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Insects • January 13, 2020

Subterranean Termites: Profile and Information

The Rhinotermitidae, called subterranean termites, is the most significant economic pest in the United States. These termites cause a lot of damage annually to residences, historical buildings, and commercial structures. Along with buildings, termites also consume books, documents, and pictures. Subterranean termites have existed for over 55 million years and are particularly destructive. Most of […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 17, 2024
Insects • January 13, 2020

Dampwood Termites: Profile and Information

The Dampwood termites comprise a small, primitive family, Termopsidae of the termites family, Isotepra. They include four or five existing genera with 13 to 20 living species but can be split into several subfamilies. They may be a disturbance compared to the drywood termites (Kalotermitidae), whose destructive inclinations pale, as they do not cause widespread […]

Aigbini Jennifer • June 17, 2024
Insects • January 7, 2020

Termites: Profile and Information

Termites are one of the most popular insects in the world. These eusocial insects are classified as epifamily Termitoidae within the cockroach order Blattodea or as at the taxonomic rank of infraorder Isoptera. Termites were formally organized differently from cockroaches, but phylogenetic studies have recently indicated that these ant-looking bugs evolved from cockroaches during the […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 17, 2024
Invertebrates • January 7, 2020

Millipedes: Profile and Information

Millipedes are a famous group of arthropods characterized by their segmented body and two pairs of jointed legs on almost every segment; they are scientifically categorized into the class Diplopoda, a name derived from this unique feature. In millipedes, each double-legged segment results from two single segments joined together. Most millipedes come in flattened or […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 17, 2024
Bovidae • January 7, 2020

Damascus Goat: Profile and Information

Damascus goats can be tagged as the bulldog of goats. Maybe this is due to its appearance, but the goat has been bred for years for its meat, milk, and hides. Damascus goats originated from Lebanon, Israel, Syria, and Cyprus. This goat has several names, including Halep, Aleppo, Baladi, Shami, Damascene, and Chami. The goat’s […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024
Fish • January 6, 2020

Chinese Penis Fish: Profile and Information

Urechis unicinctus, also commonly known as the Chinese penis fish or fat innkeeper worm, is a type of marine spoonworm you probably haven’t heard about. It is not accessible in other parts of the world as it is found primarily off the Korean and Japanese coasts and in the Bohai Gulf of China. Though often […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 17, 2024
Bovidae • December 23, 2019

Antelopes: Profile and Information

The antelope resembles deer in Africa, parts of America, and Asia. Several antelope species, including Royal antelopes, are the same height as rabbits. Unlike deers that can renew their horns yearly, antelopes carry strong horns throughout their lifetime. Antelopes are herbivores and members of the Bovidae family that aren’t categorized as cattle, sheep, or goats. […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024
Bovidae • December 23, 2019

Blackbucks: Profile and Information

Also known as the “Indian antelopes” or “ black buck,” blackbucks are large mammals that live in several areas of Asia. Blackbucks generally have two different subspecies: the northwestern blackbuck and the southeastern blackbuck. Nevertheless, scientists still believe that the subspecies might be different species. If they are separate species, then they must be closely […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024
Bovidae • December 20, 2019

Mountain Goat: Profile and Information

Oreamnos Americanus, commonly known as Mountain goat, can be characterized by their large hoofs and a pair of ringed horns. These mammals can be found inhabiting parts of North America. Mountain goats are stout-bodied animals with bright white coats. Despite their name and the striking resemblance to domestic goats, mountain goats aren’t closely related. They […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024
Bovidae • December 20, 2019

Domestic Goat: Profile and Information

Capra hircus, also known as the domestic goat or called ‘Goat,’ is a very popular mammal that has achieved a wide ecological spread and is arguably the most common goat breed. The first place most kids outside the African continent first encounter this friendly and curious creature is mostly on their first trip to a […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 17, 2024