The document discusses examples of complex biological systems and camouflage techniques found in various insects and plants. It describes in detail the defense mechanisms of bombardier beetles, tortoise beetles, fireflies, and Venus flytraps. It notes the incredible designs could not have formed by chance and are evidence of an intelligent Creator. Camouflage techniques are also presented, such as caterpillars mimicking tree branches and insects blending in with flower patterns. The document argues these designs prove evolution cannot explain life and point to a supreme designer, Allah.
OK: Landscaping to Attract ButterfliesSotirakou964
This document provides information on attracting butterflies, moths, and skippers to landscapes by providing suitable habitats. It discusses the physical characteristics and lifecycles of Lepidopterans. Key recommendations for an effective butterfly garden include planting a mixture of native perennials and annuals that provide nectar and host plants, in a sunny area sheltered from wind with additional features like mud puddles. Maintaining such a habitat helps conserve these important pollinators.
Scientific classification systems organize living things in a hierarchical structure from broad categories to specific levels. This allows scientists to efficiently communicate and compare organisms. Classification systems start with assigning every species a unique two-part scientific name that is universally understood. Organisms are then grouped into domains, kingdoms, phyla and other taxonomic ranks based on their evolutionary relationships and physical characteristics. This standardized naming and categorization helps scientists make sense of the diversity of life.
Ants live in highly organized colonies and display an advanced form of social organization and division of labor. Their colonies can reach populations of over a million ants who work cooperatively to survive. Ants communicate chemically through pheromones and tactilely to coordinate their activities. Different species of ants have different lifestyles and roles within their colonies, from leaf-cutters that grow fungus to harvesters that store seeds. Their social behaviors have been finely tuned through evolution to allow their societies to thrive.
“Occam’s Razor is a scientific and philosophical rule that entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily which is interpreted as requiring that the simplest of competing theories be preferred to the more complex or that explanations of unknown phenomena be sought first in terms of known quantity”. [1] Merriam Webster Dictionary, in other words, Occam’s razor says that, of two explanations that account for all the facts, the simpler one is more likely to be correct. “The greatest disorder of the intellect is to believe things because one wishes they were so” [2] Louis Pasteur, 1875. Supposing a man finds a watch. Deliberately or by accident the man smashes the watch to smithereens.
The document summarizes hunting techniques used by various animals to obtain their sustenance, as provided by Allah. It describes how jumping spiders hunt using camouflage and 360-degree vision, how scorpions are well-protected and use venom to subdue prey, how snakes efficiently move on hot sand, and how chameleons skillfully use their long tongues to capture insects. It also discusses plants that attract insects using scent and stickiness to digest them, and fish that shoot pressurized water or use appendages like hooks to hunt. All of these hunting methods demonstrate Allah's precise creation of living things to survive.
Carpenter ants in Southeast Asia are at risk of becoming zombies controlled by the parasitic fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis. The fungus invades the ants' bodies, weakening but not killing them. It then releases chemicals to take control of the ants' brains and compel them to leave their nests. The fungus guides the zombie ants to an ideal location, forces their jaws to lock in place on a leaf, and consumes their brains. Fruiting bodies then sprout from the ants' heads to release fungal spores, completing the life cycle of O. unilateralis.
Entomology is the scientific study of insects. Insects constitute the largest class of living organisms, comprising about 72% of all known animal species. They originated 350-500 million years ago and have been able to dominate other animal groups due to several structural, developmental, behavioral and physiological adaptations. Their small size, hard exoskeleton, high fecundity, specialized food habits, parthenogenic reproduction, diverse habitats and protective strategies have allowed insect populations to thrive with minimal competition for resources.
1) Energy from the sun is captured by producers like plants through photosynthesis and converted into chemical energy stored in organic molecules. 2) Primary consumers, like herbivores, obtain this energy by consuming producers. Secondary consumers eat primary consumers. 3) Energy is lost at each trophic level, with only about 10% transferred between levels. This limits the length of food chains and the number of organisms an ecosystem can support.
OK: Landscaping to Attract ButterfliesSotirakou964
This document provides information on attracting butterflies, moths, and skippers to landscapes by providing suitable habitats. It discusses the physical characteristics and lifecycles of Lepidopterans. Key recommendations for an effective butterfly garden include planting a mixture of native perennials and annuals that provide nectar and host plants, in a sunny area sheltered from wind with additional features like mud puddles. Maintaining such a habitat helps conserve these important pollinators.
Scientific classification systems organize living things in a hierarchical structure from broad categories to specific levels. This allows scientists to efficiently communicate and compare organisms. Classification systems start with assigning every species a unique two-part scientific name that is universally understood. Organisms are then grouped into domains, kingdoms, phyla and other taxonomic ranks based on their evolutionary relationships and physical characteristics. This standardized naming and categorization helps scientists make sense of the diversity of life.
Ants live in highly organized colonies and display an advanced form of social organization and division of labor. Their colonies can reach populations of over a million ants who work cooperatively to survive. Ants communicate chemically through pheromones and tactilely to coordinate their activities. Different species of ants have different lifestyles and roles within their colonies, from leaf-cutters that grow fungus to harvesters that store seeds. Their social behaviors have been finely tuned through evolution to allow their societies to thrive.
“Occam’s Razor is a scientific and philosophical rule that entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily which is interpreted as requiring that the simplest of competing theories be preferred to the more complex or that explanations of unknown phenomena be sought first in terms of known quantity”. [1] Merriam Webster Dictionary, in other words, Occam’s razor says that, of two explanations that account for all the facts, the simpler one is more likely to be correct. “The greatest disorder of the intellect is to believe things because one wishes they were so” [2] Louis Pasteur, 1875. Supposing a man finds a watch. Deliberately or by accident the man smashes the watch to smithereens.
The document summarizes hunting techniques used by various animals to obtain their sustenance, as provided by Allah. It describes how jumping spiders hunt using camouflage and 360-degree vision, how scorpions are well-protected and use venom to subdue prey, how snakes efficiently move on hot sand, and how chameleons skillfully use their long tongues to capture insects. It also discusses plants that attract insects using scent and stickiness to digest them, and fish that shoot pressurized water or use appendages like hooks to hunt. All of these hunting methods demonstrate Allah's precise creation of living things to survive.
Carpenter ants in Southeast Asia are at risk of becoming zombies controlled by the parasitic fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis. The fungus invades the ants' bodies, weakening but not killing them. It then releases chemicals to take control of the ants' brains and compel them to leave their nests. The fungus guides the zombie ants to an ideal location, forces their jaws to lock in place on a leaf, and consumes their brains. Fruiting bodies then sprout from the ants' heads to release fungal spores, completing the life cycle of O. unilateralis.
