Biology

The different types of coral species can be grouped into the two main categories of stony and soft corals. Unlike some other cnidarian species, corals only have a polyp stage. This means they remain sessile and attached to another surface. Since they are also typically colonial organisms, groups of these...

Seeds are remarkable and fundamental components of the plant kingdom. They serve as the means through which plants reproduce and spread their genetic material. Seeds come in a stunning array of shapes, sizes, and adaptations. Different plants have evolved seeds that are uniquely suited to their specific...

Mitochondria are one of the most important organelles of most eukaryotic cells. Within each mitochondrion, important processes are carried out in which different proteins, molecules, channels and membranes are involved. The functions of mitochondria are so advanced, it has been postulated that these organelles...

The difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms is the number of cells which make up the organism. Unicellular organisms have only one cell, whereas multicellular organisms have multiple cells. While this is the most stark comparison, the differences between unicellular and multicellular...

Sporulation is a type of asexual reproduction which is most associated with fungi, but it can also occur in bacterial organisms. Different organisms reproduce in different ways. Although they can be grouped as either sexual or asexual, within these two broad categorizations are various subcategories which allow...

When we look at the diversity of nature, we may marvel at how these incredible organisms that inhabit are planet differ from each other. This wonderment is made all the greater when we consider the fact all the cells of living beings evolved from the same common cell ancestor. We know this thanks to the...

Also known as cytology, cell biology is a field of science which helps us to understand how living beings work. Different techniques have been developed to help facilitate our understanding, providing us great insight into how different cells work to fulfill their functions. We don't use this knowledge...

All living things are capable of reproduction. It is carried out as an evolutionary ability to continue their species. While the act of reproduction is universal, how it is carried out is much more varied than you may think. New organisms are known as offspring which result from the parent organism. We may think...