Some living things reproduce by cloning; producing offspring genetically identical to the parent. Organisms that procreate sexually “mix it up” genetically to create truly unique offspring. Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction * Prokaryote Binary Fission * Many single-celled organisms reproduce by…
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A leaf is composed of three important components: lamina, petiole, and leaf base. The lamina is also known as leaf blade whereas the petiole is termed as leaf stalk. The leaf base is the component through which the leaf gets…
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The monkfish is a fish with many interesting attributes, and ironically, is a fish with many names. Technically, a monkfish is “a bottom-dwelling anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius, family Lophiidae) of European waters.” But what really, does this mean? A monkfish, also…
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Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are ancient unicellular photosynthetic organisms. Cyanobacteria are one of the oldest fossils on Earth, dating back to about 2.5 million years, making them among the oldest organisms in the fossil record. They are found…
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This question, and others like it, reflect the important and significant disagreements between proponents of evolution and those opposed. However, it is instructive to understand where both sides are coming from and why, ultimately, evolution must be rejected. Evolutionists adhere…
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The genus Cornus compromise a group of over 30 species of the Dogwood. Most all species of the dogwood are deciduous trees and shrubs. Last counted in 2006, the total number of dogwood species was sitting at 58 and they…
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The discovery that some marine life can hitch a ride on a submarine to colonize an otherwise inaccessible ocean area came as an accident which ruined many months of deep-sea species cataloguing. However, that research turned up something completely different,…
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Water is a necessity of life, so how can some animals withstand lengthy periods of time without drinking any to minimal amounts of water? Particularly located in areas where water is infrequent, some animals have truly mastered the art of…
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A growth medium (plural: media) is a mixture of nutrients, moisture and other chemicals that bacteria need for growth in a laboratory environment. Media can be solid, such as Jell-o-like agar that is poured into the bottom half of a…
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Evolution is a theory in search of evidence or for any real “science” to support it. For over 150 years, the proponents of evolution have claimed that the proof of whether evolution occurred on this planet would be contained in…
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