I like frogs because they are interesting amphibians that play a crucial role in the ecosystem. Frogs are known for their unique ability to live both in water and on land, which makes them fascinating creatures to observe. They are also important indicators of environmental health, as they are...
Why did reptiles survive the Permian extinction? Why are amphibians important to the ecosystem? What are some reasons for protecting amphibians? Why are amphibian populations declining worldwide? Why were reptiles able to develop from amphibians?
Why are deserts and coastlines affected the most by wind erosion? Why are fossils rock colored? Why do cladograms have their shape? Why can diamonds form in the mantle? Why are frogs considered ecologically friendly? Why are orangutans important to the ecosystem?
Invertebrates are animals with no bones; nearly all the ones you'll find have lots of legs (6 or more!) or none at all. To identify birds, mammals, frogs, snakes, turtles, toads, fish, and other vertebrates, look at theother picture sheetsor ask your teacher if there is field guide ...
The first problem to tackle here is the word "all." There are more than 3,000 recognized mosquito species worldwide. "And each one of those mosquitoes is very different in terms of their ecology, the places that they exist, if they bite people, if they bite frogs, ...
Thinking about what the introduction of Burmese pythons has done in the Everglades, explain why "non-native-species" are such a problem for an ecosystem. Threats to Biodiversity: Biodiversity is the variety and difference of organism...
the hardworking organelles called chloroplasts, which are most abundant in the cells of the plant's green leaves, into energy to fuel the plant's growth and repair. The oxygen gas produced by the plant goes back into the atmosphere via the same little holes that absorbed the carbon dioxide....
The majority of examples, such as bluebells, butterflies and tropical frogs, rely on clever trickery to produce this shade (mainly to deter predators). Even blue rocks and minerals, like sapphires and lapis lazuli, are hard to come by. And blueberries were even more of a mystery. "The ...
Watching squirrels chase each other can be an entertaining sight, with their acrobatic antics and rapid pursuits through the trees. These chases, often mistaken for playful behavior, serve a variety of important functions in squirrel society. Squirrels are known for their complex set of behaviors, ...
Lofquist of Arrow says the adult bugs are very difficult to control. "Thankfully, these beetles have many natural predators that are abundant in a typical suburban landscape: spiders, snakes, frogs, birds, bats, and rodents all think June beetles are tasty," he says. "They also have seve...