What is a biotope?

One of the most important branches of biology is ecology and this is a discipline that is based on studying ecosystems  These ecosystems are the relationships that exist between living beings and the environment in which they develop. It is important to mention now that within ecosystems there are two important branches that are the biotope and the biocenosis . In this article we will refer to … Read more

Zooplankton

The zooplankton is the common name given to many small species of animals found in freshwater and marine . The meaning of the word in Greek means ” wandering animals “. They float in the water and they do so specifically with the currents . Most of these animals are so tiny that they are only visible under a microscope, although some species can reach greater lengths. They are made up of microscopic adults and … Read more

Plasma membrane

The plasma membrane, also called the cell membrane , is a layer composed of proteins, phospholipids and glycolipids that covers and envelops cells, providing them with protection and keeping them separated from the environment. It is a protective barrier between the cell and the external part that surrounds it or the environment, this because it works as a mechanism for … Read more

Echinoderms

The echinoderms are animals that inhabit the sea whatever region of the world or level of depth. There are more than 7000 species that live free or fixed at the bottom of the sea. Common features Pentaradial symmetry Aquifer system Sexual or asexual reproduction What are echinoderms? Echinoderms (from the Greek “echinos” meaning hedgehog or thorn and “derma” … Read more

Poriferous

Already at the time of Aristotle, around the year 350 (BC), sponges ( poriferous ) were spoken of as marine animals endowed with a great capacity for regeneration . Its consideration in the invertebrate family occurs in the mid-18th century, where they are no longer considered plants and their peculiar water filtration system is detected to feed and reproduce. This magnificent species has … Read more

Abiotic factors

Ecological factors are elements of an environment that have an impact on fauna and flora. Two types of ecological factors are distinguished: biotic factors and abiotic factors . The latter are responsible for ensuring that the environment in which life develops is suitable for animal and plant species. Hence, its great importance for ecosystems. What is abiotic Abiotic is a … Read more

Biome

How is it possible to identify that a certain place is, for example, a desert, a forest or a jungle? It is the geographical characteristics that will determine what type of biome it is, regardless of where in the world this geographical area is located. What is a biome? A biome, also called a bioclimatic landscape, … Read more

Ontogeny

The ontogeny is the process by which an organism is able to develop its shape. It is one of the most important aspects of the biological development of a living being, together with cell growth and development and cell differentiation . It is a process that is responsible for organizing cells in their embryonic process , although it can also take place in adults cultivating new cells, for example, when a tumor is born . It extensively … Read more

Biotope

One of the most important branches of biology is ecology and this is a discipline that is based on studying ecosystems. These ecosystems are the relationships that exist between living beings and the environment in which they develop. It is important to mention now that within ecosystems there are two important branches that are the biotope and the biocenosis . In this article we will refer to the biotope.  These are the characteristics of the physical environment or environmentin … Read more

Phylogeny

The word phylogeny has its origin in the Greek language and it comes from the meanings of the union of the words: ” phylon ” which means tribe or ethnicity and ” gene ” whose meaning is to produce or generate . It is classified as a branch of biology that is responsible for studying the origin and development of species in a general way. The biologist Ernst Haeckel was the first scientist to use the word … Read more