Water is necessary for our lives, but it can be a catastrophe too. Floods are the most common form of natural disaster. Sometimes, they happen on a regular basis with increased damage intensity. We have always read about the effect of floods on human beings. How their homes are destroyed, how they are killed because…
Mosquitoes are an iconic summer pest menace. But do not ever take them lightly. Generally, female mosquitoes need the nutrients to build their eggs. So they spread deadly diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, Zika Virus, and West Nile Virus. And, they create a nuisance that can be dreadful for your family. Summer months are ideal for…
Water bodies are a place that draws all kinds of organisms towards them. Therefore, any water body located in any part of the world always attracts various life forms. However, every animal is not beneficial for it, and a pond is definitely not an exception. Ponds, a significant food and fresh water source, attract rodents…
Fishing is a relaxing outdoor activity. People do it to spend time in scenic locations where the sound of crashing waves can calm them. There are also feelings of accomplishment and empowerment every time they get a big catch. You can continuously learn new fishing skills, practice patience, and just feel plain fun when you…
If you have never seen a snake near a pond, you might be wondering if ponds genuinely attract snakes. Yes, ponds indeed attract snakes. Like all other animals, snakes are highly reliable on the water for survival. It helps them to energize themselves and remain hydrated. Since ponds are full of freshwater, snakes cannot help…
Ocean Biome is a biotic community present in the ocean that supports marine life to thrive. The ocean biome is a collection of aquatic animals ranging from whale to small fishes. It is also a community where experience breeds and lives in the ocean and has full coverage in the supporting community. It has various…
In Ecology, any species, big or small, usually tend to have a huge impact on the community in which it exists. Species that essentially help to maintain the biodiversity of a community by controlling the population of other species, or otherwise controlling the environment for another species are generally known as keystone species. The term…
By definition, rainforests are woodlands characterized by lush vegetation and comparatively high temperature and rainfall throughout the year. The rainforest represents the world’s most biologically diverse ecosystems ever to be spotted on Earth! Although the rainforest region accounts for less than 7 percent of the land surface on Earth, it contains more than 50 percent…
A food chain is a sequence of transfer of matter and energy through food, from one organism to another. Due to the fact that most consumers in a food chain feed on more than one type of plant or animal, an intertwined network of the food chain is often found in most ecosystems. This complex…
Aquaculture is a type of farming which involves the cultivation of aquatic organisms and aquatic plants for human consumption under controlled conditions. It is also known as ‘aqua farming’ or ‘aquiculture’. This type of farming activity is usually carried out in brackish, fresh or salt water. Various aquatic organisms are produced through aquaculture. This includes:…
Ecological pyramid came into existence due to famous scientist such as Charles Elton, G. Evelyn Hutchinson, and Raymond Lindeman. It has numerous names like Eltonian pyramid after Charles Elton, energy pyramid, trophic pyramid, and food pyramid. Ecological Pyramid is a graphical depiction which is meant to illustrate the relationship between different living organisms at different…
Just like any other Seven Wonders of the World – the Great Barrier Reef is extremely mesmerizing and is probably one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. The ecosystem which runs off the coast of Queensland is home to some of the most exciting and diverse marine life. From reef-building corals to predatory…
An alpine biome describes an ecosystem that doesn’t contain trees due to its high altitude. These biomes are found in mountainous regions across the globe. Their elevation normally ranges between 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) and the area where a mountain’s snow line begins. Alpine biomes are home to only about 200 plant species, as their…
Biodiversity simply means the variety of life forms on the planet earth. It also includes every variation existing in every level of biological organization. We are to some extent familiar with the web of life sustaining us. More than 3 billion humans depend on coastal and marine biodiversity, while over 1.6 billion people depend on…
An estuary is an area where freshwater from the rivers mixes with saltwater in the ocean/sea. This mixture of freshwater and saltwater is referred to as brackish water. Being a transitional zone from fresh to saltwater, estuaries are a dynamic ecosystem that experiences constant environmental changes. Only organisms that are adapted to withstand high salinity…