Are potato beetles bad? The Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) is by far the most damaging pest for both backyard and commercial potato growers. These tiny beetles with orange and black stripes are prodigious breeders, and each female can lay up to 25 eggs at a time. Why is the Colorado potato beetle a pest? […]
Who discovered dirofilaria immitis?
Who discovered dirofilaria immitis? A Lombard noble named Francesco Birago made the first known reference to canine filariae in the 17th century by describing the presence of adult Dirofilaria immitis worms inside the hearts of his hunting dogs, although he erroneously identified them as larvae of another parasitic worm, possibly Dyoctophyma renale (49). What is […]
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What do you mean by publishing?
What do you mean by publishing? Publishing means making information available to the public. In the past this was done mainly through issuing printed copies of documents. Now there are many more options such as websites, print, DVD, e-publications and apps. What are the different types of publishing? Whether you aspire to be an author […]
Do grasshoppers have a shell?
Do grasshoppers have a shell? Grasshoppers and crickets are insects. They are invertebrates, which means they have no backbone. A hard shell called an exoskeleton covers the body. ‘Exoskeleton’ means ‘outside skeleton’ because insects do not have a skeleton inside their bodies like mammals do. What kind of shell does a grasshopper have? They have […]
Which relief factors affect vegetation of a place?
Which relief factors affect vegetation of a place? Factors that affect natural vegetation of a place are: Land. Land affects the growth of natural vegetation as different kinds of vegetation grow on mountains, plateaus, plains and in deserts. Soil. Soil determines the growth of different types of vegetation. Temperature. Photoperiod. Precipitation. How does relief affect […]
Why does the US keep Guam?
Why does the US keep Guam? After defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War of 1898, the United States kept Guam as a part of a trans-Pacific line of communications (including the islands of Hawai’i, Midway and Wake) in a manner similar to the Spaniards to support the newly acquired Philippines. What three territories did the […]
Where is Empress Theodora and her attendants?
Where is Empress Theodora and her attendants? Basilica of San Vitale What is Theodora and attendants? Theodora and attendants, mosaic from the south wall of the apse, San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy, c. 547. In this mosaic, Theodora is holding the cup of wine for the procession of the Eucharist. In a twin mosaic, Justinian holds […]
Do loud noises affect baby in womb?
Do loud noises affect baby in womb? Increased noise levels can cause stress. This can cause changes in a pregnant woman’s body that can affect her developing baby. Sound can travel through your body and reach your baby. Although this sound will be muffled in the womb, very loud noises may still be able to […]
What food was served on the transcontinental railroad?
What food was served on the transcontinental railroad? Fresh ingredients and chef-made dishes were the standard. Some examples of meals served onboard were Curry of Lamb Madras, Braised Duck Cumberland, Hungarian Beef Goulash, and even lobster. When did trains start serving food? Enjoying a meal on board a moving train is an experience that is […]