How do Euglena Get Energy – How Do They Move?
Euglena are autotrophic and heterotrophic, depending on the conditions they are in, meaning they are actually mixotrophic. But what do these words mean?
Category: Animals
Here, I write about animals and their small curiosities, feeding habits, and their role in the ecosystem!
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Do fish make saliva? (Answered and explained!)
Todays mouthwatering post is about fish! I recently wrote two articles about whether birds and Iguanas produce saliva or not as this is not always obvious. For fish, this question may be even more relevant as no can actually see them drool under water? But maybe you have seen a fish spit above water? This…
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Is Potting Soil Safe for Reptiles and Amphibians? (Organic or not?)
When you want to add plants to your amphibian’s tank, it’s important that you choose a safe type of soil. There are many different soil options available and many amphibian owners aren’t sure which one is right for their pet. On this page, we’re going to discuss what soil is safe for amphibians. The safest…
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Are Euglena plants or animals – or both? (Answered!)
What are Euglena actually? They have both plant and animal features but look like bacteria?! So what do we call them – read here to find out!
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What do Crabs eat? (Full List!)
What do crabs actually eat? In captivity or in the wild? Explore the diets of 10 different crab species here!
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Why Are Gargoyle Geckos So Expensive? (Explained!)
Although the Gargoyle Gecko is quite popular and readily accessible in many pet stores today, they require a relatively high initial investment. Gargoyle Geckos can be expensive for several reasons: Overall, the cost of owning a Gargoyle Gecko reflects its rarity, unique appearance, care requirements, and the time and effort put into breeding these fascinating…
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How many times can a lizard regrow its tail? (Answered!)
Autotomy is the purposeful loss of a body part found throughout the animal kingdom, but is most common in invertebrates. One of the more famous examples of this is lizards losing, or dropping, their tails as a strategy to avoid predators.
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Which Birds Eat Spiders? (10 birds that do!)
But which birds eat spiders? How do you attract spider-eating birds to your backyard to do the dirty work for you? Read on to find out everything you need to know about which birds eat spiders.
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30 most common backyard birds in Colorado (2024!)
The birds that inhabit your backyard might vary depending on where you live in a state. However, Colorado, the birds of Colorado Springs and Denver are quite similar to those found in Colorado as a whole, and they do resemble those of Nebraska and Wyoming backyards quite a lot. I have made a list with…
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Do Iguanas Spit? Are They Poisonous?
You might have noticed that I recently wrote two blog posts on whether birds and fish make saliva. This time I will focus on reptiles, and one particularly interesting type: Iguanas! Iguanas, like other reptiles, do have saliva, which appears clear when the lizard is healthy. But they do not use it to spit! Iguanas…