Seawater is the saline water found in the world’s oceans and seas, covering approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface. It is a complex…
Accessory organs are structures that assist in the functioning of a primary organ system but are not part of the main organ itself.…
Biodiversity, short for biological diversity, refers to the variety of life on Earth, encompassing the diversity of species, genetic variations within those species,…
An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, serving as a crucial component of the Earth’s hydrological cycle. Aquifers…
Hydrology is the scientific study of water in the environment, encompassing its distribution, movement, properties, and effects on the Earth’s surface and atmosphere.…
A river is a natural watercourse, typically freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river. Rivers are vital components of the…
Addison’s disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism, is a rare but serious endocrine disorder characterized by the inadequate production of…
Biofortification is an innovative agricultural strategy aimed at enhancing the nutritional quality of food crops through the use of conventional plant breeding, biotechnology,…
Binomial nomenclature is a formal system of naming species of living organisms. It is a universally accepted method that provides each species with…
Calcitonin is a peptide hormone produced primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C cells) of the thyroid gland. It plays a…