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Simply Ecologist

Simply Ecologist
Ecology Made Simple
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Author Erzsebet Frey

Crabs, as fascinating crustaceans, possess unique breathing mechanisms that enable them to survive both underwater and on land. With a staggering array of over 4,500 known species, these creatures primarily inhabit aquatic environments but can also be found in terrestrial habitats. Equipped with segmented bodies, protective shells, jointed limbs, and antennae, crabs draw water over specialized gills to extract oxygen underwater.

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Author Erzsebet Frey

Have you ever wondered how many eyes flies have and how their vision works? Well, get ready to be amazed! Flies, those buzzing creatures that seem to be everywhere, actually have not just two, but five eyes! Their two compound eyes, made up of many tiny lenses, give them almost a 360-degree view of their surroundings. And they also have three simple eyes called ocelli, which help them detect motion and light.

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Author Erzsebet Frey

General information about flying spiders Flying spiders are a type of arachnid that have gained a lot of attention due to their unusual ability to travel through the air. They belong to the family of spiders known as Araneidae and are found in different parts of the world, including North America, South America, Asia, and Africa.