In addition to the direct effects on fish, acid water also destroys ecosystems by killing organisms lower on the food chain. For example, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection found that mayflies are particularly vulnerable to acidic water, because it lowers sodium in the blood. C...
Tiger crane flies are fascinating insects that often get mistaken for giant mosquitoes. Contrary to popular belief, these creatures are harmless to humans and do not bite. They have slender bodies and long, delicate legs, making them easy to recognize in your garden or near your home. As a ...
Common prey that dragonflies eat include mosquitoes, gnats, and mayflies. ©yhelfman/Shutterstock.com In the wild, dragonflies are indiscriminate hunters, eating everything and anything they can catch. Given that dragonflies live in a variety of regions and habitats, they also eat a wide assort...
“There’s a tendency to assume that our political leaders are masters of their message. But what we see from Miller, Abbott, and others suggests that the tail may actually be wagging the dog. They seem to enjoy spreading memes and sharing stories that fire up their base, but the ease w...
i live in southern ohio. we have a two-acre pond. About two weeks ago, we began to notice thousands of small flat worms glowing and pulsating like fireflies. what are they? Byanon83632— On May 11, 2010 I saw glowing violet blue, not green blue, but more like neon blue violet, fro...