What causes black fever?

What causes black fever? It is transmitted through the bite of the sandfly (Phlebotomus argentipes) infected with the parasite Leishmania donovani. It causes emaciation, enlargement of the spleen and liver, anaemia and fever, and in chronic cases leads to darkening of the skin, hence the name. When did the black fever start? The disease became […]

Can saltwater hermit crabs drown?

Can saltwater hermit crabs drown? Marine hermit crabs will never drown. As long as the temperature and salinity are appropriate, they will flourish in water 24/7. There is no need to remove aquatic hermit crabs from a marine tank. It’s different for terrestrial hermit crabs as they cannot breathe underwater. What is the difference between […]

Is sea water bad for plants?

Is sea water bad for plants? small amounts a necessary component of all life. Salt has been produced from the evapora- tion of seawater since prehistoric times. Seawater also contains most of the essential macro- and microminerals essential for healthy plant growth (Turekian 1968, DOE 1997, Motavalli and Marler 1998). Is sea water good for […]

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