As its common name implies, the blue morpho butterfly’s wings are bright blue, edged with black. The blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches. Their vivid, iridescent blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light. The underside of the morpho’s wings, on the other hand, is a dull brown color with many eyespots, providing camouflage against predators such as birds and insects when its wings are closed. When the blue morpho flies, the contrasting bright blue and dull brown colors flash, making it look like the morpho is appearing and disappearing. The males’ wings are broader than those of the females and appear to be brighter in color. Blue morphos, like other butterflies, also have two clubbed antennas, two fore wings and two hind wings, six legs and three body segments -- the head, thorax and abdomen.
Learning to believe in yourself is the key in facing difficulties you goes through in life. If you believe anything is possible, then you can do. There's nothing in the way of stopping you, but you. So Believe whole-heartedly that you can do it. With that you can succeed in anything you put you mind to.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Green Sea Turtle
The green sea turtle can be recognized by the radiating pattern on its shell. This is a medium sized turtle ranging in size from 36 to 43 inches in length. Green sea turtles are commonly found in the waters off the coast of Florida. Due to their declining numbers, steps are being taken to protect their nesting areas on Florida beaches. These turtles eat mainly sea grass and algae, which gives them their green color.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Sun Coral
This beautiful orange and yellow hard coral prefers dark locations, and can be found lining the mouths of submarine caves and crevices. They usually have a bright orange, stony base with colorful yellow polyps. This coral is common throughout the reefs of the Indo-Pacific region. The Sun Coral is a gorgeous coral with stunning coloration that makes a great addition to any reef tank. The Sun Coral needs a targeted feeding and should be taken care of only by experienced aquarists. It should only be bought in your aquarium if you are ready to feed it every other day with a targeted feeding process. Normally during the day, the Sun Coral retracts itself since it is a nocturnal animal, but it can be acclimated to feed during the day and might remain open. The Sun Coral greedily grasps and ingests meaty plankton that comes in contact with its tentacles. The Sun Coral can be fed using a pipette, syringe or turkey baster, and can be trained like this to be fed with the lights on. It is advisable to soak the food in reef supplements and vitamins that help in maintaining a high level of nutrition. The Sun Coral is generally not suitable for most community tanks, where insufficient food or too much light is provided. It is possible to breed the Sun Coral in captivity and needs high-current areas, where it can reproduce in asexually by generating a small yellow polyp in various areas around the tank. The Sun Coral is peaceful towards other marine aquarium inhabitants and is colonial in nature. It thrives well in a temperature range of 72-78 degree Fahrenheit, and with pH of 8.10-8.40. The Sun Coral can be placed on some substrate, such as cave or shielded rocky area at the bottom of the aquarium, and therefore opens up after settling down properly in your reef tank.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Mushroom Scorpionfish
Scorpionfishes are characterized by their bizarre appearance and the numerous spines that cover their bodies. Similar to the lionfish, these spines contain venom strong enough to cause a very painful wound and even more serious injury to those who may have allergic reactions. The strange appearance of the scropionfish helps conceal them as they wait to ambush their prey.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Oscellated Frogfish
Frogfishes get their name from their grotesque, almost frog-like appearance. Their strange looks help to camouflage them as they wait to catch their prey. Frogfishes have a specially modified dorsal spine with a fleshy growth at the end. They lie motionless and use this spine like a fishing rod. When a curious fish gets too close, it is swallowed up instantly by large, powerful jaws.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Sohal Tang
Sohal Tang known as Doctorfishes, Lancetfishes, Thorntails, Thorntail Fish, Arabian Surgeonfish, Clown Surgeonfish, Zebra Surgeonfish, Arabian Tang, Red Sea Clown, Red Sea Clown Surgeon, Clown Tang and Zebra Tang. They're found in small groups a dominant male fiercely protecting his harem of females over outer reef flats on exposed seaward reefs.They feed on plankton and algae and their length is 40cm and the
depth is 0-10m, also restricted to the Red Sea. Surgeonfish have a blade like spine in the tail that points outwards when bent and have two hook-like plates along the tail, these are used for defence and are as sharp as a surgeons scalpel, hence the name "Surgeonfish".
depth is 0-10m, also restricted to the Red Sea. Surgeonfish have a blade like spine in the tail that points outwards when bent and have two hook-like plates along the tail, these are used for defence and are as sharp as a surgeons scalpel, hence the name "Surgeonfish".
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