In aphids, clonal reproduction is a phenomenon called parthenogenesis. No need for a male, female aphids produce offspring directly without fertilization. Convenient, right? Here, there's...
In jellyfish, there is no brain, but a diffuse nerve net that does all the work. This nerve net is like a kind of web...
The tales of vampires date back a long way, long before Dracula. Beliefs in blood-sucking creatures already existed among the Mesopotamians, Greeks, and even the...
The bright colors of poison dart frogs primarily come from specific pigments present in the cells of their skin. These pigments, called pterins and sometimes...
Bioluminescence is the ability of a living organism, such as certain insects, to produce and emit its own light. In insects, this luminous phenomenon is...
The wind works a bit like an express delivery service for scents. Before it rains, atmospheric pressure drops, allowing the wind to push ahead certain...
In nature, survival often depends on little things, and symbiosis can significantly improve an animal's chances of success. Rather than relying solely on its own...
The kiwi originally comes from a wild plant growing in relatively cool and humid forested regions of China, an environment conducive to mold. To avoid...
The large invasions of sargassum often begin in the heart of the North Atlantic, specifically in an area called the Sargasso Sea. However, in recent...
Marine algae form true underwater forests, providing shelter and food for a multitude of aquatic species. They protect juvenile fish and small creatures from predators...
