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Scientists have discovered the secret of mosquito life
Here is the mosquito species Polypedilum vanderplanki, mainly living in Africa.
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Detecting the mechanism of sucking and transmission of deadly flies of tsetse flies
One of us is in a state of fear when dengue fever caused by mosquito spread on a large scale threatens health and human life.
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14 recorders in the insect world
Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth with about 1 million species already described, accounting for more than half of all known species. The number of…
Biology
Australia breeds strawberries with pineapple and chewing gum
Have you ever enjoyed white strawberries, got red eye points and had strange flavors like pineapples or chewing gum? Surely they will bring you new and extremely interes…
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The brightest forest fruit on the planet
Deep in the middle of Africa, the forest named Pollia is shiny like a Christmas tree light bulb.
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9 species of flowers that smell the worst in the world
Thanks to the unpleasant smell, the scent of Titan Arum or skunk cabbage can attract insects to pollinate.
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About 50% of natural history specimens may be being mistakenly named
Up to 50% of natural historical specimens stored in museums around the world may be misquoted.
Biology
Unique plants on earth
There are plants that grow only exactly two leaves throughout life and only need 8ml of water each year.
Biology
The scorpion causes the opponent to foam and cry until death
The poison of a scorpion in Africa can cause prey or enemies to twitch, saliva, tear, urinate continuously until the last breath.
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Siberia farms grow vegetables from Africa and South Asia
Perhaps the next encyclopedia of botany must be rewritten. Siberian scientists have found a way to make tropical vegetables adapt to the cold climate of Russia.
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The biggest honeycomb in the world shows up
With a length of 7m, a honeycomb nest in the middle of the Atlantic can fill a room. People discovered giant hornets - 7m long - on Spain's island of Tenerife, Stuff rep…
Biology
Fruit flies return to Africa
Drosophila melanogaster genomes show natural selection and these flies return to Africa. This publication was published in the Journal of Genetics and PloS Genetics this…
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Grasshoppers are anxious in Africa
Grasshoppers, insects have the ability to fly far away in the herd and destroy trees on a large scale, appearing for the first time in years in southwestern Libya and so…
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Africa increases crop yields through termites and ants
In the context of the world still has about 1 billion poor people, finding a way to improve crop productivity is always urgent, especially for sub-Saharan Africa, which…
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Use bees to chase elephants
When studying African elephants, zoologists have found a way to prevent these giant animals from attacking forested villages and destroying crops. It is the honeycomb fe…