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Different Types of Storms That Will Blow Your Mind

A storm is a common natural phenomenon. When there is a newsflash about a storm approaching, it is important to know which type it is, since the precautions to be taken will differ accordingly. As such, ScienceStruck enlightens you about the different types of storms that occur.

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Biology /

12 Types of Ecosystems You Should Know About, But Don’t

Life on Earth is categorized under specific levels of organization, depending upon various factors of different organisms such as complexity, type, population, and adaptation to a specific biome. Ecosystems are considered one of the highest ranks of co-habitation, which encompasses our planet in the form of a single level called Biosphere.

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Biology / Editors' pick

These Symbiotic Relationships in the Rainforest are Truly Remarkable

Tropical rainforests are home to 40% of the plant and animal species inhabiting the Earth. If wildlife experts are to be believed, many of animal species inhabiting these forests are yet to be discovered. Their discovery would take the number of animals finding shelter in this biome beyond our imagination. With such biodiversity, this biome is the best bet when it comes to study of symbiotic relationships between different organisms.

Earth & sky

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Earth Science /

Mafic Vs. Felsic Rocks: Know the Difference

Classification of rocks, minerals, and magma based on the silica content present in them defines them as either mafic or felsic. Learn more about the Mafic vs. Felsic geological classification through this ScienceStruck article.

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