News tagged with aquatic habitat

Parasitoid wasps protect lettuce and celery from pests

Scientists have found that a native British parasitoid wasp has been found to be very effective at controlling the shore flies that infest lettuce and celery greenhouses, damaging crops and annoying farmers.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Unexpected crustacean diversity discovered in northern freshwater ecosystems

Freshwater ecosystems in northern regions are home to significantly more species of water fleas than traditionally thought, adding to evidence that regions with vanishing waters contain unique animal life.

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Philippines creates haven for endangered duck

The Philippines has created a protected area to save a species of endangered wild duck, with just 5,000 of the birds remaining, government documents released on Monday said.

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 05, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

First definitive guide to Borneo's sharks and rays

(PhysOrg.com) -- Which island of South-East Asia has the most stingray species in the world? According to the new book 'Sharks and Rays of Borneo', the island of Borneo has 30 different stingrays: not surprising ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 10, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0