Leaves contain different types of pigments, mainly chlorophyll, carotenoids, and anthocyanins. Chlorophyll gives leaves their green color and is responsible for capturing light for photosynthesis. Carotenoids, on...
Some flowers patiently wait for nightfall to open because their favorite pollinators are nocturnal. These insects and animals that roam mostly at night range from...
Thanks to their thick and fleshy shape, cacti limit their exposure to the sun as much as possible, which helps to reduce the surface area...
Flowers contain various chemical substances that determine whether they are safe to consume or not. Some contain compounds like alkaloids, digitalin, or solanine, which often...
The strawberry is not technically a true fruit but a false fruit, as it is a fleshy part that arises from the swelling of the...
Phototropism is simply the way plants orient themselves towards sunlight to take better advantage of it. Essentially, they detect where the light rays are coming...
Marine algae are the undisputed champions of oxygen production in the ocean. Through photosynthesis, they absorb sunlight and release oxygen in exchange. Alone, these small...
After a fire, some tree seeds take advantage of the freed space and the increased light to germinate easily. The fire eliminates the competition from...
Orchids owe a lot to their pollinators. Bees, butterflies, birds, and even bats each have different preferences for colors, shapes, or scents. And since orchids...
Bioluminescence in marine algae primarily comes from a natural chemical reaction performed by certain microscopic aquatic organisms known as dinoflagellates. These tiny organisms, invisible to...
