Q3 What plants attracts snakes? KR: THE SELF CONTRADICTION SEEN BETWEEN AUTHO ROF THE q AND a AND THE COMPILER. (Lime tree). The attraction of snakes to specific types of trees is primarily based on ecological factors rather than a direct scientific statement that certain trees universally "attract" snakes. Here are some ecological principles and observations that contribute to understanding snake-tree interactions:
Shelter and Nesting Sites: Trees with hollows or cavities provide shelter for snakes, especially during periods of rest or when seeking refuge from predators or adverse weather conditions. This is observed in various snake species that utilize tree hollows for nesting and protection. Prey Availability: Certain trees attract snakes indirectly by providing habitat for prey species. For example, fruit-bearing trees can attract rodents and birds, which are prey for many snake species. Thermal Regulation: Trees with dense foliage or certain orientations (e.g., facing the sun) can provide snakes with opportunities for thermoregulation. Snakes may bask on branches or in tree canopies to regulate their body temperature, which is crucial for their metabolic functions. Habitat Connectivity: Trees in specific habitats (such as near water bodies, agricultural areas, or forests) can serve as habitat connectors or corridors for snakes, allowing them to move between different resources and habitats. While these observations are well-documented in ecological studies and natural history observations, there isn't a scientific consensus that certain trees actively "attract" snakes in a manner akin to attraction between plants and pollinators, for example. Instead, the relationship between snakes and trees is better understood through the lens of habitat suitability and resource availability. Snakes choose habitats and utilize trees based on their ecological needs, including shelter, food availability, and thermal regulation. K Rajaram IRS 24 624 Q5 Why has natural selection never evolved to produce an immortal species? The notion that jellyfish are "immortal" is a topic of scientific interest and debate. Here are some key points to consider based on current scientific understanding: Life Cycle and Regeneration: Certain species of jellyfish, such as Turritopsis dohrnii (commonly known as the "immortal jellyfish"), have the ability to undergo a process called transdifferentiation. This means they can revert from their adult form back to their juvenile form (polyp stage) under certain conditions. This ability allows them to potentially bypass the normal aging process and regenerate damaged tissue. Longevity and Aging: While jellyfish like Turritopsis dohrnii can theoretically revert to a younger stage indefinitely, it doesn't mean they are immortal in the traditional sense of never dying. They are still susceptible to predation, disease, environmental changes, and other factors that can shorten their lifespan. Natural Mortality: Despite their remarkable ability to revert their life stages, jellyfish face natural mortality like other organisms. Many jellyfish species have relatively short lifespans, ranging from a few hours to several months, depending on the species and environmental conditions. Research and Understanding: The study of jellyfish longevity and regeneration is an active area of research. Scientists are investigating the genetic and molecular mechanisms behind their unique abilities to better understand how these processes work and their potential applications in areas such as regenerative medicine. In summary, while certain jellyfish species have fascinating abilities to regenerate and potentially extend their lifespan through transdifferentiation, the concept of "immortality" in jellyfish needs to be understood within the context of their natural lifespan and ecological factors. They are not immortal in the sense of never dying, but they possess extraordinary abilities that challenge traditional concepts of aging and mortality in biology. न मृत्युरासीदमृतं न तर्हि न रात्र्या।आन्ह।आसीत् प्रकॆत: । आनीदवातं स्वधया तदॆकं तस्माद्धान्यन्नपर: किंचनास ॥२॥ Then there was neither death nor immortality nor was there then the torch of night and day. The One breathed windlessly and self-sustaining. There was that One then, and there was no other. R V 10 129 NaSADIYA Veda says there is no death nor immortality before the creation and there was no night, no day. This means there was no biological life, no light or darkness, no Sun/Moon/Stars or any other planets. The third line talks about the causeless cause. The cause is the cause of its own existence. It requires no air (external impulse) to exist. It exists on svadha, self-impulse. Verse 6.2.1 CHNDOGYA UPANISHAD ALSO SAYS IT सदेव सोम्येदमग्र आसीदेकमेवाद्वितीयम् । तद्धैक आहुरसदेवेदमग्र आसीदेकमेवाद्वितीयं तस्मासतः सज्जायत ॥ ६.२.१ ॥ sadeva somyedamagra āsīdekamevādvitīyam | taddhaika āhurasadevedamagra āsīdekamevādvitīyaṃ tasmādasataḥ sajjāyata || 6.2.1 || 1. Somya, before this world was manifest there was only existence, one without a second. On this subject, some maintain that before this world was manifest there was only non-existence, one without a second. Out of that non-existence, existence emerged. Immortality of jelly fish is unproven; matter is neither created nor destroyed is alone proven. One from a source, gets back into, and recycled as different is not immortality. Jellyfish, also known as sea jellies, are the medusa-phase of certain gelatinous members of the subphylum Medusozoa, which is a major part of the phylum Cnidaria. ANY PHYLUM CANNOT BE A LIFE OF CONTUITY; in that case human according to Vedas @ Punar jAnMA is going by one gate and coming by another Gate as a cyclic format. Jellyfish, also known as jellies, are fascinating animals that spend their lives floating in the oceans. Unlike their name suggest, jellyfish are not really fish as they lack a backbone. In fact, these animals are actually invertebrates and they are more closely related to corals, sea anemones, and sea whips than fish. These simple animals belong to the phylum Cnidaria and are composed of 95% water! While four of the classes that belong to the phylum Cnidaria are often considered as jellyfish, true jellyfish belong to the class Scyphozoa. They adapt and change as a coral. K Rajaram IRS 24624 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx On Mon, 24 Jun 2024 at 21:24, Rajaram Krishnamurthy <[email protected]> wrote: > CULTURAL QA 06202424 > > TOPIC- BIOLOGY- QA BASED ON QUORA- Compiled > > Q1 How can bats see at night? > > KR NOT JUST BATS ALONE. > > Dolphins and Whales: Cetaceans such as dolphins, porpoises, and some > species of whales also use echolocation. They emit clicking sounds, and by > listening to the echoes, they can locate prey, navigate underwater > environments, and communicate with each other. > > Toothed Whales: Within the cetaceans, toothed whales like orcas, sperm > whales, and belugas are particularly adept at echolocation. They have > specialized structures in their heads calle melons that help focus and > direct sound waves. > > Shrews: Some species of shrews, such as the Eurasian least shrew, use > echolocation to navigate in low-light environments and detect prey like > insects and small vertebrates. > > Swiftlets: Certain species of swiftlets, such as the cave swiftlet, use > echolocation to navigate and find their way in dark caves where they roost. > > Oilbirds: Oilbirds are nocturnal birds found in South America that use > echolocation to navigate in complete darkness within their cave habitats. > > These species have evolved specialized adaptations in their auditory > systems and behaviours to effectively use echolocation as a tool for > survival, navigation, and communication in their respective environments. > > Q2 Why is the cell called the unit of life? > > KR In biology, a "cell" is indeed considered the basic > structural and functional unit of living organisms. Cells are the smallest > entities that can independently carry out the activities necessary for > life. Here are some key points about cells: > > Structure: Cells are enclosed by a membrane (plasma membrane) that > separates the cell's interior from its external environment. Inside the > membrane, cells contain various organelles (such as the nucleus, > mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, etc.) that perform specific functions. > > Function: Cells perform a wide range of functions necessary for life, > including metabolism, growth, reproduction, responding to stimuli, and > maintaining homeostasis. > > Types of Cells: There are two main types of cells: > > Prokaryotic Cells: These are simpler cells found in bacteria and archaea. > They lack a defined nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. > > Eukaryotic