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…