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What is the importance of leaf fall in plant life? What gives the plant this phenomenon?

What is the importance of leaf fall in plant life? What gives the plant this phenomenon?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

What is the importance of leaf fall in plant life? Big. The leaves have done their job of providing the tree with nutrients throughout the spring and summer and can now go away

Bas alt is an effusive rock: origin, application, healing and magical properties

Bas alt is an effusive rock: origin, application, healing and magical properties

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Bas alt is a black or gray stone, which is a hardened lava. This stone is used in construction, in everyday life, in the manufacture of jewelry, as well as for therapeutic massage. In this article, you will learn about the origin and properties of bas alt

Om - a river in Western Siberia, photo and description

Om - a river in Western Siberia, photo and description

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The first information about the Om River can be found in the Siberian drawing book, which was compiled in 1701 by Semyon Remezov

Guiana Plateau: description, location, climate

Guiana Plateau: description, location, climate

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On the territory of South America there are two famous plateaus: the Brazilian and Guiana Plateau. You will find their description in the article

Types of hares, features, habitat

Types of hares, features, habitat

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Today we will talk about the most common types of hares. In Russia, the hare and hare are the most numerous, and there are also the Manchurian hare, tolai, hare-tumak, which is a cross between a hare and a hare and does not bring offspring. We are interested in the first two species, as they are most valued and most often found. Also, these types are often confused, consider their differences

Stitch ordinary: edible or not, description. Mushroom picker's guide

Stitch ordinary: edible or not, description. Mushroom picker's guide

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Spring is the time when the first mushrooms appear. A real holiday is coming for every beginner and experienced quiet hunting professional. The common line is one of those mushrooms that appear just in spring days. It is quite interesting not only for its shape, but also for the way it is prepared. But you don't have to get ahead of yourself. Everything in order

Nica - the river of a great country

Nica - the river of a great country

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How many rivers are located throughout Russia! Their pristine beauty is mesmerizing. Coming to them, you forget about everything, and you want to return to these places again and again

Do fish drink or not? What does science say?

Do fish drink or not? What does science say?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Strange question. And really, is it possible to feel thirsty if there is water around? It not only enters the body through the mouth, but also through the skin. It turns out that this issue has been studied and the issue has been received

The cutest animal is your pet

The cutest animal is your pet

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

Why do people get pets? Of course, in order to get a sea of positive from communicating with them, relieve daily stress and diversify your life. Simplicity of maintenance, unpretentiousness, even character and excellent relations with children - this is exactly what residents of modern megacities expect from their pets

Nature in autumn: a series of amazing metamorphoses

Nature in autumn: a series of amazing metamorphoses

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Nature in autumn changes beyond recognition. With the advent of September, leaves and grasses begin to gradually turn into golden tones, and cool fogs increasingly meet people in the mornings. Such metamorphoses captivate the eye of a curious observer and remind that everything in life moves in an invariable circle

Danaid monarch butterfly: description, character and habitat

Danaid monarch butterfly: description, character and habitat

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A butterfly sitting on a flower is the personification of beauty and a symbol of life, it is a trusting and reverent creature. One of the most unusual and amazing in the world is the Danaida monarch. In terms of flight distance, she is recognized as a record holder and can overcome the Atlantic Ocean. In the summer, she travels around North America, and always winters in the highlands of Mexico. D

Butterfly wings are a wonderful mystery of nature

Butterfly wings are a wonderful mystery of nature

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Butterflies are one of the most beautiful and amazing living creatures on the planet. They live on all continents, except for Antarctica, and surprise people with their beauty from the moment of its appearance on the planet. Butterfly wings sometimes have such a bright and bizarre color that in many countries they are called natural flowers, at the same time, for zoologists, they are just insects of the Lepidoptera order

Snow goat: description, habitat, interesting facts

Snow goat: description, habitat, interesting facts

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An amazingly beautiful animal lives in the mountains, which belongs to the bovid family. If you are lucky enough to see how these handsome men in white coats jump from cliff to cliff, this sight will be remembered for a lifetime. Such a miracle of nature is called - a snow goat. After reading this article, you will learn many interesting facts about the life of these horned climbers

