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Cyanobacteria are a large group of differently shaped bacteria that are all able to perform photosynthesis. They are an important part of the global carbon cycle and produce a large amount of the world’s oxygen. Cyanobacteria are also known as blue-green algae, although they are not actually algae but bacteria. Cyanobacteria are autotrophs, meaning they…
Mice belong to the redent family and are one of the most versatile eaters in the animal kingdom. They are able to digest a wide variety of plant and animal matter including fruits and vergetable grains, insects and even meat, thus are known to be omnivores. Yes, mice are indeed omnivores, eating almost anything edible…
If you are looking for a new jacket, blanket/duvet or sleeping bag, there are essentially two filling options to choose from: Down and polyester. Alternatively, cotton or other natural fibers such as wool may be used for filling in clothing, sleeping bags and blankets. However, down is still the golden standard for lightweight insulation, so…
I admit it. I am a light sleeper and I hate when people are snoring or otherwise making noises during the night. I enjoy the soft sounds of the outdoors, but I hate synthetic man-made noises and especially when caused by my own gear! Therefore I set out on a journey to find the absolute…
Wood can be used for a variety of purposes in terrariums. It can be used as a frame for the glass walls, providing stability and structure. It can also be used to create shelves or other features inside the terrarium. Birch wood is a good neutral wood type that, in its dry chemical free form,…
In my teaching as a molecular biologist, this is a question I get asked surprisingly often! So I decided to write this article as a guide to my students and anyone else interested in the topic of animal cell anatomy and cell walls. Other living organisms like plants and fungi also consist of cells, but…
There are many well known birds that start with the letter K. Some of these birds include the kakapo, kiwi, kingfisher, and kookaburra. But have you ever heard of the Karoo Scrub-Robin, the Kirk’s Francolin or the Knysna turaco? In fact, there are more than a hundred birds starting with a K and you can…
Want to find a bird name starting with an “E” for you crossword, or just interested in all the “European” or “Eastern” birds? There are so many different types of birds in the world, and it can be tough to keep track of all of them. If you’re looking for a specific type of bird,…
There are so many different types of birds in the world, with many different names(!), and it can be tough to keep track of all of them. If you’re looking for a specific type of bird, one way to narrow down your search is to look for birds that start with a certain letter. There…
Squid are some of the largest of all cephalopods and can be found in waters from the Arctic to the Antarctic. They are also an important food source for many ocean inhabitants. Despite the fact that squid are not endangered, there are still numerous predators of squid. Squids are eaten by several fish, mammal and…