Ever marveled at how a diving beetle effortlessly glides through water or delicately rests on the surface? The secret lies in the intricacy of its foot—a marvel far surpassing the complexity of our own. Thanks to the extraordinary work of neurobiologist Igor Siwanowicz, these minute details are now unveiled in mesmerizing detail through the lens of a confocal laser-scanning … [Read more...] about The Extraordinary Details of a Beetle’s Foot and Other Parts of Tiny Creatures by Igor Siwanowicz
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The Toledo Zoo has Discovered Biofluorescence in Tasmanian Devils
The first documented example of biofluorescence in Tasmanian devils was reported by the Toledo Zoo in Ohio. The phenomenon of biofluorescence occurs when a living creature absorbs light and reemits it in a different hue. The Tasmanian devil, it turns out, shines in UV light as well. And it appears to be rather scary. The first example of biofluorescence in Tasmanian devils … [Read more...] about The Toledo Zoo has Discovered Biofluorescence in Tasmanian Devils
The Scaly-Legged Snail: The Only Living Being with Iron in Its Skeleton
No matter how much research is conducted on the flora and fauna of our world, there are always discoveries that leave us in awe. One such discovery is the Scaly-legged Snail, also known as the Volcanic Snail. This extraordinary creature is the only animal in the world that has iron in its skeleton. The Scaly-legged Snail, or Sea Pangolin, has evolved an incredible adaptation … [Read more...] about The Scaly-Legged Snail: The Only Living Being with Iron in Its Skeleton