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  1. Do humans have blue blood? | Ask A Biologist

    Oct 12, 2022 · Have you ever accidentally gotten a paper cut and bright red blood oozed out? Because of experiences like this, most of us associate blood with the color red. We sometimes even use …

  2. Neutrophils | Ask A Biologist

    Jul 12, 2019 · back to comic Neutrophils Early to the scene Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cell. They are also usually the first cells at the scene of infection. They are made in the …

  3. Modes of Reproduction | Ask A Biologist

    Jul 16, 2019 · Instead of providing nutrients in an egg, the female’s body transfers food to the embryo through the blood using a structure called a placenta. Young seahorses develop in their fathers' …

  4. Poison Dart Frog Color and Protection | Ask A Biologist

    Nov 25, 2013 · The story of a frog's life in the rainforest can be one filled with danger. Some frogs are brightly colored and other blend into the forest. Do bright colors work better than dull colors for …

  5. Circulatory System | Ask A Biologist

    Oct 1, 2018 · Circulation for CellsSea anemones are often surrounded by stuck parts of shells that help protect them. Image by Stickpen.

  6. Birds Hormones and Seasons - Ask A Biologist

    Read Singing in the Rain and then take this quiz to test your knowledge!

  7. Beetle Protection | Ask A Biologist

    May 19, 2017 · A Brief Story of Insect BloodThe blood or haemolymph of blister beetles is similar to that of other insects in that it contains nutrients (taken from the food that the beetles eat) that are carried …

  8. Bird Comparison - Ask A Biologist

    Dec 20, 2017 · This search option will allow you to select multiple birds, either by a genus search or a common name search. The search field will start autopopulate based on what you type. If you want …

  9. Gene Expression | Ask A Biologist

    Apr 5, 2016 · The Different Cells of Our Bodies Let's take a journey through the body. If you shrunk down to the size of a cell and were transported into the body, how might you tell where exactly you …

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    Be Part of Ask A Biologist By volunteering, or simply sending us feedback on the site. Scientists, teachers, writers, illustrators, and translators are all important to the program. If you are interested in …