Entomology is the scientific study of insects. Insects constitute the largest class of living organisms, comprising about 72% of all known animal species. They originated 350-500 million years ago and have been able to dominate other animal groups due to several structural, developmental, behavioral and physiological adaptations. Their small size, hard exoskeleton, high fecundity, specialized food habits, parthenogenic reproduction, diverse habitats and protective strategies have allowed insect populations to thrive with minimal competition for resources.
1) Energy from the sun is captured by producers like plants through photosynthesis and converted into chemical energy stored in organic molecules. 2) Primary consumers, like herbivores, obtain this energy by consuming producers. Secondary consumers eat primary consumers. 3) Energy is lost at each trophic level, with only about 10% transferred between levels. This limits the length of food chains and the number of organisms an ecosystem can support.
The miraculous creation of mosquitoes is hinted at the qurangreatest man
The mention of Mosquitoes in the Holy Quran shows its miraculous creation. Not only that but amazingly the Holy Quran refers to a certain tiny invisible creature living on it, this was photographed by the electronic microscope
The document discusses the complexity of the cell and the eye as revealed by modern science, which dealt major blows to Darwin's theory of evolution. It notes that 19th century scientists viewed life as simple due to limited technology, but discoveries showed cells and eyes have extraordinarily complex designs that could not result from chance. The document advocates intelligent design, pointing to a Creator behind life's intricate systems and superior planning. It argues science demonstrates life was created by God and humans are responsible to their Creator.
This document provides an introduction to insects. It notes that insects make up the most dominant and diverse group of creatures on Earth, found everywhere from deserts to forests. Insects have evolved many adaptations that have led to their success, including wings that allow for flight, a hard exoskeleton, a decentralized nervous system, and specialized defense and reproduction abilities. The document discusses insect diversity in size, lifespan, diet, and metamorphosis. It outlines insects' importance to ecosystems and humans, from pollination and food to disease transmission. Forensically, the study of insect biology can aid criminal investigations. Overall, the document highlights insects' antiquity, abundance, and fascinating traits that have enabled their enduring presence across
The document discusses mini beasts like bugs and their roles in ecosystems and food webs. It provides facts about different types of bugs like flies, caterpillars, and butterflies. It also discusses classifying organisms into a taxonomic hierarchy and identifying the main groups of arthropods like insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans. The document explores food chains and how energy is transferred between producers, consumers, and decomposers. It explains that food webs are more complex than food chains by showing multiple feeding relationships between organisms.
Here are some key similarities and differences between rainforests and coniferous forests:
Similarities:
- Both contain diverse plant and animal species. Rainforests and coniferous forests support a wide variety of flora and fauna.
- Trees are the dominant vegetation type in both ecosystems. Rainforests and coniferous forests are primarily composed of various tree species.
- They play an important role in global carbon and oxygen cycles through photosynthesis.
Differences:
- Climate - Rainforests are located in tropical regions and have warm, humid climates year-round. Coniferous forests occur in temperate zones and experience distinct seasons.
- Precipitation - Rainforests receive high amounts
This document discusses signs of creation in living things through three examples:
1) It describes how plants have biological clocks that allow them to time their activities perfectly according to environmental changes like sunlight.
2) It explains how sharks can detect electric fields in water through specialized sensory organs, allowing them to hunt effectively.
3) It outlines how hibernating bears inspire medical research, as they are able to maintain bone and muscle strength during months of inactivity.
The document argues that these examples show evidence of God's infinite knowledge and power as the creator of living things.
This document contains a biology worksheet with questions about classifying organisms as unicellular or multicellular, defining cell structures and organelles, describing the roles of nutrition, reproduction and interaction in living things, and identifying the correct classifications of bacteria, fungi and protozoa. The student completed the worksheet by writing in short answers and classifications for each question.
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This document discusses the stages of decomposition that occur with a dead body over time, as well as factors that can affect the decay process. It begins with anaerobic bacteria breaking down tissues, followed by blowflies and beetles laying eggs which hatch into maggots that feed on the body. Later stages involve other insects like cheese flies, coffin flies, and beetles as the body dries out. Forensic entomology uses the insect evidence to estimate time of death based on what species are present and their lifecycle stages.
This document discusses the stages of decomposition that occur with a dead body over time, as well as factors that can affect the decay process. It begins with anaerobic bacteria breaking down cells, followed by blowflies and beetles laying eggs which hatch into maggots that feed on the tissues. Later stages involve other insects like cheese flies, coffin flies, and beetles as the body dries out. Forensic entomology uses the insect evidence to estimate time of death based on the lifecycle stages found.
This document contains a worksheet with questions about classifying different types of living things as unicellular or multicellular, defining biological terms like intraspecific and interspecific relationships, identifying structures of plant and animal cells, and matching examples to biological classifications like bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. The student completed the worksheet by answering true/false questions and filling in missing terms.
This document summarizes the intricate process of breathing and oxygen transport in the human body. It describes how air is conditioned in the nose before traveling down the windpipe to the lungs. In the lungs, oxygen passes into the bloodstream through tiny air sacs called alveoli, while carbon dioxide is removed. Specialized cells and molecules like cilia, mucus, and hemoglobin work flawlessly together to transport oxygen to cells and remove waste, demonstrating signs of purposeful design.
Plants play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth by providing oxygen, food, energy and regulating the environment through photosynthesis. Leaves are a marvel of engineering, containing complex systems that harness solar energy to produce nutrients through photosynthesis. Every part of the leaf, from its shape and pores to the intricate processes within, exhibit signs of intelligent design tailored for maximum energy production. However, the leaf's systems are still not fully understood despite modern technology, showing the superiority of its Creator, Allah. Plants are evidence of Allah's perfect artistry and provision for humanity.
Comparing The 18Th Century Physician And Botanist Linnaeus...Natasha Barnett
- Linnaeus established a taxonomic system in the 18th century that classifies organisms in a hierarchy of kingdoms, phyla, classes, orders, families, genera, and species. Later, biologists added the category of domain above kingdom to distinguish between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
- Prokaryotes, which include bacteria and archaea, are single-celled organisms that evolved earlier than eukaryotes and have simpler cellular structures without membrane-bound organelles. Their cells reproduce through binary fission.
- Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells share basic cellular components like DNA, ribosomes, and cell membranes. However, prokaryotes lack
The document provides instructions and background information for dissecting an earthworm to observe its external and internal structures. Key organs and systems that will be examined include the circulatory system with five pairs of hearts, the digestive system containing a pharynx, esophagus, crop, gizzard and intestine, the nervous system with a ventral nerve cord and ganglia, the excretory nephridia, and reproductive organs like ovaries, testes, sperm grooves and genital pores. The purpose is to describe the appearance of various organs and name the parts of different systems like circulatory, digestive and nervous.
The document discusses various techniques used by plants to disperse their seeds. It describes how some plants use the wind, insects, or animals to carry pollen and spread seeds. Other plants use specialized structures like helicopters or parachutes to carry seeds long distances. The document highlights how precisely adapted these dispersal methods are, arguing that such complexity could not arise by chance but must be the work of an intelligent creator, God. It urges readers to contemplate the signs of God's creation in nature.
The document discusses biology and the levels of organization of living things. It explains that biology is the study of living organisms and how they interact with their environment. It describes the hierarchical levels of organization from the biosphere level down to molecules. Key levels include ecosystems, organisms, cells, organelles and molecules. The document also discusses the unity of life based on DNA and how cells are the basic functional units of organisms. It provides examples to illustrate biological concepts like producers and consumers in ecosystems.
- The film deals with exemplary qualities like unity, cooperation and self-sacrifice displayed by tiny Arab birds in the difficult conditions of the Middle East.
- The birds work together communally to find food, share food equally, take turns standing guard, and cooperate to defend against threats like snakes.
- Their cooperation can only be explained by God instilling feelings of unity, cooperation and sacrifice in the birds to help them survive, as mentioned in the Quran.
This document contains a biology worksheet with questions about cell structure, types of cells, kingdoms of living things, microbiology, and ecology. It includes multiple choice questions, true/false questions to correct, matching questions, and fill-in-the-blank questions covering topics like cell organelles, unicellular vs. multicellular organisms, fungi vs. bacteria vs. protozoa, and defining populations, communities, and ecosystems. The worksheet provides answers to check understanding.
Electrical Functions Of Plant And Animal CellsFelicia Barker
The document discusses the role of anion channels in plant and animal cells. Anion channels play a key role in various physiological functions like cell osmoregulation, cell signaling, plant nutrition, and compartmentalization of metabolites and metal tolerance. In plants, anion channels are found in the plasma membrane, tonoplast, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, and chloroplasts. The plasma membrane channels have been the best characterized. Ion channels work like a switch, opening and closing according to controlling factors, allowing massive ion fluxes when open based on electrochemical gradients. Understanding of ion channels improved with the patch clamp technique and first anion channel structure determination in bacteria in 2002.
A bouquet of Allāh (God Almighty's) beauties. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
The document discusses the unique features and behaviors of various animals that demonstrate intelligent design. It describes how whales have hearts the size of small cars to pump blood to cool their bodies in cold waters. It notes that ostrich chicks pretend to be dead for protection, which they couldn't learn or think of on their own. The document highlights the complex wing structures of dragonflies that allow them to fly like helicopters. It concludes that all of these intricate designs found throughout nature point to an intelligent Creator.
The document calls for unity between civilizations and argues that there are more commonalities than differences between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It discusses how Muslims respect and love the prophets of other Abrahamic faiths like Moses and Jesus. Historically, non-Muslims lived in peace and prosperity under Muslim rule, enjoying freedom of religion. However, radicalism from any side threatens global peace and understanding. Education is key to fighting radicalism and building collaboration between faiths.
The miraculous creation of mosquitoes is hinted at the qurangreatest man
The mention of Mosquitoes in the Holy Quran shows its miraculous creation. Not only that but amazingly the Holy Quran refers to a certain tiny invisible creature living on it, this was photographed by the electronic microscope
The document discusses the complexity of the cell and the eye as revealed by modern science, which dealt major blows to Darwin's theory of evolution. It notes that 19th century scientists viewed life as simple due to limited technology, but discoveries showed cells and eyes have extraordinarily complex designs that could not result from chance. The document advocates intelligent design, pointing to a Creator behind life's intricate systems and superior planning. It argues science demonstrates life was created by God and humans are responsible to their Creator.
This document provides an introduction to insects. It notes that insects make up the most dominant and diverse group of creatures on Earth, found everywhere from deserts to forests. Insects have evolved many adaptations that have led to their success, including wings that allow for flight, a hard exoskeleton, a decentralized nervous system, and specialized defense and reproduction abilities. The document discusses insect diversity in size, lifespan, diet, and metamorphosis. It outlines insects' importance to ecosystems and humans, from pollination and food to disease transmission. Forensically, the study of insect biology can aid criminal investigations. Overall, the document highlights insects' antiquity, abundance, and fascinating traits that have enabled their enduring presence across
The document discusses mini beasts like bugs and their roles in ecosystems and food webs. It provides facts about different types of bugs like flies, caterpillars, and butterflies. It also discusses classifying organisms into a taxonomic hierarchy and identifying the main groups of arthropods like insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans. The document explores food chains and how energy is transferred between producers, consumers, and decomposers. It explains that food webs are more complex than food chains by showing multiple feeding relationships between organisms.
Here are some key similarities and differences between rainforests and coniferous forests:
Similarities:
- Both contain diverse plant and animal species. Rainforests and coniferous forests support a wide variety of flora and fauna.
- Trees are the dominant vegetation type in both ecosystems. Rainforests and coniferous forests are primarily composed of various tree species.
- They play an important role in global carbon and oxygen cycles through photosynthesis.
Differences:
- Climate - Rainforests are located in tropical regions and have warm, humid climates year-round. Coniferous forests occur in temperate zones and experience distinct seasons.
- Precipitation - Rainforests receive high amounts
This document discusses signs of creation in living things through three examples:
1) It describes how plants have biological clocks that allow them to time their activities perfectly according to environmental changes like sunlight.
2) It explains how sharks can detect electric fields in water through specialized sensory organs, allowing them to hunt effectively.
3) It outlines how hibernating bears inspire medical research, as they are able to maintain bone and muscle strength during months of inactivity.
The document argues that these examples show evidence of God's infinite knowledge and power as the creator of living things.
This document contains a biology worksheet with questions about classifying organisms as unicellular or multicellular, defining cell structures and organelles, describing the roles of nutrition, reproduction and interaction in living things, and identifying the correct classifications of bacteria, fungi and protozoa. The student completed the worksheet by writing in short answers and classifications for each question.
