How many diatoms are there?

How many diatoms are there? An estimated 20,000 extant diatom species are believed to exist, of which around 12,000 have been named to date according to Guiry, 2012 (other sources give a wider range of estimates). Around 1,000–1,300 diatom genera have been described, both extant and fossil, of which some 250–300 exist only as fossils. […]

Why did the Carnaval de Quebec start?

Why did the Carnaval de Quebec start? In 1954, a group of Quebec City businessmen decided to bring the carnival back on a grander scale in order to promote the economic development of the region. The first “modern” Carnaval de Québec took place in 1955, and at this point, the Bonhomme was chosen as the […]

Can you fish in the canals in Florida?

Can you fish in the canals in Florida? Tamiami Canal offers some of the most exciting and varied canal fishing in southeast Florida. Most anglers have report canal ‘trifecta,’ or ‘grand slam’ catches of butterfly peacock and largemouth bass topped-off with a snook or even a tarpon. Do you need a fishing license to fish […]

How can horses be exposed to toxins?

How can horses be exposed to toxins? Horses can be exposed to mycotoxins in their feed as well as bedding. A warm, moist environment is ideal for mold reproduction. Plants in the field may be more susceptible to mycotoxin contamination after drought when rains and temperatures produce a conducive environment on already stressed plants. What […]

How long does it take to eat your body weight?

How long does it take to eat your body weight? A 2012 study at Oxford University found that the fat in your food ends up on your waistline in less than four hours. Carbohydrate and protein take a little longer, because they need to be converted into fat in the liver first and it takes […]

What is the purpose of long range planning?

What is the purpose of long range planning? Long range planning is a process used by a conservation district to create a vision for the future (usually at least five years and no longer than ten years), document those plans, and adopt a plan of action allowing planned movement to more concrete strategic plans that […]

What animals are vectors?

What animals are vectors? A vector is a living organism that transmits an infectious agent from an infected animal to a human or another animal. Vectors are frequently arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas and lice. What are examples of vectors of disease? Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans […]

Did Joan Crawford and Marilyn Monroe sleep together?

Did Joan Crawford and Marilyn Monroe sleep together? The truth seems to be that the two women actually did have sex, but that Monroe wasn’t interested in continuing the relationship. In a 2003 Monroe bio by Matthew Smith, who had access to transcripts of tapes Monroe made for her psychiatrist, Marilyn says: Oh yes, Crawford. […]

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