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The Silent Extinction of Animal Species

INTRODUCTION  The world in which we reside is natural and vast with wonderful tapestry as it is woven from the threads countless species which have evolved over millions of years. However,the fabric of life is beginning to unravel and this delicate balance is under threat as species are disappearing at an alarming rate which leaves behind only their memories,fossils and the echoes of their existence. The natural process which has shaped the history of life on Earth is known as extinction. Human activities are the primary reason for the rate of extinction which is currently unprecedented. Destruction of habitats,changes in climate,pollution and overexploitation have become the reason for the species being pushed away to brink and some have already become extinct from the rising pressure due to human activities. In this blog post,we will delve into the fascinating stories of extinct species whicg once roamed the earth,from the majestic woolly mammoths to enigm...

Green Planet:Uncovering the Plants

>INTRODUCTION   ● What is a plant? -It is an eukaryotic specie(species which have membrane bound cells) which forms the kingdom Plantae. -It obtain energy from sunlight using its chloroplast to produce sugar from carbon dioxide and water with the help of green pigment called chlorophyll, hence it is known to be photosynthetic. -There are some exceptions like Parasitic plants who doesn't perform photosynthesis because of the absence if chlorophyll,so they fulfill their energy needs from other plants or fungi. ● Statistics on The Plant Species - There are about 380,000 species of plants out of which 260,000 species produce seeds,ranging in size from tallest trees to single cells. -80 to 90% of them produce flowers that is they are flowering plants. -The most primitive of all existing plants are the lowly liverworts. -The tree in India that is believed to be around 5,000 years old is the Great Banyan Tree ( Ficus benghalensis ) located in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra B...