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A Clattering Journey:SOUND

INTRODUCTION  Our daily lives are greatly influenced by the sound we hear as it affects our emotions,behaviors and perceptions. It also has the power to shape our experiences and interactions as in the sounds of nature can be soothing while the beats of music can be energizing. We are totally unaware of the fact that sound plays an essential role in our lives. It is all around or we can say it constantly fills our environment with different range of frequencies, amplitude and textures. Each and every sound like that of chirping of birds,the human of machines, the chatter of people and wail of sirens conveys their own unique message and emotional resonance. It even has the power to evoke our emotions and trigger memories, for example music can energize us,calm us or inspire us to move our bodies while nature sounds such as ocean waves or forest noises can be calming. On the other hand loud and jarring sounds can be painful and stressful.  Sound is a complex phenomen...

Unveiling the Class Pisces (Fishes)

INTRODUCTION  One of the most diverse and fascinating groups in the animal kingdom is a class of aquatic animals which are known as Pisces. There are approximately 30,000 known species of fishes and they can be found in almost every body of water on the planet that is from the shallow streams to the deepest oceans. In this blog post, we will explore the world of pisces which will include their characteristics,adaptations and how much they are important for the ecosystem.  CHARACTERISTICS OF PISCES  It is a class of aquatic animals and they have various distinct features which helps them to survive in water. To appreciate their biology and ecology it is essential to understand their characteristics and they are as follows: ● Gills Fish have gills and they are the respiratory organs which allow them to extract oxygen from the water. The gills are made up of thin filaments which absorb oxygen from the water and it is later transferred to the main bloodstream of fishes. ...