The collective singing of birds, or chorusing, is a fascinating and widely observed behavior in the avian kingdom. The reasons why birds sing in chorus...
Corals develop bright colors thanks to a combination of pigments and zooxanthellae. Pigments are colored molecules present in the tissues of corals, giving them shades...
A red tide is a natural phenomenon caused by an excessive proliferation of microscopic algae, called phytoplanktonic algae. These algae can produce toxins that can...
Marine algae contain photosynthetic pigments essential to their ability to produce oxygen underwater. Among these pigments are chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoids, and phycobiliproteins. Chlorophyll...
The ozone layer forms in the stratosphere of our atmosphere, mainly between 15 and 35 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Ozone, which is a molecule...
Algae glow at night thanks to a phenomenon called bioluminescence. This natural process allows them to emit light in reaction to certain stimuli. Bioluminescent algae...
Mushrooms play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter. As the main decomposers in forest ecosystems, they break down dead organic matter such...
Tropical forests harbor exceptional biodiversity due to their diverse landscapes. These ecosystems include a variety of habitats ranging from dense canopies to understory areas, as...
Plants emit odors for various biological reasons. One of the main reasons is to attract pollinators such as insects, birds, and bats. The scents emitted...
Trees have developed several defense mechanisms to protect themselves against attacks from predators such as herbivorous insects, pathogenic fungi, and other harmful organisms. One of...
