There are three main types of rock: igneous rock, metamorphic rock, and sedimentary rock. Almost all fossils are preserved in sedimentary rock. Organisms that live in topographically low places (such as lakes or ocean basins) have the best chance of being preserved. Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks and…
remora, (family Echeneidae), also called sharksucker or suckerfish, any of eight species of marine fishes of the family Echeneidae (order Perciformes) noted for attaching themselves to, and riding about on, sharks, other large marine animals, and oceangoing ships. The relationship between remora fish and shark can be considered as mutualism.…
Cherry tomatoes are among the sweetest tasting, and canning them allows a family to enjoy the summer crop for many more months. The bite-sized morsels are perfect for many recipes calling for tomatoes. Having the right equipment and following some simple rules makes the canning much easier, and safer. You…
The Indian curry is anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. Luke says the Indian curry can rightly be termed as Indian superfood. Looking at the table, the healthiest Indian Curry would be a vegetable curry. If you want some meat in your diet, tandoori chicken would be a good option.…
Since the late 1990s there has been a small but growing feeling both in popular culture and in academia that postmodernism “has gone out of fashion.” However, there have been few formal attempts to define and name the era succeeding postmodernism, and none of the proposed designations has yet become…
False. Again, going back to the “only rich people can play polo” myth, this is untrue. Nowadays, players are able to rent, lease or borrow horses to ride and play with. Some collegiate programs lease their horses out to adults to learn on and ride in order to help pay…
Rock crabs are harder to find in fish markets than Dungeness crabs, but they are plentiful and delicious in the Monterey Bay. With wide, thick shells, a brick-red color, and large claws full of meat, these crustaceans make fantastic table fare (but look out for their painful pinch – they…
These plants and shrubs love carbon dioxide and through a process called oxygenic photosynthesis, they can help to reduce the amount of pollution in the air by absorbing and converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. Trees and shrubs intercept water, store some of it, and reduce storm runoff and the possibility…
The cause of SPD is uncertain, but there is some evidence of links and shared genetic risk between SPD, other cluster A personality disorders (such as schizotypal personality disorder) and schizophrenia. Thus, SPD is considered to be a “schizophrenia-like personality disorder”. Schizoid personality features may be linked to offending in…
Cutaneous horns may be benign, precancerous, or cancerous. About 40% of all cutaneous horns are malignant, and the most common associated skin cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. For this reason, anyone who may have a cuteanous horns should contact a doctor for a biopsy to determine whether the growth is…