mozaik3D - Biology - Animals

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MS-9501 - Biológia - Állatok

Animal and plant cells, cellular organelles Eukaryotic cells contain a number of organelles.

Animal and plant cells, cellular organelles (basic) Typical plant and animal cells exhibit a number of similarities and differences.

The life cycle of vertebrates The life cycle of vertebrates starts with the production of the reproductive cells of an individual and ends with the production of the reproductive cells of the next generation.

Diversity of light-detecting organs Several analogous types of eyes have developed independently through convergent evolution.

Vertebrate brain evolution During the evolution of vertebrates the relative development of brain areas has changed.

The reproduction and development of insects Based on their life cycle, insects can be grouped into three categories: ametabolous, hemimetabolous or holometabolous insects.

Trilobites The ancestors of Arachnida and Crustacea belonged to the class Trilobita.

Ammonites An extinct group of Cephalopoda, with solid external skeletons. They are excellent index fossils.

Carboniferous flora and fauna This animation presents some animals and plants that lived between the Devonian and Permian periods (358–299 million years ago).

Permian flora and fauna This 3D scene presents the flora and fauna of the last period of the Palaeozoic Era.

Ichthyostega A prehistoric amphibian and an early representative of the Tetrapods, which became extinct 360 million years ago.

Deinonychus Deinonychus antirrhopus, the 'terrible claw', was a carnivorous dromaeosaurid dinosaur.

Monsters of the Palaeozoic: sea scorpions Eurypterids are an extinct group of Palaeozoic aquatic arthropods.

Ichthyosaur Fish-like marine dinosaurs which resembled dolphins; a good example of convergent evolution.

Quetzalcoatlus, a giant pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus was one of the largest known flying animals of all time.

Tiktaalik A transitional form between fish and tetrapods, or four-limbed vertebrates.

Triceratops A type of herbivorous dinosaur easily recognisable by its large frill and three horns which lived in the Cretaceous period.

Tyrannosaurus rex, 'tyrant lizard' Large carnivores, perhaps the best known of dinosaurs.

Stegosaurus A type of prehistoric reptile having bony plates on its back, which aided thermoregulation.

Apatosaurus Long-necked herbivorous dinosaur with a robust body.

Pteranodon longiceps A prehistoric flying reptile, similar to birds. However, there is no direct evolutionary link between the two.

Archaeopteryx The archaeopteryx shows characteristics of both birds and reptiles. It is probably the ancestor of birds.

Terror birds This 3D scene presents Titanis walleri, one of the largest species in the genus of 'terror birds'.

Dodo The dodo is an extinct species of birds that used to be native to the island of Mauritius. It has become the symbol of extinction.

Viruses Viruses consist of protein and DNA or RNA; they reprogram infected cells to produce more viruses.

Bacteria (spheres, rods, spirals) Bacteria occur in a wide range of shapes, including spheres, rods and spirals.

Bacteria (advanced) Bacteria are unicellular organisms that have no nuclei and are a few micrometres in length.

The structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells There are two basic cell types: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Amoeba proteus A widespread heterotrophic unicellular organism with constantly changing shape.

Prehistoric armoured fishes Extinct species of fish which had thick ´armour´ protecting the head.

Euglena viridis Unicellular eukaryotes living in freshwaters, capable of feeding autotrophically and heterotrophically.

Paramecium caudatum Common ciliated eucaryotic unicellular organisms widespread in freshwaters.

Tunicates Tunicates are chordates, more closely related to vertebrates than invertebrates.

Dugesia gonocephala One of the most common types of flatworms.

Freshwater pearl mussel An endangered species of freshwater mussel.

Precious coral A species of coral native to the Mediterranean Sea. Its bright red calcareous skeleton has been a prized commodity since the last glacial period.

Sponges The most ancient group of animals, they live underwater, lack real tissues and body symmetry.

Jellyfish Jellyfish are free-swimming marine animals, a species of Cnidaria, the most ancient group of Eumetazoans.

Pearls Pearls, often used as gemstones, are the by-products of certain molluscs' protective mechanisms.

Common earthworm The anatomy of annelids is demonstrated through the example of the common earthworm.

Roman snail A widespread snail species, also popular as food.

Rapana venosa An invasive predatory sea snail species that inhabits warm seas.

Tardigrade Tardigrades can survive in extreme environments, they can even stay alive in outer space.

Sea cucumber It is an echinoderm living on the sea floor that plays an important role in the circulation of substances.

Sea star Sea stars are predatory echinoderms known for their exceptional regenerative abilities.

Purple sea urchin The most common species of sea urchin in the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic Ocean.

Megarian banded centipede This 3D introduces a centipede species widespread in the Mediterranean.

Common cuttlefish One of the best known cuttlefish species.

Spider silk, spider web While the density of spider silk is less than that of nylon filaments, its tensile strength is greater than that of steel.

Fat-tailed scorpion The fat-tailed scorpion is one of the world's most dangerous scorpions.

Mexican redknee tarantula One of the best known species of spiders, often kept as pets. Its bite is not fatal for humans.

Chilean recluse spider The poisonous bite of the Chilean recluse spider poses a serious threat to human health.

Termite mound Get a glimpse into the life of termites and the structure of a termite mound.