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This document discusses the stages of decomposition that occur with a dead body over time, as well as factors that can affect the decay process. It begins with anaerobic bacteria breaking down tissues, followed by blowflies and beetles laying eggs which hatch into maggots that feed on the body. Later stages involve other insects like cheese flies, coffin flies, and beetles as the body dries out. Forensic entomology uses the insect evidence to estimate time of death based on what species are present and their lifecycle stages.
This document discusses the stages of decomposition that occur with a dead body over time, as well as factors that can affect the decay process. It begins with anaerobic bacteria breaking down cells, followed by blowflies and beetles laying eggs which hatch into maggots that feed on the tissues. Later stages involve other insects like cheese flies, coffin flies, and beetles as the body dries out. Forensic entomology uses the insect evidence to estimate time of death based on the lifecycle stages found.
This document contains a worksheet with questions about classifying different types of living things as unicellular or multicellular, defining biological terms like intraspecific and interspecific relationships, identifying structures of plant and animal cells, and matching examples to biological classifications like bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. The student completed the worksheet by answering true/false questions and filling in missing terms.
This document summarizes the intricate process of breathing and oxygen transport in the human body. It describes how air is conditioned in the nose before traveling down the windpipe to the lungs. In the lungs, oxygen passes into the bloodstream through tiny air sacs called alveoli, while carbon dioxide is removed. Specialized cells and molecules like cilia, mucus, and hemoglobin work flawlessly together to transport oxygen to cells and remove waste, demonstrating signs of purposeful design.
Plants play a vital role in sustaining life on Earth by providing oxygen, food, energy and regulating the environment through photosynthesis. Leaves are a marvel of engineering, containing complex systems that harness solar energy to produce nutrients through photosynthesis. Every part of the leaf, from its shape and pores to the intricate processes within, exhibit signs of intelligent design tailored for maximum energy production. However, the leaf's systems are still not fully understood despite modern technology, showing the superiority of its Creator, Allah. Plants are evidence of Allah's perfect artistry and provision for humanity.
Comparing The 18Th Century Physician And Botanist Linnaeus...Natasha Barnett
- Linnaeus established a taxonomic system in the 18th century that classifies organisms in a hierarchy of kingdoms, phyla, classes, orders, families, genera, and species. Later, biologists added the category of domain above kingdom to distinguish between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
- Prokaryotes, which include bacteria and archaea, are single-celled organisms that evolved earlier than eukaryotes and have simpler cellular structures without membrane-bound organelles. Their cells reproduce through binary fission.
- Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells share basic cellular components like DNA, ribosomes, and cell membranes. However, prokaryotes lack
The document provides instructions and background information for dissecting an earthworm to observe its external and internal structures. Key organs and systems that will be examined include the circulatory system with five pairs of hearts, the digestive system containing a pharynx, esophagus, crop, gizzard and intestine, the nervous system with a ventral nerve cord and ganglia, the excretory nephridia, and reproductive organs like ovaries, testes, sperm grooves and genital pores. The purpose is to describe the appearance of various organs and name the parts of different systems like circulatory, digestive and nervous.
The document discusses various techniques used by plants to disperse their seeds. It describes how some plants use the wind, insects, or animals to carry pollen and spread seeds. Other plants use specialized structures like helicopters or parachutes to carry seeds long distances. The document highlights how precisely adapted these dispersal methods are, arguing that such complexity could not arise by chance but must be the work of an intelligent creator, God. It urges readers to contemplate the signs of God's creation in nature.
The document discusses biology and the levels of organization of living things. It explains that biology is the study of living organisms and how they interact with their environment. It describes the hierarchical levels of organization from the biosphere level down to molecules. Key levels include ecosystems, organisms, cells, organelles and molecules. The document also discusses the unity of life based on DNA and how cells are the basic functional units of organisms. It provides examples to illustrate biological concepts like producers and consumers in ecosystems.
- The film deals with exemplary qualities like unity, cooperation and self-sacrifice displayed by tiny Arab birds in the difficult conditions of the Middle East.
- The birds work together communally to find food, share food equally, take turns standing guard, and cooperate to defend against threats like snakes.
- Their cooperation can only be explained by God instilling feelings of unity, cooperation and sacrifice in the birds to help them survive, as mentioned in the Quran.
This document contains a biology worksheet with questions about cell structure, types of cells, kingdoms of living things, microbiology, and ecology. It includes multiple choice questions, true/false questions to correct, matching questions, and fill-in-the-blank questions covering topics like cell organelles, unicellular vs. multicellular organisms, fungi vs. bacteria vs. protozoa, and defining populations, communities, and ecosystems. The worksheet provides answers to check understanding.
Electrical Functions Of Plant And Animal CellsFelicia Barker
The document discusses the role of anion channels in plant and animal cells. Anion channels play a key role in various physiological functions like cell osmoregulation, cell signaling, plant nutrition, and compartmentalization of metabolites and metal tolerance. In plants, anion channels are found in the plasma membrane, tonoplast, endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, and chloroplasts. The plasma membrane channels have been the best characterized. Ion channels work like a switch, opening and closing according to controlling factors, allowing massive ion fluxes when open based on electrochemical gradients. Understanding of ion channels improved with the patch clamp technique and first anion channel structure determination in bacteria in 2002.
A bouquet of Allāh (God Almighty's) beauties. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
The document discusses the unique features and behaviors of various animals that demonstrate intelligent design. It describes how whales have hearts the size of small cars to pump blood to cool their bodies in cold waters. It notes that ostrich chicks pretend to be dead for protection, which they couldn't learn or think of on their own. The document highlights the complex wing structures of dragonflies that allow them to fly like helicopters. It concludes that all of these intricate designs found throughout nature point to an intelligent Creator.
The document calls for unity between civilizations and argues that there are more commonalities than differences between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It discusses how Muslims respect and love the prophets of other Abrahamic faiths like Moses and Jesus. Historically, non-Muslims lived in peace and prosperity under Muslim rule, enjoying freedom of religion. However, radicalism from any side threatens global peace and understanding. Education is key to fighting radicalism and building collaboration between faiths.
This document discusses some common beliefs and moral values shared between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. It outlines that the three faiths share a belief in one God, Allah, who is the creator of all things. They also believe in prophets who have been sent with divine books to guide people, in the Day of Judgment when people will be held accountable for their deeds, and in virtues like modesty, justice, and trust in God. The document notes that while the faiths contain different rulings, they essentially offer the same belief and ethical model. It argues that identifying these shared foundations can help followers of the three religions to feel greater proximity to one another.
