What is Microscope? A microscope is a laboratory instrument used to examine objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. It is derived from Ancient Greek words and composed of mikrós, “small” and skopeîn,”to look” or “see”. It is one of the most revolutionized scientific instruments
Table of Contents Chukar Classification Kingdom– Animalia Phylum– Chordata Class– Aves Order– Galliformes Family– Phasianida Genus– Alectoris Species– Alectoris chukar Chukar Description The chukar (Alectoris chukar) belongs to the family Phasianidae. It is an upland gaming bird. At first, chukar was considered a species of partridge as rock partridge, Philpy’s
Table of Contents Swan Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Subfamily: Anserinae Genus: Cygnus Species: 6 species Swan Description The swan is a genus of the family Anatidae consisting of 6 species. They are distributed in the temperate regions of the world including North Americ, Eurasia, Australia, and
Table of Contents Secretary Bird Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Accipitriformes Family: Sagittariidae Genus: Sagittarius Species: Sagittarius serpentarius Secretary Bird Description It is a type of terrestrial bird, which has native distribution among grasslands and savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa. The species belong to the family Sagittariidae, which
Table of Contents Cuckoo Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Cuculiformes Family: Cuculidae Genus: Cuculus, 25 others Cuckoo Description Medium-sized bird, cuckoo belongs to family Cuculidae. The family includes more than 24 genera of slender birds including roadrunner, European cuckoo. They are distributed throughout the world. Some species
Table of Contents Embalming Definition Embalming is an ancestral practice that employs chemicals to inhabit the decomposition of human remains to preserve them for social rites or educational purposes. It has 3 goals and preserves the entire physical body. These goals include: Sanitization: The body is thoroughly cleaned by utilizing
Table of Contents Perspiration Definition Perspiration is the process that involves the secretion of fluid like sweat from sweat glands. As it is both a verb and noun as it can refer to the sweat produced or the very act of sweating. Sweat is comprised of water, lactic acid, urea,
Table of Contents Shoebill Stork Shoebill Stork is an endemic species belong to the genus Balaeniceps and comes under the order Pelecaniformes. They are terrestrial piscivores that are endemic to wetlands and swamps of East and Central Africa. This solitary bird comes from its huge bill that resembles shoes and
Table of Contents Snow Leopard Definition Snow Leopard is a carnivorous solitary big cat belongs to the genus Panthera and comes under the order Carnivora. This alpine cat is found in the mountains of Central Asia and weighs around 35-55 kg. In some countries like India and China, they are
Table of Contents Mesentery Definition Mesentery envelops the organs of the gut and helps in their suspension from the abdominal wall. They are comprised of mesodermal cells that are derived from the middle layer of the 3 germ layers. It surrounds all internal organs as it forms the peritoneum. This