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Commensalism, Mutualism and Parasitism By: BD Editors Last Updated: September 17, 2018 Symbiosis describes several types of living arrangements between different species of organisms in an ecosystem. These relationships can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to one or both organisms which are called symbionts. In the complex web of nature, species often have several symbiotic relationship at a time. Symbiosis can take two forms known as obligatory and facultative. In obligatory symbiosis, one or both organisms are entirely dependent on the relationship and will die without it....

Fossils By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 27, 2020 Definition A fossil is the mineralized partial or complete form of an organism, or of an organism’s activity, that has been preserved as a cast, impression or mold. A fossil gives tangible, physical evidence of ancient life and has provided the basis of the theory of evolution in the absence of preserved soft tissues. Overview The root of the word fossil derives from the Latin verb ‘to dig’ (fodere)....

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is finally streaming on Netflix. Rian Johnson’s trip back into the world of intrigue and deduction stars Daniel Craig as the charming Benoit Blanc. A ton of viewers loved Knives Out and Glass Onion is picking up where that crowd-pleaser left off. The director has enlisted the help of another truckload of fan favorites for this one. Familiar names like Kathryn Hahn, Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Leslie Odom Jr....

Home Alone is absolutely dominating on Disney+ right now. With the holidays upon us, a lot of families are rushing to the streaming platform to watch their favorite movies as a part of yearly traditions. McCaulay Culkin’s classic is apparently at the top of the list. On Disney+’s home screen, Home Alone stands proudly there in the first slot. So, it could be a situation where people are just getting reminded and acting accordingly....

Hyphae By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 21, 2018 Hyphae Definition Hyphae are comprised of hypha, which are the long filamentous branches found in fungi and actinobacteria (shown below). Hyphae are important structures required for growth in these species, and together, are referred to as mycelium. Hyphae Structure Each hypha is comprised of at least one cell encapsulated by a protective cell wall typically made of chitin, and contain internal septa, which serve to divide the cells....

Leaf Cell By: BD Editors Last Updated: August 24, 2018 Leaf Cell Definition A leaf cell, by definition, is any cell found within a leaf. However, there are many different kinds of leaf cell, and each plays an integral role in the overall function of the leaf and the plant itself. A single leaf cell may be designed to simply photosynthesize, or create sugars from the energy in light. Other cells are designed to carry these sugars to the phloem, a specialized tube for transporting the sugars to the rest of the plant....

Neurogenesis By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 18, 2017 Neurogenesis Definition Adult neurogenesis is the generation of new neurons in adults. These neurons arise from progenitor cells or stem cells. This usually happens during embryonic development and early growth, and can continue into adulthood in some insects, fish, and amphibia. It has traditionally been thought that the adult mammalian brain was incapable of neurogenesis, but recent studies have shown this to be untrue....

Former president Donald Trump befuddled many today after teasing a “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” on his social media account, which turned out to be a collection of digital collectible trading cards featuring his image in…unique scenarios. Central to his announcement was a trading card of Trump in a Superman-like outfit, with a “T” symbol on his chest, and an American flag cape. Naturally that specific accessory set off some alarm bells at The Boys HQ since it evokes the same imagery as the show’s primary antagonist, and major staple of Trump-centric satire, Homelander....

HBO’s The Last of Us has received a new behind-the-scenes video that takes fans into the show’s most powerful moments. The Last of Us is one of gaming’s most acclaimed titles thanks to its powerful story, brutal gameplay, and phenomenal characters. Although it wears its inspirations on its sleeve, the game was massively praised and won numerous game of the year awards when it launched in 2013. Its sequel was met with a bit more criticism, but was still hailed as an achievement by critics upon its release in 2020....

The holidays are coming up, and that means it is shopping season. It’s time to start making that gift list, which can actually be quite a challenge. If you have people on your list who are difficult to shop for, or you have absolutely no clue what to buy them, check out one of these 10 local shops in Kentucky this year. Sure, malls and huge department stores have tons of options, but if you shop locally, you’re not only helping out a family in your community, but chances are you are going to find a one-of-a-kind gift for that difficult person on your list....

Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley has died at the age of 54, rocking the worlds of both music and entertainment. People are still trying to process the news of Presley’s death – but the loss is definitely hitting the cast and crew of last year’s Elvis movie very hard. Over the last year, the entire Elvis movie family and I have felt the privilege of Lisa Marie’s kind embrace. Her sudden, shocking loss has devastated people all around the world....

Trigun Stampede is looking to bring back Vash The Stampede to the anime medium next month, with it being over a decade since the Humanoid Typhoon was animated in the first and only feature-length film of the franchise. As fans continue to speculate whether the new series will be a prequel or a straight reboot of the anime’s original events, Studio ORANGE has released a key visual of Knives’ different new look....

Vermont is home to several historic homes that once housed individuals who significantly influenced the course of history – for both our state and for the nation. The following homes are worth a day trip for both Vermonters and visitors to tour and temporarily travel back in time. John Strong Mansion – Addison. Flickr/oragamidon John Strong first came to Vermont in a horse drawn sleigh from Salisbury, Connecticut, at the age of 27, and in 1765 he built a cabin in what is now the town of Addison, the foundation of which can still be seen at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) State Park....

From remote colored sand beaches and volcanic landscapes to bamboo forests and enchanting caves, the Hawaiian Islands are home to more unspoiled natural beauty than you’ll find anywhere in America, or even the world. These 17 landscapes are among the most wild and beautiful places across all of Hawaii’s main islands and are pure magic for anyone who visits them. Alakai Swamp Trail pfly/Flickr Journey across the Alakai Swamp, and through rainforests and bogs, in Koke’e State Park on this moderate seven-mile round trip hike....

Anatomy By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 23, 2018 Anatomy Definition Anatomy is the branch of biology which studies how various parts of an organism are connected, and how they are related to other body parts both spatially and functionally. Anatomy has many sub-disciplines, and is used in many different fields. In general, there are two main types of anatomy: gross or macroscopic anatomy, and microscopic anatomy. However, most biology specialties require knowledge of both types of anatomy....

20th Century Studios is getting ready to release their highly anticipated sequel to 2009’s record-breaking blockbuster Avatar with Avatar: The Way of Water, and it’s expected to have the same effect as the original. The Way of Water already has a lot going for it, with the critical consensus lauding the visual spectacle and box office projections expecting the film to break half a billion worldwide during its opening weekend. James Cameron is back at the helm and he still has a few tricks up his sleeve, like bringing back some unexpected cast members for the sequel like Sigourney Weaver and Stephen Lang....

Thor: Love and Thunder is poised to hit theaters next week, but Marvel fans have another big release to look forward to this year: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and while fans are excited to see how the Marvel Cinematic Universe will continue the Black Panther story, they’re also excited for the much-rumored introduction of Namor, especially after the casting of Tenoch Huerta. Back in May, fans got a very blurry glimpse of what Huerta’s Namor might look like and now, thanks to some new and much more clear promo art shared by the Twitter account @MCU_Facility, which also shared a look at Attuma earlier today, we’re getting our best look yet at the Sub-Mariner....

The developers of Call of Duty: Warzone has been accused of plagiarism once again, just after recovering from a similar accusation. Call of Duty has evolved quite a bit since its early days in the online gaming scene. Activision has found ways to monetize the game long-term outside of traditional DLC. It all started with loot boxes before taking it up a notch with individual skins and battle passes. Call of Duty now regularly releases brand new skins and other cosmetic items, but it seems that this is creating a problem as the team was accused of plagiarizing a recently announced skin for Call of Duty: Warzone....

Central Nervous System By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 Definition The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. This body system is responsible for integrating and coordinating the activities of the entire body. Through these physical structures, thought, emotion, and sensation are experienced, and body movements are coordinated. Overview The central nervous system can be thought of as the coordination and integration system within organisms....

AMC Theaters proposed a tiered pricing system for different seats in theaters and Elijah Wood dislikes the idea. The Lord of the Rings star joined a chorus of people who took issue with the idea this week. AMC is still trying to get revenue back up to pre-pandemic levels and this new seat-based ticket price initiative is one way they thought about doing it. Needless to say, trying to raise the price on good seats seeing the same movie didn’t go over well on the Internet....