Mollusca

 Molluscs live in terrestrial, marine and fresh water environments. Snail, Bivalva, Chiton, Slug, Cuttle fish and Octopus are some examples for Molluscs.

Snail

Slug

Bivalve

The features of Molluscs are given below

1. They are bilaterally symmetrical.

2. Soft bodied animals

3. Possess a muscular foot

4. Possess a skin moistened with mucus.

5. Some Molluscs bear shell 

Body form of a mollusc ( snail )

Yeast

 Yeast is a single-celled microorganism that is a member of the Fungi kingdom. Yeast is found in nature and within our bodies ; it consumes sugar and produces by-products such as carbon dioxide, alcohol, and other chemical compounds. Yeast is an essential in baking, brewing, and winemaking.

Uses of Yeast 

In food manufacture, yeast is used to cause fermentation and leavening. the fungi feed on sugars, producing alcohol ( ethanol ) and carbon dioxide; in beer and wine manufacture the former is the desired product, in baking it is the latter.

Emperor Penguins

 

One of the most known flightless birds. Adult emperor penguins have a white stomach, a black head, back, tails and wings. They also have yellow-gold markings on the side of their head and neck. They have a distinctive waddling walk owing to their heavy bodies and short legs. On average, they measure 115cm in height. The emperor penguins are only found in Antarctica. They mostly feed on fish, squid and krill. The male emperor penguins are in charge of keeping the eggs safe and warm. They do so by balancing the egg on their feet and covering it with its feathered skin. They are very skilled swimmers and divers.

*Hidden Beauties in India

 India, the largest country in the South Asian region is well known for its diversity in cultures, great personalities such as Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore and for place like Agra and the Himalays. It is a less known fact that this subcontinent is also rich with a number of places with enchanting scenic beauty that attracts both local and foreign tourists.

Nohkilakai Falls 

Nohkilakai falls in Cherrapunji is one such place hidden within the dense forests in the East Khasi mountains in the state of Meghalaya. Cherrapunji is one of the wettest areas in the world with an annual rainfall about 1176 cm. This is the tallest plunge waterfall in India and is fed by the water collected in the plateau above. The pool below has unusually greenish water which makes it more attractive.

Bellum Cave 

Bellum Caves in Andrapradesh is another site with a major tourist attraction. With an approximate length about 3.5km, it is the longest and the largest cave in India. It is made of black limestone and formed by the constant flow of underground water. There are also deposits of quartz. They are well known for the stalactite and stalagmite formations. There are long passages, spacious chambers, fresh water pools and siphons. The deepest point is 150 feet from the entrance level is called "Pataalaganga", which means the river in the underworld.