Arapaima, a genus of fish under the Arapaimidae family, are known to have the largest scales among fish. They are also among the world’s... View Article
Fish scales are edible as long as they are thoroughly washed and properly cooked. Fish scales are also known to contain collagen, a fibrous... View Article
Cycloid scales are found in bony fishes such as salmon and carp. Most cycloid scales have a smooth texture and are uniform in size. Growth rings... View Article
In the majority of bony fish, cycloid scales allow for greater flexibility in movement. Further Reading: List of 25 Important Topics in Biology... View Article
Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project has both financial and social benefits as it proposes a plan to provide drinking water... View Article
CNA 21st July 2021:- Download PDF Here TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GS 1 Related B. GS 2 Related POLITY AND GOVERNANCE 1. SC annuls parts of co-op... View Article
In plants found in arid regions, the stem is modified and contains chlorophyll and performs photosynthesis e.g. Opuntia, Euphorbia, etc. Further... View Article
Pneumatophores are found in mangroves, e.g. Rhizophora. Further reading: Endosperm Racemose Inflorescence Types Of Cymose Inflorescence... View Article
Stilt roots are the aerial roots that grow downwards from the basal node. They are found in maize, sugarcane, etc. Further reading: Endosperm... View Article
In Ascomycetes, the ascospores (sexual spores) are produced endogenously in the ascus, whereas in Basidiomycetes, basidiospores are produced... View Article
Yes, Pine is a gymnosperm. Also Check: Are Pteridophytes Haplodiplontic? Which Is The Smallest Angiosperm? Why Have Angiosperms Primarily... View Article
The three unique characteristics of pteridophytes are that they are vascular plants, they are seedless and the dominant phase of the life cycle... View Article
Monocotyledons have only one cotyledon, e.g. wheat, maize, grasses, orchids, etc. Also Check: Green Algae Are Pteridophytes Haplodiplontic?... View Article
Pteridophytes are called vascular plants because they have a well developed vascular system comprising xylem and phloem for transporting water... View Article
