Animals aren’t the only organisms capable of incredible evolutionary adaptations. Plants have developed multiple types of mimicry to protect themselves and reproduce.
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Introduction to Biology Pt. 4: Genes and DNA
Beyond the human eye exists an entire world, one that forms the foundation of life as we know it. In this installment of our Introduction to Biology series, we’ll take a closer look through the microscope at genes and DNA.
coronaviruses in household pets
News stories continue to pour out over the emergence of coronavirus diagnoses in non-human animals. Here’s what you need to know about how COVID-19 could affect your pet.
Introduction to Biology Pt. 3: The Phylogenetic Species Concept
What is a species? To this day, scientists disagree. The idea of what a species truly is incites quite a bit of extensive, often circular discourse, so here’s a quick look at one of the major schools of though on the definition of a “species.”
Introduction to Biology Pt. 2: The Biological Species Concept
It’s difficult to tell species apart. This can be especially challenging when you have little to distinguish them but physical features. The biological species concept attempts to solve this problem by setting a clear definition of species based on reproductive capabilities. Here’s a brief overview of this school of thought.
Introduction to Biology Pt. 1: Species and Reproduction
Biology is the foundation of the life sciences. Without a basic understanding of this branch of science, you will be hard-pressed to thoroughly understand other topics. This biology series will introduce you to basic concepts of biological sciences and reproduction.
the ethics of zoos during the COVID-19 pandemic
As attendance plummets for zoos around the world due to quarantine orders related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, keepers and managers are left reeling on financial issues. Some zoos have even considered feeding animals to one another due to food shortages.