Natural History

2 articles

19 oct. 2023

Aphid Mummies: The Bizarre Life Cycle of Parasitoid Wasps and Their Aphid Hosts

Aphid parasitoids are tiny wasps that inject their eggs into living aphids. The larvae hatch inside and feed on the aphid, eventually killing it and causing its body to form a hardened mummy shell. This protects the developing wasp pupa inside.

Matthew Cicanese
6 minutes de lecture

18 oct. 2023

Gembone Cabochons: Discover the Mesmerizing Beauty of Dinosaur Bone Jewelry

Gembone cabochons offer a portal to prehistory. Formed from minerals replacing dinosaur fossils, these magical gems blend organic and inorganic. Fiery stripes of red-orange radiate through earthy shapes and layers of ancient bone. Each hand-crafted piece contains worlds within worlds.

Matthew Cicanese
9 minutes de lecture