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As seed dispersers, cranes contribute to the regeneration of holm oak forests and the ecological balance of the dehesas However, agricultural intensification and habitat loss threaten this ancient bond between birds and landscape Protecting the dehesas means protecting their history and their future
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Here, they feed primarily on acorns but also on roots, insects, and small invertebrates, taking advantage of the rich biodiversity of the ecosystem. Although they breed in the wet boreal forests and northern taigas, the dehesas are their temporary home.
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Each chiffchaff we observe is a living indicator of the changes our planet is undergoing. Their altered habits send us a silent warning about the transformation of ecosystems and the urgent need to protect biodiversity.
#wildlifephotography #conservation #naturelovers #earth #wildlifeprotection
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This December, something extraordinary is happening: chiffchaffs are actively feeding on insects in the middle of winter. This phenomenon reveals the impact of global warming, which is altering natural cycles and allowing insects to survive in traditionally cold seasons. #naturephotography
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#strawberrytree #arbutusunedo #biodiversity #laurelforest #nature #iberianflora #relicts #ecosystems #nativeplants #plantsofinstagram
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It is found in temperate areas of the Iberian Peninsula, from the Mediterranean to Galicia, and has an incredible ability to regenerate after fires. Although the ancient laurel forests disappeared due to glaciations and climate change, the strawberry tree endures as a botanical gem from the past. 🌳
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The strawberry tree can reach up to 10 meters tall, has reddish, fissured bark, and bright green leaves. Its fruits take a year to ripen and display green, yellow, orange, and red colors on the same tree, providing food for birds and mammals throughout the year.
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Thanks! Autumn sunsets are the best
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To identify Jupiter in the sky, look for a bright point of light with a light brown color that does not twinkle, unlike stars. If you have a telescope, you might even see details like the Great Red Spot. This event occurs approximately every 13 months, offering a unique opportunity
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Jupiter's opposition will occur exactly at 9:19 PM Spanish peninsular time (8:19 PM GMT). During this event, Jupiter will be fully illuminated from our terrestrial perspective and at its closest point to Earth, facilitating its observation with the naked eye.
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we will witness this unique phenomenon. With telescopes or binoculars, we can observe Jupiter's impressive atmospheric bands and its Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. Each of these moons has its own story and fascinating characteristics.
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On this occasion, Jupiter will be in the Taurus constellation, not Aries as initially mentioned. Jupiter will shine with a magnitude of -2.8, being the brightest object in the sky after the Sun, Moon, and Venus. #jupiteropposition #astronomy #nightsky #exploretheuniverse
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The word "planet" comes from the Greek planetes, meaning "wanderer". These celestial bodies move through the firmament, standing out among the fixed stars. During the opposition, Earth is positioned between the Sun and Jupiter, allowing this gaseous giant to shine intensely. #jupiter
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Yo hago divulgación sobre ciencias de la naturaleza, incluida la geología
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In nature's vast tapestry, these fungi remind us that beauty and repulsion are subjective concepts. The Phallales, with their extravagant forms and intense odors, are a living testament to the astonishing diversity and ingenious adaptations of the fungal kingdom.
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Phallales like Phallus impudicus often live in symbiosis with tree roots, forming mycorrhizae. Their distribution is broad, primarily covering the Northern Hemisphere from Europe's temperate forests to Asia's jungles, although some species like Aseroë rubra have spread to other continents.
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The gasteroid fungi, particularly the order Phallales, which this fungus belongs to, are characterized by their unique and often striking reproductive structures, exhibit surprising morphological diversity. However, they share a common trait: their intense and generally unpleasant aroma.
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Flies, in search of food, land on the fungus's "gleba," a sticky substance containing spores. As they feed on this substance, the flies pick up the spores on their legs and bodies, and when they fly away, they disperse these spores to new locations, facilitating the fungus's reproduction.
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Economically, they support tourism and recreational activities. However, challenges like groundwater overexploitation and climate change threaten their survival.
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The Tablas de Daimiel, formed by the confluence of the Guadiana and Cigüela rivers, are vital for biodiversity, providing habitat for many aquatic species and migratory birds.
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These ducks, with their distinctive spoon-shaped bills, are adept at filtering food from the water, helping control invertebrate populations and seed dispersal.
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Las mejores montañas, sin dudarlo un segundo
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The story of Ambros and Ruvkun is a testament to the transformative power of science. From a farm to the most advanced laboratories, their work reminds us that great ideas can emerge anywhere and change the world, one microRNA at a time.
#victorambros #garyruvkun
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The potential of microRNAs does not stop here. Applications are being explored in agricultural biotechnology to sustainably control pests, as well as in personalized therapies that could revolutionize the treatment of various diseases
#scientificresearch #discoveries #health #medicine
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This discovery has had a profound impact on science and medicine. MicroRNAs are now used as biomarkers to diagnose diseases like cancer and diabetes. Moreover, they are opening new frontiers in the development of antiviral therapies and more precise oncological treatments
#microRNA #molecularbiology
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Ambros and Ruvkun, hailing from diverse backgrounds—a dairy farm in Vermont and the laboratories of Massachusetts General Hospital—made an unexpected breakthrough in 1993 while studying the Caenorhabditis elegans worm. They discovered that microRNAs regulate gene expression
#nobelprizeinmedicine