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Many tropical marine fishes mimic other fishes in order to gain an advantage on the reef. Keeping a mimic and its model in an aquarium can make a fascinating display.

Butterflies are eaten by many kinds of predators. The black swallowtail has defenses against several at different life stages, but these defenses are not perfect.

Best known as the stone plants from Southern Africa that have fused their leaves together to conserve water and appear as unlike a plant as possible.

This short lesson explains how to mime the dance of the Preying Mantis with students. Add sound through improvisation and capture the dance on Webcam.

The blue-striped fangblenny fish can change its colouring to blend in with shoals of cleaner fish on coral reefs, hiding from predators while getting an easy meal.

Increasing numbers of businesses, both small and large, are jumping on the 'green bandwagon'. Find out how a company can make its mark as an eco-friendly corporation

Young males of the Augrabies Flat Lizard protect themselves from aggressive adults by pretending to be females, at the same time ensuring sexual partners for themselves.

Carpet tiles are more economical and sustainable than broadloom because waste is less. New products having more recycled and recyclable content are made with less energy.

While many anthias species should be kept by only advanced aquarists, the intermediate aquarist may want to attempt keeping a small shoal of beautiful Bartlett's anthias.

Environmental engineering may be defined as the use of engineering and scientific principles for the improvement of the built and natural environment.

Bola spiders release sex pheromones of moths to lure males. When one arrives, the spider swings a silk strand with a sticky ball on the end to capture the moth.

A critical analysis of the film Reign Over Me.

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system components fail or become imbalanced. Stress, infection, and poor diet can contribute to the disease process.

Ethiopian indigenous peoples are threatened as much by colonial constructs of their identity as they are by bullets, drought and famine.

The Turing Test evaluates applications of artificial intelligence. An AI software program that passes this test will be acclaimed as having true artificial intelligence.

This common backyard bird may not be as colorful as many songbirds, but it is a fascinating species. Here's some facts about this common mockingbird.

Some adult females of this species mimic the poisonous Pipevine Swallowtail, but the caterpillars rely on their camouflage and smelly secretions for survival.

Autoimmune atrophic gastritis is characterized by chronic inflammation and eventual destruction of the stomach lining, which causes nutrient deficiencies and worse.

Bird songs have meaning and structure but not all birds sing the same song.

Despite their small size, parakeets can be excellent talkers and can mimic a variety of sounds and phrases if you select your bird companion carefully.

For smart end of the year planning, you'll need a handy bag of vocabulary games - especially for those last few days of school.

New studies are showing that patients with high levels of the Epstein Barr Virus are very likely to get Multiple Sclerosis later on in life.

Little exists historically as to Runic application and oral magical tradition. Here's a basic understanding of what Galdr is and how to actively apply its prnciples.

Guttate psoriasis is the least severe type of psoriasis. Raindrop like scaly rashes gives guttate psoriasis its name.

Infectious microorganisms can induce autoimmune diseases; however, working efficiently, the immune system's response to infection can also prevent autoimmune disease.

Sporting estates in Scotland often find there is a conflict between bailiffs and local crofters.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia. The symptoms of schizophrenia are divided into two groups: positive and negative.

The Body Artist starkly details the loss of a partner and the assiduous attempt to recollect, to retrieve what is missing, through whatever means possible.

While not the rampaging muckraker he could be, Oliver Stone puts forth quiet rage amid a towering tale of a Texan family whose trappings worked us all over

Debate has raged over whether computer games may be called art.But with games becoming increasingly realistic, the real problem in the industry is the rise of consumerism

A better understanding of the populations primarily affected by autoimmune liver diseases can help elicit the environmental triggers of these disorders.

Indie Suite finds a gentle, thoughtful songwriting talent in Juan Mazzola's 6-track EP which brings '60s influences to tuneful acoustic pop.

Having launched the career of Tony Jaa, Pinkaew went in search of a female equivalent and brought us Yanin Vismitananda, credited as Jeeja Yanin. Mission accomplished.

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) systemic autoimmune neurologic disorder. This article describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of CIDP.

A 1970s fight over what part of Disney characters was copyrightable pitted a provocateur cartoonist against a reactionary court, and set a twenty-five-year precedent.

Defense mechanisms such as camouflage, spines, and poisons help fish escape predators.

Many heavy metals are classed as toxic causing a wide array of heavy metal poisoning symptoms and disrupting human health.

Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.

Wallace Wood drew a series of risqué cartoons starting in the late 1960s. From the cheesecake of Sally Forth to racy Disney-style fairy tales, all had humor and parody.

Autoimmune thyroid disorders develop in people with certain predisposing genes when they're exposed to specific environmental triggers. This article describes these trigg

The powwow is a living part of Native American culture. As each generation passes, new things are being added. During the 1940's, the category of Fancy Shaw was added.

Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino's World War II-based action film starring Brad Pitt, is about as historically and literally accurate as the Bible.

This article describes the most common form of pemphigus, pemphigus vulgaris, a potentially fatal autoimmune condition characterized by blistering lesions.

More about Stephen Chow's special brand of humor and why Kung Fu Hustle is just the tip of the iceberg for the Western audience.