Myiasis is the infestation of human or animal tissues by dipterous fly larvae of the class Insecta. … Adults live in dark and moist areas including bathrooms and toilets and can be frequently found in drains or sewers hence are called “filter flies or drain flies or bathroom flies”. CanRead More →
SHARK MYTH #2: ARE SHARKS ALL MAN-EATERS? Humans are not food for sharks. The sharks involved in incidents with humans are often hunting for similar-sized prey to humans, such as seals or dolphins. The majority of shark species actually eat fish or invertebrates, such as squid or clams. Do bullRead More →
It’s unusual enough to have otters for pets, but it’s even more surprising when those otters are squealing, attention-loving companions who want nothing more than to be scratched on the head and cuddled by their human. Can you touch an otter? He also pointed out that touching a sea otterRead More →
Another study has shown tomato leaves and tomato stems to have higher antioxidant activity and polyphenols (plant-based micronutrients that help fight disease and improve overall health) than tomato fruits. What’s most surprising is the discovery of tomatine as a cancer inhibitor. What makes tomato leaves poisonous? Tomatoes are member ofRead More →
Because snakes can be terrifying. And since the ocean is the most terrifying place on the planet, sea snakes are especially scary. But maybe not for the reasons we’ve always feared. A new scientific paper says those water-dwelling serpents aren’t attacking humans when they swim. Are sea snake bites fatal?Read More →
You can buy chlordane in a hard- ware, drug, or department store. It is sold under different trade names. What insects does chlordane kill? Uses. Heptachlor is an organochlorine cyclodiene insecticide, first isolated from technical chlordane in 1946. During the 1960s and 1970s, it was used primarily by farmers toRead More →
Polyspermy is bad because, in addition to the extra set of chromosomes, a sea urchin sperm donates a centriole. The presence of additional centrioles during the first cell division will result in additional cleavage furrows and incorrect partitioning of the chromosomes (Fig. Does Fast block polyspermy occur in humans? TheRead More →
Although many believe it to be a genetically modified fruit, it is in fact categorized by the USDA as a “natural” hybrid fruit. All other varieties of citrus are derived from these four. Who invented the lemon? The true origin of lemons is not entirely known. They are thought toRead More →
The little rodent-like critters aren’t pretty, but shrews in the garden are generally beneficial. In fact, shrews are important members of the ecosystem and getting rid of them isn’t always a good idea. Shrew damage is usually limited and generally consists of holes they may dig in search of insects.Read More →
Humans and monkeys are both primates. But humans are not descended from monkeys or any other primate living today. We do share a common ape ancestor with chimpanzees. It lived between 8 and 6 million years ago. Why are humans classified as primates? Primate features Primates (including humans) are differentRead More →