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Basic Biology test!

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Metabolism? Catabolism? Mitochondria? Taxonomy? Biology isn't the easiest of subjects, but there are some basics everyone should remember from their school days. Test your knowledge now!

10 Recent Breakthroughs in Marine Biology

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Marine biology breakthroughs have helped us learn about the ocean's residents. Explore 10 of the coolest marine biology discoveries.

Jellyfish Don't Have Brains, But They Still Sleep

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Do jellyfish sleep? Learn more about a new study on the need for sleep in animals, and in jellyfish, in this HowStuffWorks article.

This Organism Is Part Plant and Part Animal

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This single-celled creature harnesses algae for energy. HowStuffWorks looks at this strange symbiosis.

Animal Classification: A Taxonomy for All Living Things

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The taxonomy that Carl Linnaeus introduced in "Systema Naturae" set the stage for a uniform animal classification system.

Why aren't mountain goats really goats?

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Mountain goats may have woolly fur, cloven feet and horns, but they are quite different from true goats. Why call them mountain goats if they're not goats?

A Close Look at the Cuban Boa of Guantanamo Bay

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The Cuban boa finds shelter in trees and gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs. The oldest Cuban boa is over 30 years old.

Mako Shark Pups Feed on Unfertilized Eggs Before They're Born

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If the ocean had a drag race, the mako shark would leave the competition in its bubbly wake.

Legless Lizard vs. Snake: Are They Actually Different Animals?

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The legless lizard is an entirely different creature from its slithery look-alike, the snake. Learn about the legless lizard evolution and more.

What's the Difference Between a Newt and Salamander?

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These two amphibians look similar and are often confused for each other. So how many traits do they share?

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