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Parasitic Wasps Have Pest Control Capabilities
Parasitic wasps lay eggs inside the bodies of aphids. Upon hatching, the wasp larvae eat their wa...

The Parthenium Argentatum Resists Termites and Fungi
The secretions of the parthenium argentatum have the effect of repelling termites and fungi that ...

The Giant Sequoia is Flame Resistant
The giant sequoia’s bark is over 50cm thick, which prevents forest fire flames from burning into ...

Iron Absorption in Microorganisms
Some microorganisms release compounds called “siderophores” into the extracellular environment wh...

Solidago Canadensis (“Goldenrod”) Inhibits the Growth of Other Plants
The Goldenrod plant releases polyacetylene chemicals (cis-DMS) from its roots that prevent plant ...

Bee Venom is Largely Comprised of the Anti-bacterial Peptide Melittin
Melittin, an antibacterial peptide, prevents bacteria from spreading and even breaks bacteria dow...

Cabbage Can Attract the Natural Enemy of the Cabbageworm
When eaten by cabbageworms, cabbage emits a scent that attracts wasps that are the natural enemie...

Cecropia Moths are Resistant to Bacterial Infection
The Cecropia Moth, Hyalophora cecropia, is a member of the Saturniidae family that lives in Ameri...