Cells: These are more complex cells found in plants, animals, > fungi, and protists. They have a nucleus that houses the genetic material > (DNA) and membrane-bound organelles. > > Cell Theory: The cell is a fundamental concept in biology, central to the > cell theory proposed by Matthias Schleiden (plants) and Theodor Schwann > (animals) in the 19th century. This theory states that all living organisms > are composed of one or more cells, and that cells arise from pre-existing > cells. > > Unity in Diversity: Despite the diversity of life forms on Earth, the > fundamental > principles of cell structure and function are remarkably conserved across > different species, illustrating the unity of life. > > Understanding the cell as the basic unit of life is crucial in biology, as > it forms the foundation for studying organisms at various levels of > complexity, from single-celled organisms to multicellular organisms like > humans. > > What is in the universe is also in the body is called Yat ande dat > brahmande in Samskritham. The Greeks called it microcosm (body) and > macrocosm (earth or universe). The Upanishads also say, "One is in all, all > is in one." Everything is interconnected. are dependent on each other. They > said that they cannot be separated separately. Scientists have similar > views on nuclear and nuclear energy. The Upanishads' descriptions of > Brahman and Atman correspond to scientific-physical concepts: “It is the > greatest of all, the smallest of all the smallest. Neither is the theme; > Not subtle. Neither fire nor water. Not shadow, not darkness; Not air, not > gas; Not attached to anything, tasteless, smellless, eye, ear, nose, mouth, > not inside, not outside. Even if it is taken, it will not decrease. If it > is taken from it, it will not diminish, it will remain (Purnamathapurnamitam > ………………..purnam eva udichyate)- Scholars say that all this in > Brahadaranyaka Upanishad is like “Quantum Theory” in physics. > > There is a small space in the heart. It has enough space outside to > expand. Everyone should know that. Outside the sun, moon, and stars, the > heavens are within the space of the heart. (Chandogya Upanishad) > > Verse 8.1.3 यावान्वा अयमाकाशस्तावानेषोऽन्तर्हृदय अकाश उभे > अस्मिन्द्यावापृथिवी अन्तरेव समाहिते उभावग्निश्च वायुश्च सूर्याचन्द्रमसावुभौ > विद्युन्नक्षत्राणि यच्चास्येहास्ति यच्च नास्ति सर्वं तदस्मिन्समाहितमिति ॥ > ८.१.३ ॥ yāvānvā ayam ākāśastāvāneṣo'ntarhṛdaya akāśa ubhe > asmindyāvāpṛthivī antareva samāhite ubhāvagniśca vāyuśca > sūryācandramasāvubhau vidyunnakṣatrāṇi yaccāsyehāsti yacca nāsti sarvaṃ > tadasminsamāhitamiti || 8.1.3 || > > 3. [The teacher replies:] ‘The space in the heart is as big as the space > outside. Heaven and earth are both within it, so also fire and air, the sun > and the moon, lightning and the stars. Everything exists within that space > in the embodied self—whatever it has or does not have’. > > AND TIRUMULAR TRANSLATED IT IN TAMIL AS: > > அண்டத்தி னுள்ளே அளப்பரி தானவள் > > பிண்டத்தி னுள்ளே பெருவெளி கண்டவள் > > குண்டத்தி னுள்ளே குணம்பல காணினும் > > கண்டத்தி னுள்ளே கலப்பறி யார்களே > > Cell, atom, space any difference? K Rajaram IRS 24624 > > xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > On Mon, 24 Jun 2024 at 03:26, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> *CULTURAL QA 06-2024-24* >> >> *TOPIC- BIOLOGY- QA BASED ON QUORA- Compiled* >> >> *Q1 How can bats see at night?* >> >> A1 Violet Sanchez, May 22 >> >> Bats have the ability to see at night through a process called >> echolocation . They emit high - frequency sounds and listen for the echoes >> that bounce back , allowing them to create a mental map of their >> surroundings . This allows them to navigate and hunt for insects in the >> dark . Additionally , bats have large , sensitive ears that help them >> detect the slightest movements and noises . This combination of >> echolocation and sensitive hearing allows bats to see in the dark with >> incredible accuracy . >> >> *Q2 Why is the cell called the unit of life?