these proteins form a tough, glass-like cocoon around the tardigrade's cells. This keeps its cells safe while the tardigrade is a tun. Then, itcan reanimate in water when conditions are more hospitable
Depending on the species, the horsefly is a medium to large insect between 0.2 and 2.4 inches long. Most are brown, grayish-brown, or black, with huge compound eyes that can be iridescent in life. The horsefly uses its Swiss Army knife-like mouthparts to slice open a wound and enlarge ...
The more shocking, the more impossible, the discovery, the more likely it is to someday be seen as the harbinger of a “scientific revolution” — a whole new world created over decades by scientists who adopt the new paradigm. That’s one side of the scientific coin. The other side, t...
In contrast to the identifying characteristics that are given for mammals, birds are simply enumerated and only those that are forbidden are named. Again, there is some uncertainty as to species identity. Forbidden birds include raptors (eagles, kites, falcons, hawks, and owls); vultures, ravens...
the older name proposed for this species by Linnaeus takes precedence over subsequent names given to the same species. In the jargon of taxonomy, the nameGoraqua smithsanaPéringuey is a junior synonym of what is now known asEuphoria inda(Linnaeus). Such changes are not instantaneous and must...
—I’m looking for the CD about EXO ___ I bought yesterday. (2014德州)The theory that ocean basins were caused by meteoroid impact（） A．has fallen into wide dispute ever since it was proposed B．fails to explain how continents were originated and have changed C．was discar...
Rhinoceroses are large mammals most known for the distinguishing horn on their snout. Three species of rhinoceros have two horns with the front horn growing quicker and larger. The other two species have a single horn.
What strikes me is the phenomenal convergence with giant quadrupeds on your homeworld: like sauropods, elephants and other species, banthas have evolved “graviportal” or weight-bearing adaptations: (1) limbs that are proportionately longest above the elbow and knee, not distally elongated as in...
The green anaconda is the heaviest snake species, weighing up to 550 pounds. With their enormous size and weight, anacondas are undoubtedly strong too and can squeeze any animal wrapped within its body to death. For snakes with long, slender bodies, we can’t help but wonder, what do ...
It has been argued that some animals are moral subjects, that is, beings who are capable of behaving on the basis of moral motivations (Rowlands 2011, 2012