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Exploring the Diverse Fauna of Mangrove Forests: From Mud Crabs to Hoatzin

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Exploring the Diverse Fauna of Mangrove Forests: From Mud Crabs to Hoatzin

The fauna of mangrove forests is very diverse, ranging from fish, reptiles, birds, to molluscs. Not only in Indonesia, we can also find mangrove forests in a number of countries, such as Brazil, India, Florida in America, and even India. This area is a habitat for various living creatures, both animals (fauna) and other plants … Read more

Prokaryotic Cells vs Eukaryotic Cells: Similarities and Differences Explained

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Prokaryotic Cells vs Eukaryotic Cells: Similarities and Differences Explained

Prokaryotic cells are mitochondria, plastids, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes and endosomes. Due to the presence of a larger cytoplasmic structure, eukaryotic cells are larger than prokaryotic cells. What is common between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells is the presence of genes that store genetic information. Ribosomes (cytoplasmic structures that function as sites for protein … Read more