Weird Fun Facts about Animals that are actually true

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 …

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Bacteria in Microbiology – shapes, structure and diagram

Bacteria cells are the smallest living cells that are known; even though viruses are smaller than bacteria, viruses are not living cells. In microbiology there are different types of bacteria with various sizes, shapes, and structures. The bacteria shapes, structure, and labeled diagrams are discussed below. Sizes The sizes of bacteria cells …

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What are Decomposers, Types, Examples and Importance

What are Decomposers? Decomposers are organisms that feed on dead organic matters (for example, scavengers like vultures and crows), and further breaking down the dead matter by other decomposing agents like bacteria and various microorganisms. Decomposers are saprophytes; they feed on dead and decaying organisms and their excreta (waste such as urine …

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Biodiversity in Ecology Conservation, Types, Loss and Importance

What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity in ecology is the geographical distribution of all species of plants, animals, insects and the microorganisms inhabiting the earth either in the aquatic or the terrestrial habitats. Biodiversity is a term that combines two words, Bio (life) and diversity (variety). However, biodiversity is defined as the number and variety of organisms found …

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Ecological Zones of Nigeria and Vegetation belts of Nigeria

As the climate and ecology of Nigeria vary, so do the ecological zones of Nigeria. Nigeria has two major ecological zones and they are the Savannah and Forest ecological zones. These ecological zones are subdivided into three each known as Vegetation belt. The Forest zone is subdivided into: Mangrove or Salt water swamp, the Fresh water swamp and the High …

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Cytoplasm Functions, Structure and Diagram

Cytoplasm Definition The Cytoplasm of both plant cells and animal cells is the jellylike material formed by 80% of the water that contains a clear liquid portion called the cytosol and various particles of different shapes and sizes; these particles are proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, or electrolytes in nature. It also contains many …

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