Biology
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Invasive species (VIII): the zebra mussel one of the most dangerous
The zebra mussel , Dreissena polymorpha , is a bivalve mollusk that inhabits freshwater courses and saltwater environments. Its common name comes from the color…
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Invasive species (VII): Black bass largemouth bass
The black bass or largemouth bass , Micropterus salmoides , is a carnivorous fish belonging to the order Perciformes. It is a native species of North America,…
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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…
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Animal cell tissues
One of the levels of organization of matter is tissue. A tissue is a group of similar cells that together with their corresponding cellular…
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Lions: 10 facts that will surprise you
The lion ( Panthera leo ) belongs to the genus Panthera and is a member of the family Felidae . It lives in herds, in which the females are…
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World Oceans Day 2017
Today is World Oceans Day and the motto under which the UN develops this day is: Our oceans, our future…
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Antarctica increasingly green due to climate change
The climate change is a serious problem and its effects are of particular concern in the Antarctic and the Arctic Ocean. New evidence in Antarctica comes…
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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…
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Invasive species (13): the Asian clam
The Asian clam , Corbicula fluminea , is a bivalve mollusk native to Asia that has become invasive in recent decades in different countries and threatens…
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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…
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