Loricifera Species Mystery: How Do Microscopic Invertebrates Survive Without Oxygen?

Medicine & Technology Dec 20, 2023

Deep on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea are three species from phylum Loricifera which can survive and reproduce entirely without oxygen. Read the article to find out more.

Unusual Blue Discoloration in Insects Caused by Virus, Could Pave the Way for the Development of an Antiviral Material

May 01, 2023

A widespread infection due to the virus affects isopods and insects, causing radiance that can be used in antiviral studies. Find out more information in this article.

Scientists from the Natural History Museum Describe 351 Plant and Animal Species in 2022: Stegosaur, Frogs Smaller Than a Coin, Wasp Parasites, More!

Jan 02, 2023

Experts from the Natural History Museum were able to describe 351 different species of animals and plants within the year 2022. Read to know more about these species.

Octopuses, Squids, Crabs Have Emotions! Scientific Views on Invertebrate Reveal They May Have Feelings

Mar 25, 2022

Studies on invertebrate emotions are now increasing. Read more about the insights of scientists regarding the current understanding of emotions in animals.

Decapods and Cephalopods Discovered to be Sentient, Prompts Change in Animal Welfare Laws

Nov 22, 2021

UK Government announces inclusion of decapods and cephalopods in Animal Welfare Laws after government-commissioned review finds the invertebrates sentient.

Mangroves in Danger: Lack of Invertebrates, Other Species That Threaten Plant Populations

Jul 27, 2021

As mangroves protect coastal areas and small marine animals by providing shelter and defense, they also need marine animals to survive. A new study shows that the lack of animals could threaten their population.

Can Internal Organs of Prehistoric Species Be Preserved? Paleontologists Discover Fossilized Central Nervous System of 310 Million-Years-Old Arthropod

Jul 27, 2021

A newly discovered prehistoric arthropod was identified to have an intact brain preserved. The discovery is strong evidence that unearthing well-fossilized internal organs is possible.

Jellies Reveal Clever Mode of Transport, Even in Absence of Brains

Jan 24, 2015

Without fins or bones capable of paddling, in terms of appearances, jellyfish may seem like mere drifters of the sea. But even in spite of their major deficits, including the absence of a heart and brains, these invertebrates have an incredible talent for swimming. So much so that no other creature under the sea can quite compete in terms of efficiency and skills. Though their tactics have long been misunderstood, a new study adds to the working knowledge that these brainless creatures are far more clever than we give them credit for.