Crocus Facts First of all, it bears noting that the short term of Crocus in fact serves as the collective common name for a large genus. Furthermore, all acknowledged members of this well known genus evolved as flowering plants. Currently, botanists recognize a total of 90 varieties of these visually stunning flora. In addition, each […]
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Clanwilliam Cedar
Clanwilliam Cedar Facts The somewhat unique term of the Clanwilliam Cedar serves as one of the most often used common names for a remarkable species of tree. The truly marvelous variety of flora also goes by the alternate common name of the Clanwilliam cypress. The scientific name for it, meanwhile, remains that of the nearly […]
Stromboli
Stromboli Facts Perhaps most importantly, the simple term Stromboli names a small island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It also fails to do justice to the awesomeness of the site. This surprisingly impressive island sits just off the northern coast of Sicily, in Europe. The relatively small but still quite impressive island actually contains one […]
Cownose Ray
Cownose Ray Facts The highly distinctive term Cownose Ray serves as the most frequently used common name to refer to a single species of ray found within the genus Rhinoptera. For the moment, however, at least one subspecies of the animal also appears to exist. Quite understandably for those who have encountered one of them, […]
Dugong
Dugong Facts Firstly, the remarkable Dugong is a very large species of marine mammal. Furthermore, it is one of only four surviving species of the order Sirenia. In fact, it is also the only sirenian in its native range, which includes the waters of at least 40 countries The Dugong is also the only strictly marine […]
Cheetah
Cheetah Facts The Cheetah represents a large species of wild feline inhabiting most of Africa and portions of the Middle East. It remains the only surviving members of the genus Acinonyx. The mesmerizing animal also ranks as the fastest of all known land animals. It remains capable of attaining speeds of as much as 75 mph (120 kph). However, […]
Arabian Sand Cat
Arabian Sand Cat Facts Most notably, the fabulous Arabian Sand Cat also remains quite popular as the sand dune cat. Furthermore, the mammal forms the only feline that resides principally within the true desert. In addition, this rather fascinating small feline species was first identified in 1858. This actually occurred as a result of one […]
Lily of The Valley
Lily of the Valley Facts Perhaps most notably, the highly descriptive term of Lily of the Valley serves as one of the common names for a distinctly sweetly scented species. However, this marvelous beauty also goes by the alternate common names of the May bells, Mary’s tears, and Our Lady’s Tears. But, its difficult to […]
Golden Northern Bumblebee
Golden Northern Bumblebee Facts The descriptive term Golden Northern Bumblebee serves as the common name for a particularly beautiful variety of bumblebee. This highly fascinating small invertebrate also bears the distinctive scientific name of the Bombus fervidus. By either name, though, the creature remains an impressive species. Fascinatingly, within its native range, it remains an […]
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Facts First of all, one specific fact about the remarkable Lion’s Mane Jellyfish remains the most notable of all details of the animal. That’s the simple fact that this awesome creature represents the largest of all known types of jellyfish. However, it does not constitute the longest known type of cnidarian in […]