Search Results | invertebrates
Your search for "invertebrates" returned 149 results
15 Animals That Start With 'C': From Cassowaries to Caimans
animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/animals-that-start-with-c.htm
Capybara, cheetah, corn snake ... how many animals starting with the letter "C" can you name?
River Otter vs. Sea Otter Size, Fur Density and Food Preferences
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/river-otter-vs-sea-otter.htm
You might think that all aquatic otters must be the same. But did you know that there are major river otter vs. sea otter differences?
The Pufferfish Really Isn't Happy to See You
animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/pufferfish.htm
You've probably seen pufferfish on TV or at your local aquarium, puffing up like a balloon when they're startled. But there's way more to pufferfish than their signature defense mechanism. They're a diverse group of species with some truly unique traits.
Commensalism: I Benefit, You Don't, but It's All Good
science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/commensalism.htm
Commensalism is a form of cooperation among species in which one species benefits from another without the first one suffering any harm from the relationship.
Which Insect Inflicts the Most Painful Bite?
animals.howstuffworks.com/insects/which-insect-inflicts-most-painful-bite.htm
Which insect inflicts the most painful bite? HowStuffWorks wants to know.
Are There Really Arachnids Living in My Eyelashes?
If someone told you that oodles of arachnids are jumping (and mating) on your eyelashes, you might be inclined to laugh it off. But it's true. Mites are happily living all over your face. What are they doing there anyway?
The Pink Fairy Armadillo Is as Mystifying as Its Name
animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/pink-fairy-armadillo.htm
The pink fairy armadillo looks like something out of a children's book and is so rare that very few people have ever seen one.
It Takes 9,000 Steps to Reach China's Fanjingshan Temple
people.howstuffworks.com/fanjingshan.htm
Located on Mount Fanjing in China, the Temple of the Buddha and Maitreya Temple sit impossibly atop a spindly rock formation, more than 7,600 feet (2,336 meters) above sea level.
The Science Behind Why We All Have Snot
health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/respiratory/mucus.htm
Believe it or snot, almost every living creature has some kind of mucus - because mucus does so many things. A study found mucus was so beneficial to mammals, it evolved independently in species.
How To Get Rid of Armadillos
home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-get-rid-of-armadillos.htm
You've noticed deep furrows in your backyard, and are wondering how to get rid of the armadillo in your backyard. Read this article and find out how to get rid of armadillos.