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September 26, 2021
Extinct animals in 2021 and those in danger for 2017
In this article we will talk about the extinct animals in 2016 and the animals in danger of extinction in 2017. Human…
7 days ago
What is pampas grass? Invasive species (I)
We explain that what is pampas grass? Grass of the Pampas, plumage or reed are some of the names by…
September 30, 2021
Invasive species (IV): the Guatemalan potato moth
Last year alarms went off in Galicia when the presence of the Guatemalan potato moth ( Tecia solanivora Povolný) was detected , a pest that devours…
September 30, 2021
Echinoderms: main characteristics and their classification.
Echinoderms are a phylum of invertebrates, all of them marine whose name comes from the Greek echinos (thorn) and dermis…
September 30, 2021
Invasive species (III): The red palm weevil, the scourge of palm trees
“Red palm weevil” is the common name of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus , an insect of the order Coleoptera and belonging to the Curculionidae family, better known…
September 30, 2021
Invasive species (II): the American mink
The American mink has become one of the invasive species in Europe. It has spread in recent decades to Spain and other European countries, displacing…
September 25, 2021
The immune response
The immune response or immune response occurs in two forms: the innate and nonspecific immune response and the specific or adaptive or…
3 weeks ago
Desert animals: surprising adaptations
The animals of the desert are highly adapted to the low availability of water due to the absence of precipitation (less than…
September 30, 2021
Algae that break down cellulose for energy
The discovery of an algae capable of degrading cellulose for energy opens new doors in obtaining biofuels. Cellulose is a polymer of…
7 days ago
Coral bleaching could have a cause beyond climate change
The bleaching of coral reefs occurs when corals are under great stress. Until now it was thought that its most important cause was high…
September 25, 2021
Xylella fastidiosa, the Ebola of the olive tree
Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that causes a lethal disease for different plant species of economic interest, such as the olive…
September 30, 2021
Platypus: a very nice animal
The platypus is a most unique animal , a mammal with a duck’s bill, otter legs that lays eggs, has hair,…
September 21, 2021
Human body systems
Before starting to talk about the systems of the human body, it is important to clarify that according to the cell…
7 days ago
Branches of Biology from A to Z
The branches of biology are numerous and cover different areas within the generality of this science. The branches of biology are the different…
September 30, 2021
6 elephant facts you may not have known
The elephants are curious, intelligent and gregarious creatures. They are part of many religious beliefs of human beings and the elephant is…
September 21, 2021
The coelacanth, a living fossil
According to the theory of evolution, all species have their origin in pre-existing organisms, from which they differ by accumulation…
September 25, 2021
They discover how one of the cell division switches works
The mitosis or cell division is regulated by the protein FoxM1. Abnormal activation of this protein is a common feature of cancer cells…
September 25, 2021
Amino acids: everything you need to know.
The term amino acid has been around for years, from pure scientific research and biology classes to sports supplements where…
7 days ago
Invasive species (11): Caulerpa taxifolia, the Mediterranean killer algae
When a species receives the nickname “killer” it is usually for a good reason. This is the case of Caulerpa taxifolia , commonly…
September 21, 2021
Insects: general characteristics and classification
Insects are a really fascinating group of animals. There are species with a great variety of sizes and forms of…
7 days ago
Deadly mosquitoes
There are animals that are dangerous to humans. When reading this sentence, we can think of predators such as sharks , lions or…
7 days ago
Invasive species (12): Crocosmia, a traveling plant
To talk about Crocosmia , it is necessary to make a previous introduction. In the Cape Province, in South Africa , there are numerous plant…
September 26, 2021
The red panda, the great unknown
The red pandas are small mammals with long, hairy tails, which have characteristics red and white marks on her silky hair. Although they…
September 26, 2021
Invasive species (IX) The pig: Frankenstein’s laboratory in the mountains of Spain
The wild boar ( Sus scrofa ) is a species that has lived with man practically forever. The capture and selection of specimens…
