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Is seaweed a producer?

Phytoplankton is the other producer in the ocean and is considered a type of seaweed, according to the National Ocean Service. Seaweed is packed with minerals, fiber and vitamins, making it an important food source for many different marine animals. Many species of seaweed also have medicinal benefits thanks to antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents. Some species have cancer-fighting properties.\nSeaweed provides important habitats for marine animals. Some seaweed species form vast edible forests. Kelp forests are one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet. Many animals such as se..

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What is an albino pit bull?

Animals with albinism typically have red, pink or light blue eyes depending on their species type of albinism. A veterinarian or breeder may be able to determine whether a dog has albinism or is simply displaying light pigmentation. Albinism is a result of recessive genes, the frequency of which varies among species and populations. Some researchers, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation, believe that albinism in mammals occurs in about 1 in 10,000 births.\nAnimals with albinism, including dogs, require special care and attention. The lack of pigmentation leaves the eyes and ski..

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How can you tell if a clam is dead?

Clams belong to the animal group called bivalves. This group also includes mussels, oysters and scallops. The soft body parts of these shellfish are enclosed between two shells. Bivalves are closely related to abalone, snails, slugs, squid and octopuses. These animals, including bivalves, are collectively called mollusks.\nThere are freshwater and marine clams ranging in size from microscopic to giant species that weigh as much as 440 pounds. Clam life cycles range from one year to hundreds of years. All clams are filter feeders that strain food particles from the water. Other animals that use..

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What are albino dogs?

Researchers at Michigan State University have found that humans and Doberman pinscher dogs share a gene responsible for causing one form of albinism. The defective gene results in a missing protein needed for normal coloration. Dogs with this form of albinism are vulnerable to developing skin tumors known as melanomas.\nDobermans that have one normal gene and one albino gene usually have normal coloration but can transmit the gene for albinism when they breed. In other forms of albinism, a dog that has one normal gene and one albino gene may have a paler than normal coat, an effect known as di..

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What is crude fat in dog food?

In pet food, crude fat is a debated topic because it cannot be checked for quality. Pet owners often wonder what sort of fat is being used, but do not get an answer from the food label on the pet food. A food containing high crude fat or low crude fat could contain any kind of fat, and therefore healthiness is hard to determine.

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What is a luna moth?

Luna moths have a wingspan range of 2 15/16 inches to 4 1/8 inches. They are strong fliers and live in deciduous hardwood forests. Some of the hosts of the Luna moth caterpillar include sumacs, walnut trees, sweet gum trees and birch trees. Eggs are usually laid at night on both sides of the host plant's leaves. The eggs hatch about a week after they have been laid.

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How much milk does a Holstein cow produce?

As of 2014, Holsteins have the highest yield of any dairy cow breed in the United States. While the country has over 9 million dairy cows, about 90 percent are descended from Holsteins. Most of these cows give birth when they are between 23 and 26 months old, and this initiates milk production. When born, calves typically weigh between 80 and 100 pounds.

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What are some interesting tundra wolf facts?

Each Arctic continent and island carries a subspecies of the gray wolf, and each is known by a different name according to its location. In Greenland and the Arctic islands, for example, it is called the arctic wolf. Genetic testing shows that these wolves, though each given a different subspecies name, are not all genetically different enough to warrant so many different names. The naming scheme remains a topic of debate for taxonomists.\nIn North America, the tundra wolf is either extinct or extremely endangered, although many subspecies used to live in the Arctic range from Alaska eastward ..

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How old is the oldest sea turtle?

Most sea turtles, especially the males, almost never leave the ocean, which makes it more difficult to keep track of their population and ages. The largest and oldest known sea turtle species is the leatherback turtle, which is believed to have existed for more than 150 million years. Leatherback turtles also have a longer lifespan compared to other turtles and can live up to 100 years.

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What are some interesting facts about Chihuahuas?

Chihuahuas are a toy breed, ranging from 2 to 6 pounds when fully grown. The breed has numerous variations and no universally accepted appearance. For instance, some Chihuahuas have furry hair, whereas others have silky hair that lays flat against the body.\nThe American Kennel Club ranks the Chihuahua as the 13th most popular breed in America. However, the AKC only recognizes two main breed-types, specifically those with smooth or long coats. The AKC officially recognized the first Chihuahua in 1904, making it one of the earliest registered breeds. Smooth- and long-coat Chihuahuas have a clos..

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