Knowledge is endless, not just contained in books and schools. Many interesting things have been and are being discovered by the world every day. The following new knowledge about biology will definitely make you feel interested in the world around us.
1. The largest living organism on the planet is the Armillaria ostoyae mushroom found in the Malheur National Forest in Oregon, which is 2,400 years old and covers 195 hectares.
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2. Male anglerfish are smaller than females, so the male parasitizes the female by biting her body. Over time, the two individuals become inseparably attached.
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3. After the first and only mating of its life, this spider bit off its genitals when they were no longer needed.
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4. The butterfly cocoon looks like it is covered with a shiny layer of gold.
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5. Male kangaroos often show off their arm muscles to attract females.
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6. If these kamikaze ants lose the battle, they will explode their bodies and spray some sticky liquid around, preventing the enemy from moving.
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7. Sperm whales sleep in an upright position.
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8. Black herons are known as “hunting umbrellas” in Africa. They spread their wings to create shade and attract fish while hunting.
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9. This is the rock rat (rock rabbit) , the closest relative to the elephant at this time.
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10. This Vampyrellid amoeba creates a hole in seaweed, using its tentacles to suck out the seaweed’s nutrients.
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11. If you scratch a shark’s nose, it will fall into a trance.
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