Wetland plants have highly branched and extensive roots, perfect for capturing pollutants suspended in the water. In addition, these plants often develop hollow or porous...
Hummingbird wings are uniquely adapted to ensure excellent maneuverability in flight. They are distinguished by their particular aerodynamic structure, which allows these birds to perform...
Mangroves are true marine nurseries, hosting an astonishing biodiversity. Fish, crabs, and shrimp come to shelter here to grow peacefully before joining the open ocean. They also...
Ice caps are like giant mirrors. They reflect a large portion of sunlight, about 80%. This is called albedo. Less light is absorbed by the...
Volcanic islands are often located far from continental masses, rendering them naturally isolated. Geographic isolation means few exchanges with species from other places. Local species...
Certain algae proliferate explosively and become dominant in their environment. These harmful algal blooms often occur when conditions are ideal: high temperatures, abundant light, and...
Mosquitoes have compound eyes made up of numerous facets called ommatidia. Thanks to these many small eyes, they easily detect even slight movements and quickly...
Insects have a different vision from ours: they primarily perceive ultraviolet light, colors that we cannot even see! Their eyes are made up of thousands...
Earthworms dig numerous tunnels in the soil as they move, creating a multitude of handy little passages. This constant mixing makes the soil lighter and...
Lichen is a winning team composed of a fungus and an alga or a cyanobacterium. In this duo, each does what it does best. The...
