Tag: insects
Arthropod
An Arthropod is an invertebrate with a segmented body and an exoskeleton. Researchers place all Arthropods in the taxonomic phylum Arthropoda. They range greatly...
The Effects of Climate Change on Wild Animals
Climate change refers to the way the earth’s temperature and weather patterns have deviated from their historical norms over the last few decades. The...
Monoculture
Monoculture is the agricultural practice of growing a single plant species across a vast land area. Instead of growing a variety of crops, as...
Wetlands
Wetlands are some of the most important habitats in the world. They not only serve as the home for countless bird, amphibian, reptile, insect...
Monotremes
Monotremes are a special group of mammals who lay eggs instead of giving live birth. Monotremes are pretty rare – scientists only recognize a...
Ecosystem Engineers
Humans alter the world’s habitats in a variety of ways. We cut down trees and use the wood to build homes. Humans also drain...