What are decomposers? (What do they eat?)
I admit it. I love decomposers like fungi, bacteria, and insects, and I think they are vastly undervalued creatures on this planet.
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Here is an overview of all the articles on the blog.
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Are Animals Autotrophs or Heterotrophs (Can They Be Both?)
Let’s dive a little bit into the energy metabolism of animals, and whether they can obtain energy from sunlight. Animals are generally heterotrophs as (most, but not all, – see below!) animal cells lack chloroplasts to perform photosynthesis. Animals get their energy from eating organic compounds in the form of other organisms like plants, other…
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Birds Starting With the Letter G (Complete List!).
Stuck in a crossword puzzle or just interested in the many fascinating birds starting with the letter G out there? You have come to the right place! Some of the most common names of birds beginning with a g are “Grey”, “Green”, “Great”, or “Gold(en)”. See the lists below for more than a hundred birds…
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Types of Monkeys And Apes! (30+ Species, Diet and Habitat)
There are many fascinating types of monkeys found all over the world and these monkeys can be divided into different categories based on their attributes, origin, and native environment. They all vary in size, coloration, and where they live in the world – many of which I will show you in this post! At the…
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What Do Clams Eat? (All Questions Answered!)
Clams are a type of Mollusk that have two shells and a soft body. They can be found in oceans, shallow water, and even on the coast during the tide. Clams eat microscopic organic particles floating in the water such as phytoplankton, zooplankton, algae, bacteria, and a variety of breakdown products from dead plants and…
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Naturehike CW300 Sleeping Bag Review (Best Value Down Bag?)
A proper sleeping bag is a must-have on any hiking or outdoor trip where an overnight stay is included. Whether you are planning to stay in a tent or in a hut, a soft and warm sleeping bag is essential to keep you warm at night. Sleeping bags come in a variety of styles, materials,…
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How Do Budgies Drink Water?
Budgies are one of the most popular pet birds in America and for good reason: they can be very affectionate and are a good overall pet. If you just got one and are wondering how they drink water, then this blog post is for you! Budgies, like other parrots and parakeets, drink water using their…
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Do Octopuses Have Ears? (Answered and Explained!)
Although octopuses can detect sound waves and vibrations in water, they do not have ears. The little hearing that octopuses do have is not particularly good. Detection of sound waves by octopuses and other Cephalopods is accomplished by the usage of an organ known as a statocyst. The statocyst is a small hard chamber that…
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How to Store a Down Sleeping Bag to Avoid Clumping?
Have you ever experienced “cold spots” in your sleeping bag? Clumping causes them and clumping may be caused by suboptimal storage of your bag. Gear can get expensive and no one likes to ruin their equipment by storing it the wrong way. Despite that, I see quite some debate in the online hiking communities on…
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Fjällräven vs. North Face
There can be a lot of brands to choose from when it comes to your outdoor needs and equipment. However, these two brands stand out from the crowd when it comes to producing quality outdoor gear and everyday apparel. Fjällräven is a Swedish brand company that focuses on creating and developing the right outdoor needs,…