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The history of the evolution of plants is practically that of complex life on our planet. They were responsible for the enrichment of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere and, therefore, for the large number of changes that occurred on Earth linked to this. If you want to learn more about the evolutionary history of plants, join […]

We tend to think of plants as very simple living beings, incapable of things like feeling or communicating. However, that thought has long been out of date. Today it has been more than demonstrated that plants not only feel, but are capable of communicating, both with each other and with their environment. But what is plant communication? What language […]

In this article, we are going to answer a simple question related to plants that are very common: how exactly do they grow? Although the answer may seem really simple, there are several factors and processes linked to this topic that are worth knowing and understanding. Therefore, in this article, we want to teach you those […]

Photosynthesis is a process that, although we have all heard it mentioned numerous times, not everyone knows in depth. And it is something that is worth spending a few minutes since it is one of the main responsible for making life on our planet as it is now. If you want to learn more about where […]

Algae are organisms that have proven and continue to be of vital importance on our planet. However, despite their great importance, they are also great unknown to the general public, which ends up relegating them to a position of “marine plants”. But are algae plants or not? We already anticipate that algae are not plants. They share some characteristics with […]

Trees are the most visual and imposing representatives of the plant kingdom. Its high tops shade the forests and are a source of shelter and food for countless species of all sizes. From a human point of view, these silent giants may appear to be immovable and eternal, but trees are constantly growing and some even develop much […]

All living things are capable of responding to external stimuli. From a simple caress to the changes in temperatures caused by the lack of sunlight. In this case, the plants are no exception and although some perform movements that we are capable of directly appreciating, there are other slow movements but that implies a favorable development for […]

You may have ever wondered what trees are exactly. For this reason, with this article, we want to solve a question that seems apparently simple, but that will help us better understand how our planet works. And it is that trees play a vital role in different ecosystems. Hence the following question that you usually ask yourself: What […]

Plants are very different beings from us: the life cycle of plants works at a rate very different from ours, they cannot move by themselves and they do not share the characteristics of animals in general. For this reason and because we are animals, most of us find it much easier to empathize with an animal, even those […]

We often use the word vegetable to refer both to all types of plants, and specifically to the vegetables, fruits, and vegetables that we grow and commonly use for our food. However, finding the proper definition of this word is not easy and requires talking about it in greater depth. If you want to learn more […]

The words bush, tree, or plant are commonly used erroneously in the colloquial sphere when we speak in a relaxed way between friends or family. However, a bush is much more than a small tree and it is important to know its exact definition and what really differentiates a bush from a tree. If you wonder […]

Trees, those large and showy plant giants, are present in almost any environment, be it rural areas or cities. It seems common sense that the presence of trees in an area is always something pleasant, that it helps to bring a touch of nature to places that would otherwise only look like gray concrete blocks. However, the […]

When we study the hydrography of a country or a specific territory, we discover different continental water masses that are well-called rivers or tributaries. But do we know what they are? What is the difference between them? It is true that there is often a certain degree of confusion regarding the definition of both terms. Therefore, if you want to […]

In terms of reliefs and mountains, there is a basic rule: the higher a mountain is, the more recent its formation. The truth of this statement is that over time the mountains lose height due to processes that cause the wear of their rocky surface. The processes that cause such wear are included in the term weathering. If you […]

Many times we come across certain insects that give us respect and even fear because of their appearance, even though we don’t know much about them. This may be the case with the praying mantis. The praying mantis is a hexapod arthropod belonging to the mantid family. Its name “mantis” comes from the Greek and means prophet and […]

When we look at a large tree, it is inevitable that we feel a sense of solemn respect, and it is that observing those great colossi that have been there for centuries provides a perspective vision, which sometimes we really need. In the world, few are trees that can equal in size to the giant sequoia […]

Revered by native African peoples and famous for works of literature such as The Little Prince, baobabs are trees surrounded by solemn majesty that is awe-inspiring and hard to forget. Their enormous proportions, their unique appearance in the world, and their almost mythical longevity make them some of the most impressive vegetables on our planet. If […]

Bees are a group of insects that arouse a lot of curiosity. Their social behavior and their ability to organize themselves within the hive are surprising and are study material for many researchers. However, their interest lies not only in their behavior but also in the role of bees in nature and the benefits they provide to […]

Mushrooms are a highly sought-after food both for their taste and for their great nutritional value, as they are actually very healthy. However, not all mushrooms can be eaten, so it is important to know which are edible mushrooms and which are not to avoid accidents with poisonous or harmful mushrooms. If you want to learn how to […]

When we think of plants, practically everyone immediately imagines large trees, shrubs, or their favorite flowers. They are all complex organisms with macroscopic structures. However, when you enter the microscopic world, where life began, the possibilities multiply. Are there unicellular plants, in addition to the well-known multicellular ones? The answer is not simple, because it depends a lot on […]

Plants, taxonomically grouped in the kingdom Plantae, are a diverse group of autotrophic organisms. What does this mean? That they are capable of producing substances that are essential for the maintenance of their metabolism, from water, minerals, and solar energy that they obtain from the environment that surrounds them. This process is known as photosynthesis and thanks to photosynthetic […]

Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, hosting up to 25% of the total marine biodiversity that exists in the oceans. In addition, they are one of the natural carbon deposits most necessary to achieve adaptation and mitigation of climate change. But what exactly is on a coral reef? How are they formed […]

Commonly called mosquitoes, members of the taxonomic family Culicidae are one of the most abundant insects on the planet, fulfilling important ecological functions beyond the negative reputation of mosquito pests as vectors of infectious diseases. With more than 3,500 species of mosquitoes distributed throughout the planet (with the exception of Antarctica and some remote islands), it […]

As temperatures rise and winter lethargy comes to an end, the appearance of cockroaches takes center stage in fields and cities. The rapid growth and high fecundity of these insects have allowed them to survive and adapt to urban environments on almost the entire planet. Recognizable for their agility, fluidity, ability to fly, and amazing ability to […]