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Kokina (Ruscus aculeatus L.)

Kokina (Ruscus aculeatus L.)

(543 words)
December 31, 2025

Kokina is a term used for bouquets sold primarily during the Christmas season, especially by florists. These bouquets are composed of the red fruits of Smilax excelsa and the spiny green shoots of a plant known as silcan or sincan, also referred to as rabbit's ear (Ruscus aculeatus L.). These components are assembled and then marketed under the name “kokina”.Image Related to Kokina Sales (Pexels)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">The plant referred to as “tavşanmemesi” in this

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Fatma Köroğlu

Fatma Köroğlu

Water Monkey

Water Monkey

(259 words)
December 1, 2025

What Is a Capybara?The capybara is a large rodent that enjoys living both on land and in water. Despite its name including the word “monkey,” it is not related to monkeys at all!Where Does It Live?The capybara’s native habitat is South America. However, humans have introduced them to other countries as well. In Türkiye, they have begun to establish populations in certain wetland areas.What Does Its Body Look Like?Its body is large, stout and covered in thick waterproof fur.Its teeth are orange i

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Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

Chloroplast

Chloroplast

(717 words)
December 5, 2025

Chloroplast is an important organelle found in plant, algal, and some protist cells where photosynthesis occurs. This organelle converts light energy into chemical energy, enabling the synthesis of organic compounds. Chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells are surrounded by a double membrane and possess their own genetic material and protein synthesis machinery.Chloroplast Organelle (Generated by Artificial Intelligence.)" image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Morphology and Structure of t

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Zehra Yayla

Zehra Yayla

BioremediationBi

Bioremediation

(729 words)
December 1, 2025

Bioremediation is the process by which chemical and organic pollutants contaminating the environment are naturally cleaned up through microorganisms, plants, or enzymes. This method is more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective compared to traditional physical and chemical treatment techniques. Bioremediation can target a wide range of contaminants including petroleum and oil spills, pesticides, heavy metals, industrial waste, and other organic pollutants. The process reduces

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PINAR GÜNER

PINAR GÜNER

How Do Plants Breathe?

How Do Plants Breathe?

(257 words)
December 1, 2025

Plants and RespirationPlants breathe just like humans, but they do not have lungs. They absorb gases through their leaves, stems, and roots. Plants require two essential gases: oxygen and carbon dioxide.How Do Gases Enter Plants?Plants take in gases through a process called diffusion, in which gases move from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration. During photosynthesis, leaf cells use carbon dioxide, reducing its concentration inside the leaf and allowing new gas to enter

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Miray GÜR

Miray GÜR

Succulents

Succulents

(221 words)
December 2, 2025

Succulents: Amazing Plants That Thrive Without Water!Succulents are special plants that store water in their leaves, stems, or roots. They can survive for long periods without water—even in extremely hot places like deserts!🌵 They Store Water: Succulents store water inside their leaves, so they need very little water. This allows them to survive for long periods without watering.🌿 Easy to Care For: Growing succulents is very simple. Just give them some sunlight and water them occasionally, and

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Meryem Şentürk Çoban

Meryem Şentürk Çoban

These Strange Plants (Book)Th

These Strange Plants (Book)

(289 words)
December 3, 2025

Tarık Uslu's second book in the children’s and young adults’ series Strange Things, titled These Strange Plants, presents unusual facts about the plant world in a light, accessible language designed for children and young readers. Published in 2008, this book aims to explore the lives, roles in nature, and intriguing characteristics of plants. The illustrator of the book is Mustafa Deliormanlı. Since These Strange Plants is not a work of fiction, it does not feature a central character.SubjectTh

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Muhammed Mesud Ekinci

Muhammed Mesud Ekinci

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