Few fish are famed for their parenting skills. Most species leave their freshly hatched fry to fend for themselves, but not discus fish. Jonathan Buckley from the University of Plymouth, UK, explains that discus fish young ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 29, 2010
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The larvae of Diabrotica virgifera virgifera beetles wreak havoc on maize. Feasting on the plants' roots, they are estimated to cause $1 billion of damage every year in the US. Ted Turlings from the University of Neuchatel, ...
Ecology
Jun 24, 2010
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In the tropics, carnivorous plants trap unsuspecting prey in a cavity filled with liquid known as a "pitcher."
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 18, 2010
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Researchers from the University of Minnesota have found that the hydrodynamic environment of fish can shape their physical form and swimming style. The research, available on the Journal of Experimental Biology Web site, ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 4, 2010
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If you've ever tried capturing a lizard, you'll know how difficult it is. But if you do manage to corner one, many have the ultimate emergency quick release system for escape. They simply drop their tails, leaving the twitching ...
Feb 13, 2009
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Horses experience back pain so riders do their best to minimise the loads exerted on horses' backs, but how much of a difference do the different trotting techniques make to the loads horses experience? Patricia de Cocq from ...
Plants & Animals
May 1, 2013
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