An ecological pyramid is a graphical representation of the trophic structure and trophic function in a given ecosystem. In an ecological pyramid,... View Article
Gamosepalous refers to a flower that possesses a calyx, consisting of fused sepals. E.g. Hibiscus. Polysepalous refers to a flower that possesses... View Article
Yes. Microorganisms are called the decomposers of the ecosystem. This is mainly because microbes, mainly bacteria and fungi, feed on dead and... View Article
A staminate flower contains stamens, the male reproductive structure of a flower. These flowers are also called an androecious or male flower. A... View Article
Probiotics are live microbial food supplements. These supplements are administered in adequate amounts into the host. Probiotics play a primary... View Article
The flowers with syncarpous ovaries have more than one carpel. However, these carpels are fused. flowers of tomato and mustard are examples of... View Article
Yes. Angiosperm can colonize in other areas easily. The flowering plants or Angiosperms have seeds and the seeds have a better adoptive... View Article
The organisms in an ecosystem are classified into three main categories Producers--The organisms that make their own food. They are also... View Article
Yes. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) used to measure the amount of organic pollutant in water. Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is a biological... View Article
The basis of an ecological pyramid is biomass, energy and number. Depending on the factors, there are three types of ecological pyramids. They... View Article
A layer present in the upper atmosphere forms a distinct layer, which is called the ozone layer. This layer acts as a protective shield by... View Article
No. Phenyl is not used for disinfection of drinking water. For disinfection of drinking water, water is either chlorinated with chlorine or... View Article
Yes. Carboxyhemoglobin is dangerous. Carboxyhemoglobin is produced by the binding of carbon monoxide (CO) to hemoglobin. It is also called carbon... View Article
Fluoride pollution results in the presence of excessive fluoride in water, which adversely affects the health of an individual. Fluoride is an... View Article
Yes. Fluorosis is a disease caused by an excessive intake of fluoride It is a crippling disease, which results from deposition of fluorides in... View Article
ODS refers to Ozone depleting substances. ODS are chemicals that destroy the earth’s protective ozone layer, which are released by jets... View Article
Cutting of trees and decrease in forest areas across the world by human activities refers to deforestation. Deforestation will affect lives in... View Article
Yes. Minerals and metals are non-renewable resources. Both minerals and metals are valuable, essential and important resources. These are called... View Article
The gaseous pollutants are defined as the pollutants produced from combustion, which results in variations in atmospheric composition. The common... View Article
There are different types of waste (biodegradable and non biodegradable wastes) and based on the types wastes are segregated and are decomposed.... View Article