Ussuri tiger - northern beauty

Ussuri tiger - northern beauty

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The Ussuri tiger (also known as the Amur tiger) is recognized as one of the biggest predators in the world. At the same time, it is considered the least aggressive towards humans, in comparison with other subspecies of tigers

The beauty of the Spree river in Germany

The beauty of the Spree river in Germany

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In the article we will introduce readers to the description of the Spree River in Germany, with tributaries and a number of locks. It will be interesting for travelers to find out what sights they can see from pleasure boats in the capital, which stop is the most convenient to start the route

Wolfberry: botanical description and classification

Wolfberry: botanical description and classification

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What kind of plant is the wolfberry? Why does it have such a name? What varieties exist and where do they grow? Features of cultivation and use

Sumatran tiger: description, breeding, habitat

Sumatran tiger: description, breeding, habitat

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The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is a subspecies of tiger that lives on the island of Sumatra. He is the smallest of all his relatives and differs from his fellows in behavior and habits, as well as in appearance (a different color, in addition, the location of dark stripes, features in its structure)

Juniper high: photo, description, security

Juniper high: photo, description, security

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

The tall juniper is a tree with millions of years of history. This evergreen plant has been valued since ancient times both for its high-quality wood and for its unique healing properties. Unfortunately, it is found less and less in the wild, which is why it is listed in the Red Book. In the article we will talk about what kind of juniper tree is tall, photos will also be presented

Description of the Sea of Azov: area, depth and wildlife

Description of the Sea of Azov: area, depth and wildlife

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The Sea of Azov is a shelf semi-enclosed body of water, and it belongs to the system of the Mediterranean Sea of the Atlantic Ocean. From this article you can learn about the area of the Sea of Azov, its location, the origin of the name and much more

Birds pink starlings. Food chain of pink starlings

Birds pink starlings. Food chain of pink starlings

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The steppe zone, that part of it where hordes of locusts settle, is inhabited by beautiful birds - pink starlings. The closest relative of the pink starling is the common shpak. In appearance, this bird resembles, rather, a crow than an ordinary starling. The shpak and the pink starling have similar sizes, flight and some habits. And in color, these relatives have nothing in common

Krymsky Nature Reserve: borders, reviews of excursions

Krymsky Nature Reserve: borders, reviews of excursions

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The Crimean peninsula is one of the unique places in Russia. Its nature is determined by its geographical location. The peninsula, washed almost from all sides by the Black Sea, has developed its own flora and fauna, which must be preserved and protected. Therefore, in 1923, the Crimean Natural Reserve was created here. Excursions to a strictly defined part of it are held regularly

Legless lizards. Species of legless lizards

Legless lizards. Species of legless lizards

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Legless lizards are a type of reptile that not everyone knows about. In this article, we will consider various types of legless lizards and learn how to distinguish them from snakes

Space weather forecast: solar flare

Space weather forecast: solar flare

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

One can talk endlessly about the Sun. No one will argue that it is the source and custodian of life on Earth. But what gives life can take it away. Is that possible. Is the Sun dangerous for us, does it pose a threat to our security in the foreseeable future?

Shooting star. Make a wish or say a prayer?

Shooting star. Make a wish or say a prayer?

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A shooting star isn't actually a star at all. Just imagine what could happen to our planet if the Sun fell on it! A star is an accumulation of hot gas, the size of which is huge. Bright flashes that occur when a celestial body enters our atmosphere are of a different nature

The black crow is a wise scary bird

The black crow is a wise scary bird

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Since ancient times, a black crow has been associated with a person with a symbol of death and the hardest sorrows. All this is due to its large size, dark color with a metallic sheen and awesome croaking

Black snake

Black snake

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The animal world of our planet is rich and diverse. A variety of creatures live here. Some of them are very cute looking, others are just awful. One of the most fearless, dangerous and fastest creatures on earth is the Black Mamba snake

Blue stone is a kind magician and healer

Blue stone is a kind magician and healer

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There is a blue stone on the shore of Lake Pleshcheyevo, not far from Pereslavl-Zalessky. At first glance, this is the most common 3-meter gray boulder, only if you look closely, you can see a blue tint. But after the rain, it acquires a rich blue color. Although the times of the pagans have long passed, but even today you can see offerings near the stone: coins, ribbons on bushes, food

Mist is what? What can be darkness?

