Why can I see bacteria in my eye? Floaters’ are caused by tiny fragments of cell debris within the vitreous humour of the eye – that’s the gelatinous substance between the retina and the lens. Despite the name, they do in fact sink slowly, so they tend to collect near the centre of your field […]
Can silver and gold rings be worn together?
Can silver and gold rings be worn together? This combination is in vogue and you will find many fashion lovers rocking beautiful gold and silver jewelry together. You can wear gold and silver rings together, too – either stacked on top of each other or in different fingers. What kind of ring does not conduct […]
Are the lungs located in the pericardial cavity?
Are the lungs located in the pericardial cavity? Thoracic Cavity: The ventral body chamber that contains the pericardial cavity (the heart) and the pleural cavity (the lungs). Are the lungs located in the pleural cavity? The lung itself is not located within the pleural cavity, rather it is surrounded by it. The function of the […]
What is the lifespan of a fern?
What is the lifespan of a fern? 100 years What is a group of ferns called? The group is also referred to as polypodiophyta, or polypodiopsida when treated as a subdivision of tracheophyta (vascular plants). The study of ferns is called pteridology; one who studies ferns is called a pteridologist… How do you classify ferns? […]
What is the wheel of life?
How long did it take to load a gun in 1791?
How long did it take to load a gun in 1791? about thirty seconds Are Matchlock guns accurate? An antique 17th century matchlock was tested in Austria (IIRC) against a man sized silhouette. The gun was aimed and fixed directly onto the center of the targets chest. At 100 meters it hit 50% percent of […]
What is the other name of wind vane?
What is the other name of wind vane? A weather vane, wind vane, or weathercock is an instrument used for showing the direction of the wind. What is an antonym for wind? Antonyms: unroll, unwind, wind off. Synonyms: lead, hint, wind instrument, nothingness, twist, current of air, tip, fart, breaking wind, air current, farting, flatus, […]
What is guard cell and its function?
What is guard cell and its function? Guard cells are located in the leaf epidermis and pairs of guard cells surround and form stomatal pores, which regulate CO2 influx from the atmosphere into the leaves for photosynthetic carbon fixation. Stomatal guard cells also regulate water loss of plants via transpiration to the atmosphere. Why do […]
What food is available in the ocean?
What food is available in the ocean? The most common species making up the global fisheries are herring, cod, anchovy, flounder, tuna, shrimp, mullet, squid, crab, salmon, lobster, scallops and oyster. Mollusks and crustaceans are also widely sought. The fish that are caught are not always used for food. Where is the ocean found? The […]