Mushroom bioluminescence is the unique ability of certain mushrooms to produce their own light. This light is usually green in color, but can also sometimes...
Succulent plants have thick, fleshy stems for several reasons. These characteristics are adaptations to extreme environmental conditions. The thick stems allow them to store large...
Bioluminescent adaptations in fungi are the result of a complex evolution. Bioluminescent fungi have specialized structures to produce light, called luciferins and luciferases. These chemical...
Water lilies close their flowers at night for various biological reasons. This phenomenon is mainly related to mechanisms of protection and adaptation of the plant...
Algae that survive at great depths possess photosynthetic pigments adapted to their environment. Unlike terrestrial plants that capture sunlight rich in a wide spectrum of...
Plants adapted to low light have specific pigments that help them efficiently capture available light. Among these pigments are chlorophylls a and b, which are...
Flowers produce UV patterns in order to attract pollinating insects, such as bees. These patterns are visible to bees because they can perceive ultraviolet light...
The formation of patterns on petals is a fascinating process that results from the selective expression of specific genes in the cells of floral tissues. These patterns...
Swiss chard turns black due to the chemical reaction that occurs when they are cut or crushed. This reaction is called enzymatic oxidation. When the...
Chard rise due to the presence of gas in the cavities of their stems. This phenomenon, called buoyancy, is possible thanks to the existence of...
