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Lemna gibba, the gibbous duckweed, [2] swollen duckweed, [3] or fat duckweed, [4] is a species of Lemna (duckweed). It has a simple plant body, known as a thallus , which floats on the surface of the water and measures 3–5 mm (0.12–0.20 in) in diameter. [ 5 ]
Image credits: Alex Daniel Since this list contains odd facts about nature and animals, here’s one about a frog that can glide through the air. If you haven’t heard about the Wallace’s ...
Image credits: an1malpulse #5. Animal campaigners are calling for a ban on the public sale of fireworks after a baby red panda was thought to have died from stress related to the noise.
The skin under the blotches may regulate the animal's body temperature, being sites for complex blood vessel systems and large sweat glands. [54] Spotless or solid-color giraffes are very rare, but have been observed. [55] [56] The fur may give the animal chemical defense, as its parasite repellents give it a characteristic scent.
Bombycilla garrulus in Ontario, Canada. The Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) is a starling-sized passerine bird that breeds in the northern forests of the Palearctic and North America.
It's interesting to learn facts like these, especially when we all grew up thinking something different about hibernating animals. I hope the black bear in this video gets the sleep they need, and ...
In this fun infographic, explore the world of baby animals. Find out what they’re called, and learn a fun fact about each. ... Baby Animals 101: Fun Names and Surprising Facts. Ashley Haugen ...
The genus Dacelo was introduced by English zoologist William Elford Leach in 1815. [6] The type species is the laughing kookaburra. [1] The name Dacelo is an anagram of alcedo, the Latin word for a kingfisher. [7]