This document presents a call for unity among believers of different faiths against threats to religious values. It argues that Muslims, Christians and Jews share common beliefs and should work together against ideologies like Darwinism and radicalism. The document outlines areas of shared belief and emphasizes the importance of cooperation over past disputes. It asserts that united, people of faith can counter dangerous indoctrination and build a moral society of peace, security and well-being.
This document provides information about various animals and their abilities, as well as lessons about being grateful to God. It discusses how different birds fly, how ants farm fungus, and special adaptations of penguins, koalas and camels. It emphasizes that God created each species perfectly for their environment and needs. The document concludes with messages about loving God and expressing gratitude for His blessings, being honest, and complying with His moral teachings.
A superstitious religion in modern times, the new age. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
1) The New Age movement emerged from 1960s counterculture as young people rebelled against traditional institutions and embraced Eastern religious beliefs. 2) It combines elements of Eastern religions like Hinduism and Buddhism with Western occult ideas like magic, astrology, and channeling spirits. 3) The movement aims to turn people away from organized religion and belief in God, instead promoting spiritual beliefs outside any formal doctrine.
The document provides an overview of the universe and our solar system. It begins by explaining how vast the universe is compared to distances on Earth. It then discusses theories about the universe having no beginning and summarizes the Big Bang theory of how the universe began from a single point. The document describes our solar system and its planets, noting how perfectly suited Earth is for life while other planets are too hot, cold, or gaseous to support it. It concludes by emphasizing God's creation of the universe and planets in a state of perfect harmony and as a blessing for humanity.
Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya) tells, the real essence of matter. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
1) Adnan Oktar discusses time, eternity, and destiny in an interview. He explains that from Allah's perspective, everything occurs in a single moment, though we perceive time through comparisons in our minds. What we experience as long periods are quite brief to Allah.
2) Oktar further explains that we can never directly experience the original forms of matter due to the atomic structure. There is immense empty space between particles, and we only perceive images formed in our brains.
3) Oktar also notes that vision does not occur through our eyes, but rather arises through images formed in our brains from light waves and other sensory inputs. We perceive reality through these mental representations rather than directly contacting external objects.
Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya's) views on the people of the book 1. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
1. Muslims and the People of the Book (Christians and Jews) share many core beliefs and values, including belief in Allah, prophets like Jesus and Moses, the scriptures, Heaven and Hell. Their faiths have diverged over time but the Quran acknowledges their similarities.
2. Islam teaches that Christians and Jews are "People of the Book" who should be treated with affection and respect. Muslims can intermarry with them and engage in social/business relations. They are considered trustworthy.
3. Armenians as Christians are also considered People of the Book and brothers to Muslims. The border between Turkey and Armenia should be opened to foster friendship between the groups.
Allāh (God Almighty's) miracles of the Qur’an. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
1) The document discusses a book written by Harun Yahya that aims to summarize the collapse of the theory of evolution and refute this theory from the Qur'an.
2) It provides biographical information about Harun Yahya, noting he writes under this pen name to invite people to learn Allah's words and live by them.
3) The author hopes the reader will consider these important topics and find the books useful in better understanding faith and removing doubts about religion.
This document discusses altruism and self-sacrifice in the animal kingdom. It provides numerous examples of animals making great sacrifices for the sake of their offspring, from birds who work tirelessly feeding their young every few minutes, to penguins that go without food for four months to protect their eggs, to crocodiles that gently transport hatchlings to water in their mouths. The document argues that such maternal love and devotion cannot be explained by evolution or natural selection, and must have been inspired by God, who created all living things. It also critiques Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection.
The document discusses various examples of camouflage in animals and how it demonstrates God's creative design. It describes how polar birds change their feather colors to match the environment in different seasons. It also provides examples of insects that mimic leaves and spiders that blend into tree branches. The document argues that these animals could not develop such camouflage abilities themselves and must have been created by God with these traits. It aims to show how nature provides evidence of an intelligent creator.
The document discusses the annual migration patterns of monarch butterflies and salmon. It explains that monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico and back, and salmon swim from rivers to oceans and back to the exact river they were born in. It argues that these animals must have been specially created by God to complete these complex journeys according to a flawless plan due to the precise timing and navigational abilities required.
The document discusses several topics from the Quran:
1. There are no limits to improving one's morality, as one can always become better. Those who think they have reached perfection risk moral and behavioral corruption.
2. The Quran teaches respecting parents, which brings benefits like harmony and support within families.
3. Believers should treat parents with kindness, even if they hold different beliefs, but should not obey parents if it conflicts with religion.
4. Imperfections like illness are actually blessings that test faith and will be removed in paradise, so believers accept their fate rather than complain.
God forbids several poor behaviors in the Qur'an such as mockery, gossip, calling others offensive nicknames, jealousy, despair, and extravagance. Believers are commanded to be patient during difficulties, put their trust in God, and avoid feeling hopeless. The Qur'an teaches that life is a test of one's deeds, and that believers should strive to please God in all their words, thoughts, and actions, not just during prayers. Spending one's entire life for God is among the basic demands of religion.
Bees and beavers are expert architects in nature that display remarkable skills from birth. Bees build hexagonal honeycombs with minimal materials, cooperating to construct the comb from different points until they meet in the middle without imperfections. Beavers dam rivers by cutting down trees, arranging logs and branches into a concave shape that best resists water pressure, forming ponds over months. Both bees and beavers possess innate knowledge and abilities from God to construct dwellings and storehouses through dedicated labor.
The document provides biographical information about the author Harun Yahya and an overview of his works. It states that Harun Yahya writes under a pen name and was born in Ankara in 1956, studying arts and philosophy at university. It notes that since the 1980s he has published many books on political, scientific, and faith-related issues that have helped people strengthen or better understand their faith. The document emphasizes that Harun Yahya's books aim to encourage thoughtful consideration of faith and refute anti-religious ideologies using evidence-based arguments.
This document provides background information about the author Harun Yahya (pen name of Adnan Oktar) and his body of work challenging Darwinism and advocating for Islamic faith. Some key details:
- Harun Yahya has authored over 300 works translated into 73 languages, challenging Darwinism and advocating for belief in Allah and the hereafter.
- His goal is to convey the Quran's message and expose flaws in irreligious ideologies like Darwinism, which rejects faith.
- He argues Darwinism has caused many to lose faith, so refuting it is an important service. His books aim to overcome disbelief through clear, evidence-based arguments.