Mist is what? What can be darkness?

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Despite the fact that fog is a fairly common atmospheric phenomenon, many people consider it a mystical omen. The reason for this is ancient myths that describe it as a bad omen or leprosy of evil spirits. Fortunately, over the years, people believe less and less such tales

Rabbit cabbage: use in traditional medicine and landscape design

Rabbit cabbage: use in traditional medicine and landscape design

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Rabbit cabbage: botanical description, what it looks like, different plant names. Types of culture and a brief description. Use in traditional medicine

All herbs are an integral part of the planet's ecosystem

All herbs are an integral part of the planet's ecosystem

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All herbs are an integral part of the ecosystem of our planet. This type of plant is common on all continents, with the exception, perhaps, of the North and South Poles. Without them, life would not be the way we are used to seeing it now

Bonobo monkey is the smartest monkey in the world

Bonobo monkey is the smartest monkey in the world

Last modified: 2025-06-01 05:06

Specialists who study the life of primates have come to the consensus that the smartest monkey in the world is the bonobo (a kind of chimpanzee, it is also called the pygmy chimpanzee)

Plants and animals of Japan

Plants and animals of Japan

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The unique location of Japan and a complex of natural and climatic factors have led to the fact that there are no fertile lands on the islands. The country has no land connection with the mainland. Due to long-term isolation, some animals of Japan have changed so much that they are classified as subspecies

Toad-like horned lizard

Toad-like horned lizard

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In Central America and in the southwest of this mainland, as well as in some parts of Mexico, a mysterious, unusual and incredibly intelligent beauty called the horned lizard lives

How to determine the size of shrimp?

How to determine the size of shrimp?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

You will learn from our article a lot of useful things for anyone who is interested in shrimp: size, photo, color, culinary value and many other interesting facts about these animals

Red California worms are indispensable helpers in agriculture

Red California worms are indispensable helpers in agriculture

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Earthworms are one of the most useful creatures on Earth. In 1959, in the USA, in the state of California, breeders managed to develop a new species. This is how Californian worms appeared. Thanks to the new features of this type of worm, it has become easier to breed and improve depleted soils

Earthworms are a source of valuable fertilizer

Earthworms are a source of valuable fertilizer

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Gardeners are trying in many ways to improve the properties and structure of the land. The application of organic fertilizers is one of the most effective methods, but in the presence of a sufficient number of worms in the soil. Earthworms live where there is moisture and dead organic matter. But there are several conditions that are necessary for their reproduction and active life

The deepest river in the world. The deepest river in Africa

The deepest river in the world. The deepest river in Africa

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Strong and powerful streams of water, flowing along a certain channel for centuries, captivate the imagination. But the modern mind is excited by the possibilities of using these gigantic volumes of water and energy

Destructive hurricanes in Russia: causes, consequences

Destructive hurricanes in Russia: causes, consequences

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People living on the planet in different eras have repeatedly encountered various catastrophes, not least among which are tornadoes and their derivatives. The wind is a very powerful element, it's hard to argue with that. Its forces are enough to demolish almost any man-made structures, lift into the air and carry cars, objects and people over long distances

Chicxulub - a crater on the Yucatan Peninsula: size, origin, history of discovery

Chicxulub - a crater on the Yucatan Peninsula: size, origin, history of discovery

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Many of us have heard of the Tunguska meteorite. At the same time, few people know about his brother, who fell to Earth in time immemorial. Chicxulub is a crater formed after a meteorite fell 65 million years ago. Its appearance on Earth led to serious consequences that affected the entire planet as a whole

Air mass - ???

Air mass - ???

Last modified: 2025-01-23 09:01

What is the mass of air? Ancient scientists did not know the answer to this question. During the infancy of science, many believed that air had no mass. In the ancient world and even in the early Middle Ages, numerous misconceptions were widespread related to the lack of knowledge and the lack of accurate instruments. Not only such a physical quantity as the mass of air was included in the list of funny misconceptions