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Let's celebrate world ocean Month this June!

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Phacus gigas is a species of unicellular, flagellated euglenoid protist, found mostly in freshwater environments. It belongs to the genus Phacus, which is known for its flattened, leaf-like cells and photosynthetic ability. Taxonomy - Kingdom: Excavata Phylum: Euglenozoa Class: Euglenophyceae Order: Euglenales Family: Phacaceae Genus: Phacus Species: Phacus gigas Characteristics - Size: One of the largest species in the genus Phacus (hence the name gigas, meaning "giant"). Shape: Flattened and leaf-like, often rigid in form. Flagella: Has a long flagellum used for locomotion. Chloroplasts: Contains green chloroplasts for photosynthesis. Pellicle: The outer surface is stiff and made of protein strips, helping maintain its shape. Paramylon bodies: Stores energy in the form of paramylon granules (a type of carbohydrate unique to euglenoids). Habitat - Found in freshwater bodies like ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. Prefers nutrient-rich (eutrophic) waters. Ecological Role - Acts as a primary producer due to its photosynthetic ability. Part of the planktonic community—important in aquatic food chains. Can be an indicator of water quality, especially eutrophic conditions. Interesting Facts - Often studied under microscopes in biology classes for its distinct shape. It can move toward light sources (positive phototaxis), a behavior used to optimize photosynthesis.

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🐻‍❄️ What is a Tardigrade? The tardigrade, often called a “water bear” or “moss piglet,” is a microscopic, water-dwelling animal known for its incredible survival abilities. Despite being tiny—only 0.3 to 0.5 mm long—tardigrades are some of the toughest creatures ever discovered. 🧬 Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Tardigrada First discovered in 1773 by Johann August Ephraim Goeze Name "Tardigrade" means “slow walker” in Latin 🔍 Key Features Body: Short, plump, segmented body with eight legs and tiny claws at the end of each limb. Habitat: Found all over the world — from deep oceans and icy mountain tops to moss, lichens, and soil. Diet: Feed on plant cells, algae, and small invertebrates. 🌌 Extreme Survivors Tardigrades are extremophiles, meaning they can survive extreme conditions that would kill most life forms: ❄️ Freezing to near absolute zero 🔥 Boiling temperatures ☢️ Radiation 💧 Years without water (by going into cryptobiosis) 🪐 Even outer space (survived vacuum and cosmic radiation during space experiments!) 💤 Cryptobiosis: The Survival Trick When faced with harsh conditions, tardigrades dry out, curl into a ball called a “tun”, and suspend their metabolism. They can stay in this state for decades, then rehydrate and come back to life when water returns! 🧠 Fun Facts Tardigrades have been sent into space—and survived! They may be among the first organisms to colonize other planets, if we ever terraform. Despite their toughness, they’re completely harmless to humans.

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The flow visualization of Typhoon Yagi! We're trying to understand the dynamics of natural disasters. We are curious, what kind of information that we can extract from the flow patterns of a typhoon?

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Cherishing the known while humbly peeping through the clouds to taste the unknown! @shiomverse : One stop shop for digital intelligence & clarity! #CLARITY #IMAGE #VIDEO