* >> >> A2 Ozonex Edits,Studied Biology & Chemistry at University of >> Pune (MES Abasaheb Garware College)Thu >> >> Cell is the Structural and Functional Organism of any living organism. >> Our body is composed of Cell. >> >> The cell is called the unit of life because it is the smallest structure >> capable of performing all the processes essential for life. Here's why: >> >> 1.Basic Building Block: Every living organism, from the tiniest bacteria >> to the largest whale, is made up of cells. In multicellular organisms, >> cells come together to form tissues, organs, and systems, while in >> unicellular organisms, a single cell carries out all life functions. >> >> 2. **Fundamental Functions**: Cells perform all the basic functions of >> life, such as metabolism (converting nutrients into energy), growth, and >> reproduction. They also respond to their environment and maintain >> homeostasis, which is the balance of internal conditions. >> >> 3. **Genetic Material**: Cells contain genetic material (DNA) that guides >> their functions and is passed on during reproduction. This genetic code is >> essential for inheritance and the continuity of life. >> >> 4. **Complexity and Organization**: Despite their small size, cells are >> highly organized structures. They have various organelles, like the >> nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes, each performing specific roles that >> contribute to the cell's survival and function. >> >> 5. **Self-Sufficiency**: A single cell can carry out all necessary >> activities to sustain life independently, demonstrating that it is the >> smallest unit that embodies the properties of life. >> >> In summary, the cell is the basic unit of life because it is the smallest >> entity that can independently perform all the functions necessary for life, >> ensuring the survival, growth, and reproduction of the organism. >> >> *Q3 What plants attracts snakes?* >> >> A3 Ambuj Sharma,Digital Marketing Executive at BytesView >> Analytics Pvt Ltd (2022–present)May 14 >> >> Yes, you read it right there are many plants that attract snakes. Basically, >> plants contain high fragrances we can say rosemary, morning glory, jasmine, >> etc. attract snakes even more. Snakes have a smell sensor called >> Jacobson’s organ which attracts them to flower fragrance. There are some >> plants that attract snakes: >> >> 2. Citrus Tree 3. Sandalwood 4. Oak 5. Palm Tree 6. Juniper bushes >> >> There are some plants that attract snakes, just be careful before >> planting them otherwise can take some precautions before planting. >> >> My note- Authority not checked by me. There are jasmine plants and Lime >> trees in my garden. My thinking was lime trees repel snakes. However I >> keep my premises very neat and tidy, so far no snakes are seen by their >> side. >> >> *Q4 What is the smallest bird in the world?* >> >> A4 Poppy Brunskill, Jun 7 >> >> The smallest bird in the world is the Bee Hummingbird (*Mellisuga >> helenae*), native to Cuba. This diminutive bird measures just about 2.2 >> inches (5.5 cm) in length and weighs approximately 1.6 to 2 grams, lighter >> than a penny. Despite its tiny size, the Bee Hummingbird is notable for its >> vibrant plumage; males display striking iridescent feathers with a bright >> red throat and a greenish-blue upper body. >> >> These birds are incredibly agile fliers, capable of hovering in mid-air >> and flying backward, thanks to their rapid wing beats, which can reach up >> to 80 times per second. Their diminutive size and high-energy demands >> necessitate frequent feeding, primarily on nectar from flowers and small >> insects. The Bee Hummingbird plays a crucial role in pollination, making it >> an essential part of its ecosystem despite its minuscule stature. >> >> *Q5 Why has natural selection never evolved to produce an >> immortal species?* >> >> A5 Steve Baker, Senior Software Engineer (2013–present)May 19 >> >> An immortal species would be unable to evolve - and if it can’t evolve, >> then evolution can’t make it better. >> >> That said - there is just ONE known species that is believed to be >> immortal. A jellyfish called Turritopsis dohrnii can respond to stress >> by reverting to a “childhood” stage - it then goes through it’s normal >> lifecycle.So - the adult animal can go back to being a polyp and then >> starts it’s life over again. >> >> Gopalakrishnan 24-6-2024 >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "iyer123" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1910968877.5149625.1719217555774%40mail.yahoo.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1910968877.5149625.1719217555774%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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