Butterflies, with their many different colours and appearances, are beautiful to look at and fulfil several important functions in nature for our ecosystems and the environment. Butterflies are important pollinators that contribute to maintaining a natural balance by …
Dung beetles are beetles that thrive in pastures, and both live in and eat dung (poo from cows and other animals) and are very important for the environment. Dung beetles break down organic matter, plant cow …
Earthworms live in soil, mulch, and under rocks, mainly in wetter, more vegetative areas, as they depend on keeping their skin moist. Earthworms are hermaphrodites, which means they are bisexual. Their diet includes plant parts, fungal hyphae …
Aphids(plant louse) are small insects that feed on plants. They range in size from 1-4 mm long [2]. Aphids cause more plant damage than all other insects. As a pest, aphids are also important as transmitters of viral diseases in …
Biological diversity, or biodiversity, is the very foundation of life on Earth. It encompasses a variety of life forms, from plants and animals to fungi and micro-organisms, and all the genetic variations within each species.
This diversity creates …
When we think of bees, we usually think of honeybees, but they are just a few of the 20,000 bee species found worldwide. For example, bumblebees …
