Other representatives of the fauna
Type of structure of the mouth apparatus in beetles and other insects
Currently, over 300,000 species of beetles inhabit planet Earth. These insects can be found anywhere except the polar snow caps: in hot deserts, humid jungles, dry steppes, and in salt or fresh water. They come in a wide range of sizes: from 1 mm to 30 cm or more! They can move exclusively on land, have one or two pairs of wings, or swim in the water.Feeding organs of insects
Scolopendra: Habitat and Danger to Humans
The centipede (Scolopendromorpha) is a very interesting invertebrate, often found under rocks, in forest litter, or in the topsoil. The number of legs on these animals is particularly intriguing—hence their name. We won't see them during the day, as these creatures aren't fond of daylight, preferring moisture and complete darkness.How are Scolopendras characterized?
How to care for a land turtle at home
Recently, a fashionable trend has emerged: along with familiar pets, people are increasingly acquiring exotic animals, one of which is turtles.
These reptiles have inhabited our planet for over two hundred million years and, depending on their habitat, are divided into aquatic and terrestrial. This article will focus on terrestrial turtles.
Caring for a turtle Surinam Pipa: Photo, Description, and Characteristics of the Frog
On earth, we often encounter creatures with which nature seems to have played a cruel joke. Their appearance is often impressive, but more often it evokes unpleasant associations and misunderstandings. One such unusual species is the pipa frog, also known as the Surinam frog. At first glance, the Surinam pipa resembles a lizard that has been run over by a steamroller.
All about the Surinamese pipa Household insects in the apartment: names and photos
Household insects are so diverse that describing even the most basic species requires more than a few fingers. However, it's still possible to classify them, for example, by their degree of danger and harmfulness to humans. To help you identify the insects you've spotted in your apartment, below are descriptions, photos, and names of each type of house insect.What types of household insects are there?