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Rare plant species found on reserve
Rare plant species found on reserve: A rare and special plant species that was believed to be extinct for years, has literally raised its head on our nature reserve again, making our reserve even more important as a conservation area and raising our status as a reserve. Source: News Latest News. A People and Ecology Approach to Sewage and the City: In years past, spaces for people and spaces for infrastructure were not seen to be associated with each other. Our cities were set up to be … [Read more...] about Rare plant species found on reserve
New species discovered in South Africa’s stromatolites
A sludgy, green world surviving along the coastline of South Africa is captivating the attention of a team of scientists at the Nelson Mandela University. Amidst the slime, this previously unexplored habitat was noticed only this past decade on the doorstep of the University. These ‘stromatolite’ formations, as they are called, are remarkably similar to Earth’s earliest living environments and offer unique glimpses into what life might have been like from 3.5 billion years ago. It was in this … [Read more...] about New species discovered in South Africa’s stromatolites
Deadly duo: Study reveals role of killer shrimps in the disappearance of species in Central European rivers – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Deadly duo: Study reveals role of killer shrimps in the disappearance of species in Central European rivers: Researchers have discovered that the amphipod crustacean, which is native to the Ponto-Caspian region, is not a true predator and only plays an indirect role in the massive species extinction of crustaceans in native waters. According to experimental results, the invasive killer shrimp actually drove native amphipods out of their … [Read more...] about Deadly duo: Study reveals role of killer shrimps in the disappearance of species in Central European rivers – Featured Blog
The herring genome provides new insight on how species adapt to their environment – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The herring genome provides new insight on how species adapt to their environment by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: How species genetically adapt to their environment is a central question related to the evolution of biodiversity. In a new study scientists report that whole genome sequencing of Atlantic and Baltic herring revealed hundreds of loci underlying adaptation to the brackish Baltic Sea or timing of reproduction. The study is … [Read more...] about The herring genome provides new insight on how species adapt to their environment – Featured Blog
Meet the Lazarus creatures – six species we thought were extinct, but aren’t – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Meet the Lazarus creatures – six species we thought were extinct, but aren’t by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Coelacanth: extinct for millions of years … then found alive By Alberto Fernandez Fernandez, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA There have been five mass extinction events, the most famous of which was the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. However, there is evidence that we are currently experiencing a sixth. This time, however, the … [Read more...] about Meet the Lazarus creatures – six species we thought were extinct, but aren’t – Featured Blog
Species groups follow patterns reacting to climate change on US Northeast Shelf – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Species groups follow patterns reacting to climate change on US Northeast Shelf by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Researchers studying groups of species with similar depth and temperature distribution have found that those groups have similar responses to the effects of climate change. Interactions between individual species in those groups, however, may be affected by the amount of available habitat, predator-prey relationships, and … [Read more...] about Species groups follow patterns reacting to climate change on US Northeast Shelf – Featured Blog
Galapagos expedition reveals unknown seamounts, new species – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Galapagos expedition reveals unknown seamounts, new species by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: The Galápagos Islands have long offered researchers a natural laboratory in which to study unique volcanic features and a diverse population of native plants and animals. Marine Biology News — ScienceDaily Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth Sardine Run, Tow Cam Common Dolphins 1A ! … [Read more...] about Galapagos expedition reveals unknown seamounts, new species – Featured Blog
