Biology
By: Julie Thomas-Zucker
Brittle stars, feather stars, cushion stars, sunstars, the common starfish and sand stars are all types of sea stars, or starfish, found on the British shorelines. These are all part of the echinodermata family. Sea stars like shallow and rocky waters. They catch food with...
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Common wildlife to look out for in the Highlands of Scotland
By: Trenna Sue Hiler
There are many great reasons for taking the time to visit the Scottish Highlands and enjoying the vacation of a life-time. For this author, one of the most exciting opportunities is the chance to view wildlife. It is never a guarantee, unless you visit a...
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Fish profiles: Dusky flathead
By: Noemi Csifo - 655848
Dusky Flathead is a large predatory fish that only lives in estuaries. An estuary is a partly enclosed body of water that is fed by at least one river or stream. It also has a free connection to the open sea, like a bay. The...
By: Kyle Ray
Introduction to Stinging Nettles Urtica dioica or sting nettles as it’s more commonly known is a common plant that causes itching and irritation upon contact with skin. Stinging nettles achieves this by having many tiny stinging hairs called trichomes covering it that act like...
By: Julie Thomas-Zucker
Myrtlewood has a number of different names: bay laurel, pepperwood, and Oregon mytlewood. The wood became popular in woodworking in the 1900s. Blond to black are the colors of the wood. The minerals in the soil create the color of the wood. Some other colors...
Overview of common hydrophilic plants in the US
By: Janet Grischy
Hydrophilic plants are adapted to waterlogged conditions. They are found in swamps, marshes, and running water in the U.S., where they face no competition from plants that need drier dirt around their roots. Common hydrophilic plants include the baldcypress of the American South, the...
By: Nan Keltie
When it comes to landscaping your property, there are many sizes and shapes of trees to consider. Some soften the landscape while others make a bold, dramatic statement. In order to have the beautiful, well-balanced yard you want, consider the guide below, which features various...
By: Elizabeth M Young
Every state in the U.S. has some concern about invasive plants and will work to compile a list of invasive plant species based on their potential to cause damage. Residents of almost every state can look to the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA)...
By: Terrence Aym
If geneticists and research teams across the world have their way it won't be many years until families are gaping in wonder and exclaiming with amazement at new exhibits of animals that last roamed the Earth thousands, even millions, of years ago. Some of the...
By: Jose Juan Gutierrez
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) is a perennial plant that thrives in damp meadows, marshes and along the banks of rivers and seas. Marshmallow originated in Middle East and the Mediterranean regions; however, in the present, it can be found in Europe, Asia and the Northeastern region...
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