New research challenges much of what we thought we knew about staying healthy as we age
For years, healthy aging has been described through a familiar checklist: eat better, move more, sleep well and keep the ...
Diatom algae: what they are, characteristics and what they are for
Diatoms are microscopic unicellular algae of the division Chrysophyta and class Bacillariophyceae. They reproduce asexually, are generally non-motile, have pigments ...
Marsupials: what they are, types, characteristics and examples
Embryonic development in animals has been evolving to be increasingly efficient. But to get to this point, a long road ...
Dormancy: what it is, types and examples in plants and animals
Dormancy is a survival strategy in response to unfavorable environmental conditions. The types of dormancy can be primary or secondary, ...
Páramo: what it is, characteristics, flora, fauna and threats
Perhaps you have heard the phrase that a place was a wasteland, referring to it being desolate. But this is ...
Parts of mushrooms: what they are and their functions
Fungi are complex organisms that alternate cycles. Thus, we can distinguish two forms of fungi, which are divided into mycelium ...
Flora and fauna of Peru
Peru is a country located in the extreme south of America, and thanks to its geographical location it has different ...
Flora and fauna of Mexico
Mexico is a country that has an extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna. Among the flora species, giant biznaga stands ...
Chanterelle or Lactarius deliciosus
The chanterelle (Lactarius deliciosus) is one of the most prized mushrooms in Europe and North America, known for its delicate ...