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zoology
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13 November 2023
Researchers Discover that Bird Nests Reflect Individual Style and Past Experiences
As you stroll through a town or city, a myriad of structures of varying shapes and sizes will greet you. The distinctiveness of these architectural styles stems from the diverse talents and perspectives of the architects, engineers, and builders responsible for their creation.
3 November 2023
Revising Assumptions: Starfish, Once Thought Headless, May Surprise Us
For generations, naturalists have grappled with the enigmatic question of which part of a sea star, often referred to as a "Starfish," constitutes its head. When examining a worm or a fish, it's readily apparent which end serves as the head and which as the tail. However, the sea star, boasting five identical arms, each capable of leading its movement across the ocean floor, has left this conundrum unresolved. The sea star's peculiar body structure has left some to ponder whether it possesses a head at all.
23 October 2023
Research Reveals Female Frogs’ Strategies for Fending Off Unwanted Mating
In numerous species, there are variations in breeding preferences and strategies between males and females. When male aggression towards unreceptive females takes a wrong turn, it can lead to reproductive failure and, in certain instances, the death of the females involved. This phenomenon appears to be especially relevant among explosive breeding anuran species, which encompass around 4,500 species of frogs and toads. These species have been associated with a heightened risk of female mortality during mating.
Aristotle
Aristotle is an Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. He is a respectable figure in the history of philosophy and has worked in many fields. According to him, natural philosophy is the most important for philosophers. In addition to natural sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, zoology (Animal science), botany (Plant science), psychology, political science, ethics; logic, metaphysics; history, literary knowledge, and rhetoric, he was interested in social fields such as.