Biology
- Mutualism, Parasitism, Commensalism
What are Mutualism, Parasitism and Commensalism? Mutualism is a relationship between organisms of different species in which both benefit from the relationship. For example, bees and flowers. The bees help pollinate the flowers for reproduction...
- Niobium (nb)
Term: niobium (Nb)Literally meaning: ?pertaining to Niobe?Origin: Anc Greek?????/?iove(=Niobe)Niobe was a daughter of Tantalus, the mortal son of Zeus and nymph Plouto. According Greek mythology Tantalus was the son of Zeus and king of Sipylos...
- Honeybee Facts
· Bees fly an average of 13-15 mph.· A bee travels an average of 1600 round trips in order to produce one ounce of honey; up to 6 miles per trip. To produce...
- Sunrise, Sunset ? Life In The Twilight
Biology concepts ? activity patterns, crepuscular, co-evolution, active pollination Nocturnal and diurnal activity patterns are like vanilla and chocolate cupcakes. But what if you like rose hip or green tea flavors ? are there cupcakes out there for...
- The Perils Of Plant Monogamy
Biology concepts ? pollination, single pollinator, co-evolution, co-divergence What?s bugging her, it?s supposed to be a party!Imagine the best party of the year ? it?s cold outside, but hot inside. The food is great, all your friends are there, everyone...
Biology
nectar
Term: nectar
Origin: Anc Greek ??????/nectar (= the favored drink of the of the Greek and Roman gods )
??/ne- (=privative prefix)
+???? > participle of verb ?????? (=kill, sacrifice )
à overcoming death
Definition:
Nectar is a sugar-rich liquid produced by plants especially by flowers and consumed by pollinators.
- Mutualism, Parasitism, Commensalism
What are Mutualism, Parasitism and Commensalism? Mutualism is a relationship between organisms of different species in which both benefit from the relationship. For example, bees and flowers. The bees help pollinate the flowers for reproduction...
- Niobium (nb)
Term: niobium (Nb)Literally meaning: ?pertaining to Niobe?Origin: Anc Greek?????/?iove(=Niobe)Niobe was a daughter of Tantalus, the mortal son of Zeus and nymph Plouto. According Greek mythology Tantalus was the son of Zeus and king of Sipylos...
- Honeybee Facts
· Bees fly an average of 13-15 mph.· A bee travels an average of 1600 round trips in order to produce one ounce of honey; up to 6 miles per trip. To produce...
- Sunrise, Sunset ? Life In The Twilight
Biology concepts ? activity patterns, crepuscular, co-evolution, active pollination Nocturnal and diurnal activity patterns are like vanilla and chocolate cupcakes. But what if you like rose hip or green tea flavors ? are there cupcakes out there for...
- The Perils Of Plant Monogamy
Biology concepts ? pollination, single pollinator, co-evolution, co-divergence What?s bugging her, it?s supposed to be a party!Imagine the best party of the year ? it?s cold outside, but hot inside. The food is great, all your friends are there, everyone...