The pectoral fin in humpback whales is much larger in proportion to the body than in other whale species. This has earned the marine mammals the Latin name Megaptera, which means “giant wings.” (Photo: Dr Michael Wenger) Every year, humpback whales...
The special, regular surface structure of the shell probably saves the life of the Antarctic scallop. Thanks to fine grooves, ice cannot stick to it and is washed away by the current. Image: Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research Many organisms living on the...
