How do ferns germinate?

How do ferns germinate? Ferns do not flower but reproduce sexually from spores. Mature plants produce spores on the underside of the leaves. When these germinate they grow into small heart-shaped plants known as prothalli. Male and female cells are produced on these plants and after fertilisation occurs the adult fern begins to develop. Will […]

What is the dress code for a funeral?

What is the dress code for a funeral? The appropriate attire for a funeral or memorial service is simple: dress to show respect for the person whose life you are remembering. This means selecting clothes that are more conservative, not flashy or brightly colored. Darker dresses, suits, pants, jackets and sweaters are appropriate. What color […]

How does a whale drink?

How does a whale drink? Whales get water mostly from the small sea creatures, like krill, that form much of their diet. Seabirds, on the other hand, have special organs called salt glands above their eyes that extract excess salt from the bloodstream and excrete it through the nostrils. [Like the Science Times page on […]

Are fairy tales part of mythology?

Are fairy tales part of mythology? Fairy tales, like myths and legends, can be difficult to describe, but they often (traditionally) contain clear narratives that identify good and evil. Fairy tales were born out of oral folklore and many of them are also fables (told with the purpose of teaching a moral lesson). What are […]

How effective are firefighter suits?

How effective are firefighter suits? Fire Marshal Bill Stevenson is thrilled. The suits can withstand up to 1,000-degree heat and are up to three times lighter than typical turnout gear. … How does a fire suit work? The suit works by reflecting high radiant loads with an aluminised outer layer, usually vacuum-deposited onto Kevlar or […]

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