A biome can be considered the largest building block of planet Earth’s biosphere. In this post, I’m going to bring you some interesting information about biomes. You will learn the definition of a biome, the factors that define a biome, different types of biomes, the importance of biomes, as well as the human impact on…
What’s common about single-celled organisms? They are so tiny that you can’t see them without a microscope, right? How about a single-celled organism, an alga, which is quite large and even has structures resembling roots, stems etc? That’s Caulerpa taxifolia, a single-celled marine algae and the largest single-celled organism. In this post, I will bring…
The ability of some lifeforms to survive in the harshest, most unfavorable environments is amazing. Rose of Jericho, a plant capable of thriving in arid deserts, is a good example. In this post, you will learn so many interesting things about this plant, including a very unusual characteristic that truly sets it apart. Characteristics of…
Have you ever gone into a forest and looked up to see that the branches of different trees don’t touch one another, leaving gaps in the canopy? That’s called crown shyness, and scientists have not fully understood yet why it happens. In this post, you will learn the possible causes and theories for this phenomenon,…
Since life originated on Earth, numerous species of living organisms have vanished, and many will continue to. When a species completely disappears like that, it’s called extinction. It happens due to natural reasons too, but human activity has sped up the process so much, with terrible consequences. In this post, you will get to know…
Do you know what a trophic Cascade is? A trophic Cascade is where a population change of one species affects others on the food web and causes significant ecological impacts. Understanding trophic cascades is essential for learning how ecosystems function. In this article, I will explain what trophic cascades are, how they work, and provide…