Tag: biology

Stink Bugs Facts! Let’s answer some questions like, “Why are they in my house? Do they really stink? Do they bite? How do I get rid of them? Is it just me, or does there seem to be a lot more of them lately?”   You might have wondered about these insects too. FactFrenzy.com presents these interesting stink bug facts to help answer the questions you may have had about…

Interesting Facts About DNA.   Everything that has ever lived on our planet contains a microscopic set of instructions on how it is constructed and self-replicated – DNA. Many things about us, including whether we are short or tall, the color of our hair, skin, eyes —- even an aptitude to be really good at playing the tuba — come from genetic traits that are passed along to us through…

Foxes Facts.   People have always been fascinated by foxes. Besides playing an important role in the ecosystem, foxes have even been an iconic symbol of folklore, fables, and world religions. Here are some Foxes Facts about one of nature’s most mysterious, cunning, and elusive creatures.

Cool Millipede Facts! The name “millipede” in Latin means “thousand feet.” However, there haven’t been any millipedes in recorded history with a thousand feet. Some species of millipede have 750 feet. That is the highest number of feet that humans have ever counted on a millipede. Millipedes grow more legs as they grow older. Millipedes are only born with a few segments in their body. There are only two pairs…

Elodea plants can be found in a variety of places in nature, but they are also commonly used in classroom science experiments to show how well they co-exist with other aquatic life. “Elodea” became a genus of aquatic plants in 1803. Elodea plants are popular to use in schools for science class experiments. Elodea plants are native to North and South America. Elodea plants are sometimes referred to as “waterweeds,”…