- Har
World Wars I and II resulted in approximately 65 million deaths total, around half of whom were civilians. The 20th century introduced humanity to "world wars" on a massive, global scale. Both wars featured new, cruel tactics like targeting civilians directly and using chemical weapons. World War I in particular involved brutal trench warfare across Europe that led to over 20 million casualties among soldiers living in horrific conditions. Massive battles like the Somme and Verdun caused hundreds of thousands of deaths while advancing front lines only short distances. The wars had devastating human and social impacts through immense loss of life.
Communist China’s policy of oppression in East Turkestan. englishHarunyahyaEnglish
Harun Yahya discusses the oppression of Uighur Muslims in East Turkestan (Xinjiang) by China. He notes that over 35 million Muslims have been martyred in East Turkestan since 1965, including recent massacres in July 2009 where hundreds of Uighurs were killed while protesting attacks on Uighur workers. Yahya argues that the only way to stop Chinese repression is through the establishment of a Turkish-Islamic Union, which would give Muslims a unified voice and deter China from further oppression. Such a union could also guarantee rights for East Turkestan and improve China's relations with Muslims within its borders.
ESA/ACT Science Coffee: Diego Blas - Gravitational wave detection with orbita...Advanced-Concepts-Team
Presentation in the Science Coffee of the Advanced Concepts Team of the European Space Agency on the 07.06.2024.
Speaker: Diego Blas (IFAE/ICREA)
Title: Gravitational wave detection with orbital motion of Moon and artificial
Abstract:
In this talk I will describe some recent ideas to find gravitational waves from supermassive black holes or of primordial origin by studying their secular effect on the orbital motion of the Moon or satellites that are laser ranged.
Discovery of An Apparent Red, High-Velocity Type Ia Supernova at 𝐳 = 2.9 wi...Sérgio Sacani
We present the JWST discovery of SN 2023adsy, a transient object located in a host galaxy JADES-GS
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Mending Clothing to Support Sustainable Fashion_CIMaR 2024.pdfSelcen Ozturkcan
Ozturkcan, S., Berndt, A., & Angelakis, A. (2024). Mending clothing to support sustainable fashion. Presented at the 31st Annual Conference by the Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR), 10-13 Jun 2024, University of Gävle, Sweden.
Authoring a personal GPT for your research and practice: How we created the Q...Leonel Morgado
Thematic analysis in qualitative research is a time-consuming and systematic task, typically done using teams. Team members must ground their activities on common understandings of the major concepts underlying the thematic analysis, and define criteria for its development. However, conceptual misunderstandings, equivocations, and lack of adherence to criteria are challenges to the quality and speed of this process. Given the distributed and uncertain nature of this process, we wondered if the tasks in thematic analysis could be supported by readily available artificial intelligence chatbots. Our early efforts point to potential benefits: not just saving time in the coding process but better adherence to criteria and grounding, by increasing triangulation between humans and artificial intelligence. This tutorial will provide a description and demonstration of the process we followed, as two academic researchers, to develop a custom ChatGPT to assist with qualitative coding in the thematic data analysis process of immersive learning accounts in a survey of the academic literature: QUAL-E Immersive Learning Thematic Analysis Helper. In the hands-on time, participants will try out QUAL-E and develop their ideas for their own qualitative coding ChatGPT. Participants that have the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription can create a draft of their assistants. The organizers will provide course materials and slide deck that participants will be able to utilize to continue development of their custom GPT. The paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus is not required to participate in this workshop, just for trying out personal GPTs during it.
The cost of acquiring information by natural selectionCarl Bergstrom
This is a short talk that I gave at the Banff International Research Station workshop on Modeling and Theory in Population Biology. The idea is to try to understand how the burden of natural selection relates to the amount of information that selection puts into the genome.
It's based on the first part of this research paper:
The cost of information acquisition by natural selection
Ryan Seamus McGee, Olivia Kosterlitz, Artem Kaznatcheev, Benjamin Kerr, Carl T. Bergstrom
bioRxiv 2022.07.02.498577; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.07.02.498577
(June 12, 2024) Webinar: Development of PET theranostics targeting the molecu...Scintica Instrumentation
Targeting Hsp90 and its pathogen Orthologs with Tethered Inhibitors as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for cancer and infectious diseases with Dr. Timothy Haystead.
Evidence of Jet Activity from the Secondary Black Hole in the OJ 287 Binary S...Sérgio Sacani
Wereport the study of a huge optical intraday flare on 2021 November 12 at 2 a.m. UT in the blazar OJ287. In the binary black hole model, it is associated with an impact of the secondary black hole on the accretion disk of the primary. Our multifrequency observing campaign was set up to search for such a signature of the impact based on a prediction made 8 yr earlier. The first I-band results of the flare have already been reported by Kishore et al. (2024). Here we combine these data with our monitoring in the R-band. There is a big change in the R–I spectral index by 1.0 ±0.1 between the normal background and the flare, suggesting a new component of radiation. The polarization variation during the rise of the flare suggests the same. The limits on the source size place it most reasonably in the jet of the secondary BH. We then ask why we have not seen this phenomenon before. We show that OJ287 was never before observed with sufficient sensitivity on the night when the flare should have happened according to the binary model. We also study the probability that this flare is just an oversized example of intraday variability using the Krakow data set of intense monitoring between 2015 and 2023. We find that the occurrence of a flare of this size and rapidity is unlikely. In machine-readable Tables 1 and 2, we give the full orbit-linked historical light curve of OJ287 as well as the dense monitoring sample of Krakow.
PPT on Sustainable Land Management presented at the three-day 'Training and Validation Workshop on Modules of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Technologies in South Asia' workshop on April 22, 2024.
Microbial interaction
Microorganisms interacts with each other and can be physically associated with another organisms in a variety of ways.
One organism can be located on the surface of another organism as an ectobiont or located within another organism as endobiont.
Microbial interaction may be positive such as mutualism, proto-cooperation, commensalism or may be negative such as parasitism, predation or competition
Types of microbial interaction
Positive interaction: mutualism, proto-cooperation, commensalism
Negative interaction: Ammensalism (antagonism), parasitism, predation, competition
I. Mutualism:
It is defined as the relationship in which each organism in interaction gets benefits from association. It is an obligatory relationship in which mutualist and host are metabolically dependent on each other.
Mutualistic relationship is very specific where one member of association cannot be replaced by another species.
Mutualism require close physical contact between interacting organisms.
Relationship of mutualism allows organisms to exist in habitat that could not occupied by either species alone.
Mutualistic relationship between organisms allows them to act as a single organism.
