Aflatoxins: Risks, Sources, and Prevention Strategies
Aflatoxins, a group of toxic compounds, are produced by certain fungi, notably Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These fungi thrive in warm and humid climates …
Biodiversity
Robert Harding Whittaker (R. H. Whittaker) (1969) proposed a five-kingdom classification based on— Cellular structure (complexity), Thallus organizations (complexities of an organism or their body organization), Mode of nutrition, Reproduction, Phylogenetic relations (evolutionary relationship) these kingdoms are defined as Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia, it is also called as biological diversity.
Explore birds and animals sanctuaries in the state of Odisha, India
Odisha, located on the eastern coast of India, is blessed with diverse ecosystems and rich biodiversity. The state is home to several birds and animal …
Funaria — Classification, characteristics, morphology, reproduction, and life cycle
Funaria, commonly known as cord moss, is a common moss that belongs to the group Bryophyta, a division of primitive, non-vascular plants. The genus comprises …
Spirogyra: Structure, diagram, reproduction, and life cycle
Spirogyra is a genus of filamentous green algae, and multicellular alga having unbranched filamentous thallus. Cylindrical cells of the thallus are joined end to end …
Chlamydomonas: Classification, morphology, habitat, reproduction, nutrition, species
Chlamydomonas is a genus of green algae that includes approximately 150 species of single-celled flagellates. These resilient organisms inhabit a variety of environments, including still …
Bacteria: Types, Functions, Importance, and Impact on Health
Bacteria falls under the monera kingdom of R. H. Whittaker five kingdom classification. All members of monera kingdom are single-celled organisms (unicellular). These are considered …
Economic Importance Of Bacteria
Bacteria play a key role in many essential biological processes, including nutrient recycling, soil formation, food production (such as curd or yogurt, cheese, ghee, and …
[Updated] Biodiversity Hotspots in India and World
Biodiversity hotspots are regions of the world that contain a high level of biodiversity but are also threatened by human activities. These hotspots are often …