Bats are one of the most feared and misunderstood creatures, but they are extremely important to environments all over the Earth. The lesser short-nosed fruit bat is found in Southeast Asia and has an affinity for mangoes. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesser_short-nosed_fruit_bat) What are Bats? Bats are a type of mammal and are in the order, Chiroptera. They are …
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Biomes of The World: Forests
Forests are one of the most important biomes due to their high biodiversity and because of their many ecosystem services. ( https://www.zmescience.com/other/did-you-know/different-types-forests/) Different Types of Forests Forests are ecosystems that are dominated by trees. They are found all over the world in a variety of climates and they cover about 1/3 of the Earth’s land …
Biomes of the World
What are Biomes? The Earth has many different ecosystems. An ecosystem is the interaction between living things (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) factors in the environment. Biotic factors are the plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria in the area. The abiotic factors are the climate, soil, altitude, light, and air. These interact to shape the environment. Different …
Pollinators
Pollinators are some of the most important and helpful animals on the planet by pollinating plants. What is Pollen? Pollen is produced by seed bearing plants for reproduction and contains the male sperm cells. It is a fine powder that is produced in the anther, which is part of the larger stamen. The pollen is …
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