Examples of mutualism:
i. Lichens:
Lichens are excellent example of mutualism.
They are the association of specific fungi and certain genus of algae. In lichen, fungal partner is called mycobiont and algal partner is called
II. Syntrophism:
It is an association in which the growth of one organism either depends on or improved by the substrate provided by another organism.
In syntrophism both organism in association gets benefits.
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In this theoretical example of syntrophism, population 1 is able to utilize and metabolize compound A, forming compound B but cannot metabolize beyond compound B without co-operation of population 2. Population 2is unable to utilize compound A but it can metabolize compound B forming compound C. Then both population 1 and 2 are able to carry out metabolic reaction which leads to formation of end product that neither population could produce alone.
Examples of syntrophism:
i. Methanogenic ecosystem in sludge digester
Methane produced by methanogenic bacteria depends upon interspecies hydrogen transfer by other fermentative bacteria.
Anaerobic fermentative bacteria generate CO2 and H2 utilizing carbohydrates which is then utilized by methanogenic bacteria (Methanobacter) to produce methane.
ii. Lactobacillus arobinosus and Enterococcus faecalis:
In the minimal media, Lactobacillus arobinosus and Enterococcus faecalis are able to grow together but not alone.
The synergistic relationship between E. faecalis and L. arobinosus occurs in which E. faecalis require folic acid
Immersive Learning That Works: Research Grounding and Paths ForwardLeonel Morgado
We will metaverse into the essence of immersive learning, into its three dimensions and conceptual models. This approach encompasses elements from teaching methodologies to social involvement, through organizational concerns and technologies. Challenging the perception of learning as knowledge transfer, we introduce a 'Uses, Practices & Strategies' model operationalized by the 'Immersive Learning Brain' and ‘Immersion Cube’ frameworks. This approach offers a comprehensive guide through the intricacies of immersive educational experiences and spotlighting research frontiers, along the immersion dimensions of system, narrative, and agency. Our discourse extends to stakeholders beyond the academic sphere, addressing the interests of technologists, instructional designers, and policymakers. We span various contexts, from formal education to organizational transformation to the new horizon of an AI-pervasive society. This keynote aims to unite the iLRN community in a collaborative journey towards a future where immersive learning research and practice coalesce, paving the way for innovative educational research and practice landscapes.
Candidate young stellar objects in the S-cluster: Kinematic analysis of a sub...Sérgio Sacani
Context. The observation of several L-band emission sources in the S cluster has led to a rich discussion of their nature. However, a definitive answer to the classification of the dusty objects requires an explanation for the detection of compact Doppler-shifted Brγ emission. The ionized hydrogen in combination with the observation of mid-infrared L-band continuum emission suggests that most of these sources are embedded in a dusty envelope. These embedded sources are part of the S-cluster, and their relationship to the S-stars is still under debate. To date, the question of the origin of these two populations has been vague, although all explanations favor migration processes for the individual cluster members. Aims. This work revisits the S-cluster and its dusty members orbiting the supermassive black hole SgrA* on bound Keplerian orbits from a kinematic perspective. The aim is to explore the Keplerian parameters for patterns that might imply a nonrandom distribution of the sample. Additionally, various analytical aspects are considered to address the nature of the dusty sources. Methods. Based on the photometric analysis, we estimated the individual H−K and K−L colors for the source sample and compared the results to known cluster members. The classification revealed a noticeable contrast between the S-stars and the dusty sources. To fit the flux-density distribution, we utilized the radiative transfer code HYPERION and implemented a young stellar object Class I model. We obtained the position angle from the Keplerian fit results; additionally, we analyzed the distribution of the inclinations and the longitudes of the ascending node. Results. The colors of the dusty sources suggest a stellar nature consistent with the spectral energy distribution in the near and midinfrared domains. Furthermore, the evaporation timescales of dusty and gaseous clumps in the vicinity of SgrA* are much shorter ( 2yr) than the epochs covered by the observations (≈15yr). In addition to the strong evidence for the stellar classification of the D-sources, we also find a clear disk-like pattern following the arrangements of S-stars proposed in the literature. Furthermore, we find a global intrinsic inclination for all dusty sources of 60 ± 20◦, implying a common formation process. Conclusions. The pattern of the dusty sources manifested in the distribution of the position angles, inclinations, and longitudes of the ascending node strongly suggests two different scenarios: the main-sequence stars and the dusty stellar S-cluster sources share a common formation history or migrated with a similar formation channel in the vicinity of SgrA*. Alternatively, the gravitational influence of SgrA* in combination with a massive perturber, such as a putative intermediate mass black hole in the IRS 13 cluster, forces the dusty objects and S-stars to follow a particular orbital arrangement. Key words. stars: black holes– stars: formation– Galaxy: center– galaxies: star formation
1. A person who examines any corner of the universe from the giant galaxies in space to the living beings
in nature and from his own body to invisible cells, sees a flawless plan incorporating both order and design.
Every aspect of the universe overflows with a precise and explicit fact: The Fact of Creation.
THE FACT OF CREATION
With the contributions of the Science Research Foundation
The world we live in flourishes with life equipped with astonishingly flawless systems. Many amazing
living beings, from birds to plants and from fish to insects, that have no intelligence or mind–and sometimes
even no brains–keep surprising us with the intelligent and successful acts they perform. Most of these behaviors
astonish people. Man, with all his wisdom and knowledge, fails to deal with some of them, let alone succeeding
in imitating them.
...(in) what Allah has created in the heavens and the earth, there are Signs for people
who fear Him.
(Surat an-Nahl, 66)
The incredibly complex defense, reproduction, and hunting systems of insects, which are one of these
types of animals, reveal that all these systems are brought into being by an All-Wise, Almighty Creator. The
wonderful designs in insects are evidence to the being of Allah and His flawless creation. Every person who
contemplates with a clear conscience and unprejudiced mind can see this obvious fact. The greatness of the
number of these insects is quite amazing. For every human being on earth, there are 200 million insects, which is
equivalent to 10 million insects in a square kilometer. There are 30 million insect species, many of which have
not even been named yet.
The Bombardier Beetle
The bombardier beetle is an insect on which an enormous amount of research has been done. The trait
that renders this insect so popular is that it owns a highly complex chemical weapon in its body measuring about
2 centimeters in length. When threatened by another bug, a boiling-hot and irritant solution is formed in its body.
