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Blending in with your surroundings is a crucial (and fascinating) skill in the animal kingdom, which is why many animals can change colors on demand. Chameleons, seahorses, and octopuses can all ...
Biogeographical Region 29 - Western Indian Ocean Collector D. Lorence Min. Elevation 660 5 Apr 1979 03133377 2895762 Published Name Diospyros revaughanii I. Richardson See more items in Botany ...
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Background and aims – As currently circumscribed, Diospyros ferrea represents one of the most geographically widespread species in the genus and had previously been described as an ochlospecies ...
The insect, Eyprepocprifas insularis, or the Monte Gordo Grasshopper, was described by scientists working on a French research program studying locusts in the Sahel. Despite returning to the ...
Persimmon fruit is high in important nutrients including potassium, phosphorous, and vitamin C. Learn more benefits and how to eat them.
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Soil quality is an important indicator of a good sustainable system. This study was conducted to assess the soil quality of newly weathered soils in different forest systems in central India. Various ...
Octopuses will change colors and patterns when they are sleeping, and it could be possible that they are dreaming too.
Diospyros hebecarpa A. Cunn. is a small or medium tree which is common on the tropical coast of Queensland and has been suspected of poisoning livestock1. As other Diospyros species are reported ...
In this study, green orange peel (GOP) was feasibly evidenced in preparing selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs). Acting as reducing agents, polyphenolic compounds were extracted from GOP at the optimal ...
Utilization of persimmon powder in gluten-free cakes and determination of their physical, chemical, functional and sensory properties ...