Fossils (Formation, Types and Importance)
What are fossils? The term fossil comes from the Latin word fossilis, which literally means ‘dug up’. Fossils are the remnants, impressions, or traces of […]
Structure and Life cycle of a Mushroom
Mushrooms are multicellular fungi which generally grow in moist, humid and dark places, on rotten logs of wood, tree trunks, soil rich in organic matter, […]
How to identify poisonous mushrooms?
A variety of mushrooms are found naturally growing on rotten logs of wood, dead barks of trees, fallow lands, forest beds, animal excreta etc. They […]
Food Adulteration, its types and hazards on human life
Food adulteration is the intentional addition of non-permitted foreign matter in food which increases the volume and weight of food. This helps increase volume of […]
Structure of Taste receptors and Mechanism of Gustation
The sensation of taste is called gustation or gustatory response. Various chemoreceptors present in the tongue help in getting the sense of taste. The sense […]
Structure of Olfactory receptors and Mechanism of Olfaction
Olfaction is the sense of smell. It is how we perceive odors. Nose is the organ with millions of olfactory receptors that help us perceive […]
Typical structure of a Synovial Joint
Most of the permanent joints in our body are synovial joints. They are more complicated in structure and allow more free movement than any other […]
Structure and Types of Joints in the Human Body
A joint, also known as articulation is the place where two adjacent bones or cartilages meet. Although most joints are movable, some are not. Movable […]
Various blood-clotting factors (Names, Origin and Functions)
Blood clotting factors or coagulation factors are the most essential components of hemostasis. Hemostasis is a process that results in the formation of a blood […]
Differences between Male and Female Ascaris
S.N. Male Ascaris Female Ascaris 1. Body is about 15-30 cm long. They are longer (20-40 cm) than males. 2. Their body is narrower. Their […]