Nature is a place that hides many very new and unexpected things for people, not everyone knows the interesting things that still exist out there.
Facts about nature that you did not expect
Here are 12 interesting general information about nature - where people are living together every day, without realizing it or not knowing it.
1. There is no gender discrimination in nature
Unlike the human world, the natural world has long existed according to a unified rule and there is no sex distinction between species.
2. The most abundant plants in the sea
According to calculations, up to 85% of plant species in nature today are found in the ocean, and the Amazon forest is home to the most and richest flora on the planet.
3. The magic of oxygen gas
Not only is it an important source of oxygen to help feed all species present on this planet, oxygen is also a special chemical element that can change the blood of lobsters into blue.
4. "Sweet" Lemon
Studies show that a small yellow lemon contains more sugar than a strawberry.
5. Special Creatures
In nature, there are many species of creatures with special abilities, such as an electric eel that can discharge an electric current with a voltage of up to 600V.
6. The "giant" flower
The largest flower in the world today grows out of a plant called Rafflesia. Its flowers are up to 1m in diameter and weigh up to 10kg.
7. Nature is "calling for help"
One of the fascinating but also dangerous information about nature is that the concentration of CO2 in the environment has increased by about 3/4 times compared to 20 years ago, which is mainly due to the mining and extraction process. human use of fossil fuels. Some other reasons are also due to uncontrolled deforestation for various purposes, which inadvertently increases CO2 more and more.
8. Size 6mm is “enough”
Rats possess soft skulls and familiar gnawing instincts. Therefore, the most reasonable size to survive in the wild of a mouse should be about 6mm, a size just enough to get through many dangerous nooks and crannies.
Rats can also jump up to 46cm, can swim and balance on many difficult terrain with many positions such as upright or upside down.
9. The magic of the eyes
Few people know that the goat's eye has a long opening at the bottom and it accidentally creates a perfect rectangular lens with a wide viewing angle that can be up to 320-340 degrees. Thus, almost goats will not need to turn their heads to be able to observe everything around them. Like goats, octopuses also have such rectangular eyes.
10. Horses have two blind spots
Horses have a genetic defect with two blind spots above the eyes. The first point is directly in front of their eyes and the second point is behind their head.
11. Mushrooms can also think
We have always believed that only humans can think and think about problems, but scientists prove otherwise. Such is the case with the fungus, scientifically known as Physarum polycephalum. Scientists believe they have a special kind of intelligence, because through tests, they seem to be able to "think" and even plan for themselves.
Specifically, this fungus can find the shortest way to gradually "grow" to the destination (which is food). They also remember the path, and then repeat the same actions.
Notably, their intelligence is probably comparable to that of species such as ants and bees (insects are considered intelligent), despite the fact that they lack a nervous system even a muscle. best version. In addition, this fungus also selects a decent diet. They balance carbohydrates and proteins, so that the population has the best health.
12. Spiders can clone
It sounds hard to believe, but that is the ability of the Cyclosa spider (also known as the web spider), which lives mainly in Peru. If you often read books or watch movies, you probably already know about clones. This is a technique where the user can create a copy of himself. And Cyclosa spiders really do.
When sensing danger, Cyclosa spiders will create a slime clone resembling mayonnaise, with a shape that resembles itself. Inside it is covered with leaves, or the prey it has hunted before. Of course, this clone cannot move, but it will attract the attention of the enemy, while the owner escapes elsewhere.
