Invertebrates

The CURLA Entomological Museum is the biggest of its kind. It was built in Honduras and founded by Sir Robert…

Isn’t it true that, when we think of a ladybird beetle, we envision an insect with a blackhead and a…

Social bees evolved from wasps and are incredibly organized creatures. Each individual has a specific task which it completes without…

Lightning bugs (or fireflies) are creatures that have fascinated humans for thousands of years. Despite there being several different species…

When you think about getting a pet, insects probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. People generally think of cats, dogs, or maybe even a rodent. And yet having an ant farm in the house can be a…

The giant squid is one of the most mysterious and curious animals on our planet. As a result, they have been the subject of many myths and legends throughout history. Today, we want to tell you a little more about…

The praying mantis is a medium-sized insect that possesses many interesting esthetic qualities. The unique positioning of its front legs…

Butterflies are one of the insects we remember most fondly from our childhood. In fact, there are even many butterfly…

No one can deny their beauty. They make our world a happier place and they often amaze us with their…

Whether its life-cycle lasts less than six months or more than five years, the metamorphosis of the dragonfly is morphologically…

Krill is a blanket term we use to describe 86 different species of crustaceans that inhabit the ocean. They’re part…

The giant swallowtail or Papilio cresphontes is an amazing butterfly. It looks very exotic and is found in large numbers…

There are many amazing facts about the life of bees that few of us know. Let’s start by saying that…

People often associate mites with fleas for several reasons. Firstly, they are small, and sometimes even microscopic size. Secondly, they…

Wheat weevils are beetles of the Curculionidae family. However, there are a few subgroups within this group. The subgroup we’re about to discuss here today belongs to the genus Sitophilus. Wheat weevils are a subgroup that belongs to the order…

Leeches are hermaphroditic invertebrates in the Annelida phylum. There are lots of different species of leech, with a wide range of biological diversity. Today, though, we’re going to focus on their use in medicine, and one specific species, Hirudo medicinalis, or…

Commonly, when people write about scorpions they mainly focus on how dangerous they are. Unfortunately, they only promote the myth…

The echinoderms are a group of marine invertebrates. This group includes some of the most iconic marine animals in the…

Soft corals are a type of Cnidaria which stand out for their lack of an internal calcium carbonate skeleton. They form some of those gorgeously colorful coral reefs you’ve probably seen in pictures, especially in tropical areas. These marine invertebrates…

Chagas disease is a condition that mostly affects people in rural areas of Central and South America. It’s almost entirely caused by a tiny little insect: the kissing bug. Also known as the “barber bug” and the “winchuka,” the kissing bug has…