The colour of an organism is an adaptation that helps it survive. In nature plants and animals use colour and patterns in different ways. Two types of coloration are found in animals: Type # 1. Deceptive Coloration: Deceptive coloration is when an organism's colour fools either its predators or prey. There are two types of deceptive coloration- camouflage and mimicry. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the metabolism, body’s input and output of energy in organisms with the help of suitable diagram. Metabolism of Energy: There is a continual exchange of energy between a living organism and its environment as in accordance with the principles of thermodynamics applied to non-living physical and chemical systems. There is a fundamental difference [...]
The sugar content of blood is not a passive constituent. Blood sugar level is found to exert enormous influence in regulating the functions of various tissues in different ways. The following is a brief summary: i. On Stomach: Low blood sugar stimulates gastric secretion and gastric movements. Hunger contractions are always stimulated by low sugar (as also by insulin injections). [...]