Explaining Biology on Instagram: "This mesmerizing microscopic view reveals a rotifer, a tiny aquatic organism known for its remarkable feeding structure called the corona. The corona appears to rotate, but in reality, it is made of rapidly beating cilia that create powerful water currents. These currents pull in food particles such as algae and bacteria, guiding them toward the rotifer’s mouth with incredible precision. Beyond feeding, the corona also helps the rotifer move through its watery e

Explaining Biology on Instagram: "Dead bodies can sometimes appear to move, and it’s due to natural biological processes after death—not anything supernatural. Here’s why it happens: Why it looks like movement Muscle relaxation: After death, muscles lose control and can relax or shift slightly. Rigor mortis: Muscles stiffen over hours, then later relax again, which can cause small changes in posture. Gas buildup: Decomposition produces gases in the abdomen and chest, which can move limbs, cause

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