, 12 August 2020
Death is a fascinating and important topic for many scientists. It can also reveal much about life. If you get 5/5 this week, maybe you should consider a career in thanatology!
Turritopsis dohrnii is commonly known as the immortal jellyfish, and it can turn back into a polyp when it gets too old.
Archaeopteryx was a bird-like dinosaur. Pteranodon was a flying reptile, Plesiosaurus was a marine reptile, and Dimetrodon was a synapsid (traditionally known as a “mammal-like reptile”).
Most people have two lacrimal glands, one above each eye, and they’re responsible for producing tears.
Apoptosis is the body’s way of removing unwanted cells.
Pluto’s largest moon is Charon, but four more moons have been discovered since 2005.
Congratulations! You are a real science whiz!
Oh dear! Better brush up before the next quiz!
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