Southern wood ant An ant colony consist of a queen, male ants and workers.

European garden spider This animation demonstrates the anatomy of spiders through the example of a common European species.

European honeybee Honeybees produce a sweet and nutritious substance, honey.

Asian giant hornet A giant hornet species native to East Asia, first detected in North America in 2019.

Stag beetle With the example of the stag beetle we demonstrate how insects' muscles function, how insects fly and how they reproduce.

Cockchafer (Maybug) The cockchafer (or maybug) is a widespread bug in Europe. Its larvae, known as chafer grubs are considered a pest.

Long-tailed mayfly Larvae of this type of mayflies spend the first three years of their lives in water, their adult lives last for only one day which they use for mating.

Castor bean tick The castor bean tick is a parasite that feeds on the blood of most mammals, including humans, and transmits several diseases, including the Lyme disease.

Malaria A mosquito-borne illness caused by a single-celled microorganism.

Head lice Parasites that live on the human scalp and feed on blood.

Large white butterfly The large white butterfly is a common species of butterflies, through which we demonstrate the anatomy of butterflies.

European crayfish A type of large freshwater crayfish widespread in Europe.

Axolotl The axolotl, also known as Mexican salamander, is an amphibian species that keeps its gills even in adulthood.

Grass snake A type of snake with a characteristic spot on its neck.

Common European viper A species of venomous snakes widespread in Europe. Its bite is rarely fatal to humans.

Edible frog This animation demonstrates the anatomy of amphibians through the example of a common species of frogs.

European pond turtle The animation shows the anatomy of turtles.

Loggerhead sea turtle The loggerhead sea turtle is one of the most common species of turtles in the Mediterranean Sea.

Veiled chameleon Chameleons are reptiles with an ability to change their colours.

Maltese wall lizard The Maltese wall lizard (Podarcis filfolensis) is a lizard species native to the Maltese Islands.

How do geckos' feet adhere to smooth surfaces? Geckos can walk on walls or even ceilings. The 3D scene explains this ability.

European river lamprey The European river lamprey is a migratory species of jawless fish that feeds on the body fluids of other fish.

West Indian Ocean coelacanth Living fossil, important stage in the evolution of tetrapods.

How do fish breathe? Blood vessels in fishes' gills absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

Freshwater fishes Many freshwater fishes are also popular as food.

Common carp Freshwater fish used as food in many parts of the world.

Sharks A group of fish characterised by a cartilaginous skeleton, well-known species include the great white shark and the great hammerhead shark.

Anglerfish This bizarre-looking fish uses its bioluminescent lure to catch its prey. The animation explains how it works.

Types of feathers The animation demonstrates the most important types of feathers and their fine structure.

Common kingfisher The characteristic colours of the common kingfisher aid the bird in catching its prey.

Common blackbird This animation demonstrates birds' bones and eggs through the example of the common blackbird.

Arctic tern The Arctic tern is famous for its long migration route: it flies from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back again each year.

Mallard This animation demonstrates the anatomy of birds through the example of mallards.

Eurasian eagle-owl The largest owl in Europe is the Eurasian eagle-owl, which hunts silently at night.

Saker falcon The saker falcon is a large bird of prey widespread in Europe and and Asia.

Steppe eagle The steppe eagle is a large eagle species that inhabits steppes and mountains in Asia.

Marsh harrier Marsh harriers are birds of prey found almost worldwide.

Emperor penguin Penguins are birds living in the Antarctic and adapted to cold temperature and swimming.

Western jackdaw Groups of western jackdaws are frequently found in cities. Konrad Lorenz analysed the complex social behaviour of these animals.

Great spotted woodpecker The great spotted woodpecker highly depends on woodland habitat, which is reflected in its anatomy and lifestyle as well.

Mushrooms A mushroom is the fleshy fruiting body of a fungus, made up from hyphae.

Comparison of edible and poisonous mushrooms Certain mushrooms are poisonous and can be fatal for humans when consumed, while others are edible and used widely in cooking.

Niche In ecology, a niche is a term describing the way of life of a species.

Food chains Food chains represent the feeding relationships in an ecosystem.

Regeneration in the animal kingdom Learn about the significance of regeneration in the animal kingdom by examining various examples.

Transport processes This animation explains active and passive transport processes occurring through cell membranes

Enzymes Enzymes are protein molecules catalysing biochemical reactions. Their activity can be regulated.

Mitosis Mitosis is the process by which a eukaryotic cell divides into two cells, and the number of chromosomes remains unchanged.

Meiosis Our gametes are haploid cells produced from diploid cells by meiosis, a special type of cell division.

ADP, ATP ATP is the main source of energy for cells.

NAD⁺, NADP⁺, NADPH NAD⁺ is a coenzyme that plays an important role mainly in catabolic processes, while NADP is important in anabolic processes as hydrogen carriers.

Chlorophyll Chlorophyll is a photosensitive green pigment found in plants; it absorbs light energy, thus plays a vital role in photosynthesis.

Coenzyme A An acyl-carrier coenzyme taking part in both anabolic and catabolic processes.

Darwin's legendary voyage Darwin's legendary voyage aboard HMS Beagle played a crucial role in the development of the Theory of Evolution.