Leaves contain different types of pigments, mainly chlorophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanins. Chlorophyll gives leaves their green color and is responsible for capturing light for photosynthesis. Carotenoids, on...
Some flowers patiently wait for nightfall to open because their favorite pollinators are nocturnal. These insects and animals that roam mostly at night range from...
Thanks to their thick and fleshy shape, cacti limit their exposure to the sun as much as possible, which helps to reduce the surface area...
Flowers contain various chemical substances that determine whether they are safe to consume or not. Some contain compounds like alkaloids, digitalin, or solanine, which often...
The seeds on the surface of strawberries are actually achenes, indehiscent dry fruits resulting from the ovary of the flower after fertilization. Each achene is...
Positive phototropism is a phenomenon observed in many plants that have the ability to turn towards the sunlight. This movement allows plants to maximize their...
Marine algae are the undisputed champions of oxygen production in the ocean. Through photosynthesis, they absorb sunlight and release oxygen in exchange. Alone, these small...
The promotion of forest regeneration is a crucial process for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem balance. After a fire, some tree species have evolved to depend...
Orchids have developed very specific pollination strategies, adapted to particular insects such as bees, butterflies, or hummingbirds. Each species of orchid attracts a specific type...
Some marine algae glow in the dark thanks to a phenomenon called bioluminescence, which is the ability to produce and emit light naturally. This phenomenon...
