're describing the characteristics of a fish.
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One-sentence summary -- Lay an extended tape measure on a flat surface. Lay the fish flat next to the tape measure. Start your measurement at the tip of the fish's mouth. Pinch the tail fin closed and measure to the tip to get the total length. Measure to the point where the tail fin separates to get the fork length. Measure to the start of the tail fin to get the standard length.

If you don't have a large enough pot to leave your bulbs outside during the winter, you can stash them in an enclosed space. A shed or garage that will stay cold but provide protection from snow and extreme cold are perfect. You can leave larger, well-insulated pots outside. The cold air actually helps the bulbs bloom later in the spring. As long as your bulbs are well-insulated, the outside air temperature won't matter much. Every few days, stick your finger into the potting soil around the bulbs. If the soil feels dry down to 1in (2.5cm), water the soil until water runs out of the drainage holes. After about 6 to 8 weeks in a chilly environment, you should see some green growth from your bulbs. If you're keeping your pot inside a garage or shed, you can move it outside once you see this growth. Too much sunlight can cause the bulb growth to wilt. An area with light shade gets about 60% shade and 40% sunlight and is the perfect place for your potted bulbs. Once your bulbs bloom, they'll need more water than they did when they were growing. Stick your finger into the soil to a depth of 1in (2.5cm) and check if the soil is dry. If it is, water the soil until water runs out of the drainage holes. Squirrels are likely to try to dig into your pots and get at the bulbs. You can cover the top of the pot with mesh wiring to protect the bulbs from squirrels and other critters. Bugs shouldn't be a problem during the winter, but if you start to notice some buzzing around, you can use a general insect repellent.
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One-sentence summary -- Keep bulbs planted in small containers in a cold, protected space. Check the moisture of the soil regularly. Move the pot outside after you see new growth. Make sure the bulbs get some light. Check the water level daily after the bulbs bloom. Protect your plants from pests and disease.

The web address is often called a URL: an acronym for Uniform Resource Locator. The URL (or web address) is a reference to a specific page or "resource" amid the vast, interconnected web of the Internet. A URL has two main parts: the protocol identifier and the resource name. The protocol identifier and the resource name are separated by a colon and two forward slashes. Protocol identifier: The first part of the URL is called a protocol identifier. It indicates what protocol to use. For the URL http://example.com , the protocol identifier is http. Resource name: The second part of the URL is called a resource name. It specifies the IP address or the domain name where the resource is located. For the URL http://example.com , the resource name is example.com. You do not need to type the protocol unless you want to use a protocol other than the default. http:// is the default for most pages, but pages such as forms or logins should have https:// This means information is encrypted and prevents information from being intercepted. Your browser may not show the protocol in the url. Check for a lock icon to signify the page is a secure https:// site. Pay attention to warnings your browser may have about the page's security certificate. In the early days of the Internet, users needed to type the protocol identifier each time they wanted to visit a specific webpage. This is no longer necessary. www. www is actually just the default sub domain for web pages, and need not be included in a url. However, sites may have subdomains other than www, such as video.google.com. Make sure you include the subdomain if it is part of the url. example.com is a domain name, followed by the second-level domain, .com. This is the minimum you usually need to reach a website. Make sure you spell everything exactly right, and make sure you are using the correct second-level domain. Some second-level domains are reserved for specific locations or industries. For example, .ca is reserved for Canadian websites, and .gov is reserved for government websites. If you are entering the domain name, but the site isn't showing up, you might be trying the wrong domain. Check the spelling, and make sure that you're typing the right thing. If the page still doesn't show up, then the site might be defunct.
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Type your web address into the address bar. Don't bother to type out the protocol identifier unless you need to reach an encrypted site. Type the subdomain: Enter the domain name.