Jamar Williams Endangered Species Definition Endangered species are species of animals or plants that are at risk of extinction, either in a specific political jurisdiction or globally. These organisms are listed as endangered because they are threatened and are likely to go extinct in the near future. Currently, Planet Earth is experiencing its 6th …
What Animals are extinct? Animals are said to be extinct when the last individual species of the animal dies and the animal’s entire genetic heritage is lost for life. Extinction however can be defined as a natural phenomenon where a kind of organism or species no longer exists on earth. An organism …
The functions of centrioles in plants and animals are discussed together with the structure. This organelle lacks a membrane and RNA or DNA. However, centrioles exist in most lower plants (algal cells except red algae, some fern cells, male gametes of charophytes, bryophytes, ginkgo, cycads, seedless vascular plants, moss cells), and animal …
What are Nematodes? Nematodes are also known as roundworms. They are parasites and belong to the phylum Nematoda. They are multicellular animals in the group Ecdysozoa. These nematodes parasitize virtually every type of animal and lots of plants. Roundworms inhabit water bodies and the soil before finding a host. Good topsoil is …
What is Parvo? Parvo in dogs is known as the Canine Parvovirus (CPV) infection. Parvo is a viral infection in dogs that is highly contagious. It is caused by the canine parvovirus. The illness affects puppies in particular that are between 6 weeks to 6 months old and many dogs who are …
Are you a dog and animal lover? How many Small or Big dog breeds have you come across so far as a Cynophilist? You’ve probably wondered how many dog breeds are out there. There are about over 400 breeds of dogs worldwide. Amazing right? Dogs are actually the first animal to be …
What is Hibernation in Animals? Hibernation in animals is a state of torpor where the animal conserves energy by reducing its metabolic functions during extreme temperatures. A torpor, however, is just a state of physical or mental inactivity in the animal. During hibernation, the animal’s heart rate, body temperature, and breathing rate …
Here are 15 animal fun facts that will amaze you and change the way you look at some animals. Listed below, are a lot of interesting things you probably didn’t know about some animals that will blow your mind. Prepare to be amazed!!! 1. An octopus has three hearts, nine brains, and …