Butterwort Facts First of all, the short term of Butterwort serves as the collective common name for an entire genus of remarkable plants. Further, for the moment, a somewhat surprising total of 80 different species fit within this genus. Also, that impressive grouping bears the scientific name of Pinguicula. However, several other plants, in varying […]
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Waterwheel Plant
Source: https://bit.ly/2BLoOb3 Photographer: Jan Wieneke CC License: https://bit.ly/2K0yxJp Waterwheel Plant Facts First of all, the term of Waterwheel Plant serves as the accepted common name for a truly remarkable variety of flora. However, it also goes by the comparatively difficult to pronounce scientific name of the Aldrovanda Vesiculosa. But, regardless of which name one uses […]
Arctic Fox
Arctic Fox Facts This magnificent mammal most frequently goes by the descriptive and informative common name of the Arctic Fox. The animal has several other general names, though. These include the titles of polar fox, snow fox, and the fully appropriate white fox. Within scientific circles, however, it’s better known by its technical name. Fortunately […]
Indian Wolf
Indian Wolf Facts For the moment, the Indian Wolf remains generally considered to be a subspecies of gray wolf. However, recent research indicates that it may represent an entirely separate species. Many experts in the field also believe that it represents the specific species from which modern domesticated canines evolved. While the IUCN does not yet […]
Goblin Shark
Goblin Shark Facts The quite remarkable Goblin Shark represents an extremely rare species of deep-sea shark. Its most distinctive feature also remains the unique shape of its head and teeth. Very little reliable information exists concerning this astonishing creature, primarily found in the waters of Asia, however. Yet what data does exist continues to amaze […]
Great White Shark
Great White Shark Facts The term of Great White Shark serves as one of the common names for a truly incredible variety of mackerel shark. This marvel of Nature also goes by the other common names, though, such as the great white, the white shark, and white pointer. In the meantime, it also has the […]
Giant Atlas Moth
Giant Atlas Moth Facts Perhaps most notably, the aptly named Giant Atlas Moth ranks as one of the largest species of Lepidoptera in the world. In point of fact, only one known species possesses a greater wingspan. This fact alone makes it stand out from its peers. Only one other species, meanwhile, has a slightly […]
Rosy Maple Moth
Rosy Maple Moth Facts Related Articles Rosy Maple Moth Physical Description The fabulous Rosy Maple Moth perfectly demonstrates the fact that size has no bearing on beauty in Nature. That’s because the delicate marvel actually ranks as the smallest of what’s known as the silk moths. Compared to moths overall, though, it’s an average-sized species. […]
Southern Flannel Moth
Southern Flannel Moth Facts This gorgeous variety of Lepidoptera most commonly goes by the name of the Southern Flannel Moth. It’s actually better known for its immature stage, however. This stage of its life cycle, in fact, has multiple names that it goes by. These multiple terms include the asp, Italian asp, puss caterpillar, opossum […]
Bristlecone Pine
Source: https://bit.ly/2IcZud5 Photo: Rick Goldwaser CCL: https://bit.ly/1ryPA8o Bristlecone Pine Facts Without doubt, the remarkable flora known as the Bristlecone Pine ranks as the oldest known non-clonal living species on Earth. However, the truly descriptive common term actually applies to a total of three separate related plant species. All three of these trees grows slowly, though, […]