Introduction: Phytoplankton is a combination of two Greek words Phyto means plant and Plankton mean to make a drift. They are found in both salt water and fresh water. These are microscopic plant-like organisms and also make their food by capturing sunlight and converting it into energy. Some of them get more energy by consuming […]
Algae, Mosses, Ferns, Conifers, Flowering Plants of Pakistan
Introduction We can observe various types of plants in our nearby surroundings. Many of these flowers are recognized by us as they grow in our gardens, parks and public places. There is a huge diversity of plants that grow in the world. There are two types of plants such as flowering plants and non-flowering plants. […]
What is Biofouling? Causes, Effects, and Solutions
INTRODUCTION Biofouling is also known as biological fouling. BIOFOULING This term is defined as the undesired or unwanted buildup of small animals, plants, or microorganisms such as algae on surfaces of submerged structures. Due to this buildup, the surfaces are prone to degradation, and the quality of the structures decreases gradually. EXAMPLES OF BIOFOULING Biofouling […]