Then the insect squirts this chemical substance at the enemy out of an aperture in its hind section. Driving away
its enemies with this defense mechanism, the bombardier beetle is not even aware of what a miraculous job it
does. This chemical weapon is the outcome of extremely complex chain reactions that occur within the body of
the insect. Specialized structures called secretory lobes make a very concentrated mixture of two chemicals,
hydrogen peroxide and hydroquinone. The mixture is sent into a storage chamber called the collecting vesicle.
The collecting vesicle is connected to a second compartment called the explosion chamber. When the beetle feels
threatened it squeezes muscles surrounding the storage chamber and the chamber suddenly contracts.
Simultaneously, the duct separating the storage chamber from the explosion chamber opens. This forces the
chemical solution to enter the explosion chamber. Immediately after that, the duct of the explosion chamber is
closed. When the chemical solution mixes with enzyme catalysts secreted by ectodermal glands attached to the
explosion chamber, a chain reaction starts. These reactions release a large quantity of heat and the temperature of
the solution rises to the boiling point. Muscles surrounding the channel leading outward from the beetle’s body
allow the steam jet to be directed at the source of danger. And the beetle scalds its enemy by squirting the
boiling-hot solution it produces on it with pressure. This chemical weapon effective enough to repel the enemy
gives no harm to the insect, because the part of the insect’s body where this chemical is produced is lined with a
heat-resistant material. This marvelous system which is found “staggering” by many scientists has to have
formed at once and fully, just like millions of other similar systems in nature. A single piece missing and the
system would not work and the bug would disappear from the earth. Every step of the defense mechanism of the
bug is under the control of a superior mind. The bombardier beetle, just like billions of other living beings, is an
example of the might and matchless creation of the All-Knowing and Almighty Allah. Allah states in the Qur’an:
In your creation and all the creatures He has spread about there are Signs for people with certainty.
(Surat al-Jathiyya: 4)
2. The Tortoise Beetle
On the earth, there are distinctively designed systems of enormous perfection within the bodies of
millions of insects, the names of which we even do not know yet. The vast diversity and detailed design in all
living beings from the smallest to the biggest shows us the infinite Power of our Creator. One of these
wondrously designed insects is this bug. Though smaller than a ladybug, it has big feet in proportion to its size.
The defense mechanism of the insect depends on this characteristic of its feet and its shell. When threatened by
an enemy, the bug pulls its antennae and feet in and clutches the ground like a sucker. The inside of the shell is
designed to accommodate the antennae and feet when pulled in. Due to its structure, it is impossible to turn the
bug upside down. The purpose of the ant that tries to turn the bug upside down, is to reach the soft tissue under
the shell to debilitate it. Yet, the ant cannot turn the bug upside down because of its defense system. Despite the
fact that its size is bigger than the bug, the ant gives up the effort in less than a minute after a hard struggle.
When the superb design of the bug is viewed under the microscope, its feet are seen to have 60 thousand hairs.
When viewed under the electron microscope, these hairs are observed to divide into two to become forked and
have a soft spongy sole at their tips. At a close examination, the ground they cling to is observed to have traces
of oil made up of thousands of droplets. This oil that is produced in the glands at the roots of the hairs leaks in
the cavities, and from here proceeds to the tip of the hairs where it wets the spongy tissue. The reason why this
bug cannot be turned upside down by its enemies is because these hairs attach themselves to the ground like a
sucker. There is a perfect superiority in this bug from the shape of its shell, to the design of the hairs, from the oil
glands to the cavities where they leak. The flawlessness and the order in the creation of the beetle make it
impossible for such a system to be explained by coincidences as the theory of evolution claims. No coincidence
can bring such perfect mechanisms together. No man with wisdom and conscience would accept that
coincidences give rise to such a design. The existence of such perfect systems is the manifestation of the Exalted
Wisdom of the One Who creates them. Allah, the Lord of All Worlds, is the Creator of everything and all living
beings display the signs of His perfect creation. In the Qur’an, Allah’s creation is mentioned as follows:
He is Allah - the Creator, the Maker, the Giver of Form. To Him belong the Most Beautiful
Names. Everything in the heavens and earth glorifies Him. He is the Almighty, the All-Wise.
(Surat al-Hashr: 24)
The Firefly
The firefly is equipped with an amazing system. This insect has an organ in its body that produces
fluorescent light. This light has great significance for the firefly to preserve its race, because the female and male
fireflies recognize each other by looking at their lights. The fluorescent organ of the firefly is composed of three
layers just like the headlamps of an automobile. Cells that produce light lie at the bottom layer. The duty of these
cells is to produce a combustible substance. This combustible substance reacts with oxygen controlled by an
enzyme. As a result of this chemical reaction, the fluorescent light manufactured in a similar fashion to a factory
is first transferred to the adjacent concave layer and then to the upper transparent layer where it is reflected as
light. The perfect quality and 98% productivity rate of this fluorescent light astonished scientists examining
fireflies. The light bulbs used for lighting purposes by people can only convert 5% of the received energy into
light, the remaining 95% being lost in the form of heat. Because of this 95% heat which is released, we cannot
touch a light bulb when it is on. Despite the fact that the firefly produces almost 20 times more light than a light
bulb, the temperature does not rise, due to the cold nature of its light. Man can produce cold light only in
laboratories, at the end of a series of chemical reactions. It is obviously irrational to claim that this complex
lighting system has been designed and then installed in the body of this tiny insect by itself. More irrational than
this is the claim of the theory of evolution that this system formed as a result of coincidences in nature. The
perfection in the firefly’s body is an indication that it is the product of a superior wisdom and infinite knowledge.
Allah created all living species with distinct qualities and through them shows us His Eternal Might. In a verse of
the Qur’an, people are summoned to ponder on this fact:
Among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and earth and all the creatures He has spread about in
them. And He has the power to gather them together whenever He wills. (Surat ash-Shura: 29)
3. The Venus Flytrap
In addition to predatory animals, there are also a number of plants that "hunt" by using amazing
methods. One of these is the Venus flytrap, which catches and feeds on insects that visit it. The plant attracts the
insects with the charming red color of its leaves, something of which it is totally unaware. The fly is charmed by
the irresistible sweet scent secreted by the glands surrounding the leaves and lands on the plant without much
hesitation. While moving towards the “food”, it inevitably touches the seemingly harmless hairs on the surface
of the plant. Upon feeling the fly’s touch, the plant suddenly snaps its leaves shut. Locked up between the leaves,
the fly causes the leaves to be clasped even tighter touching the hairs again and again as it flutters. The plant then
starts to secrete a "flesh dissolving" liquid. In a short time it turns its prey into a jelly-like substance and
consumes the fly by digesting it. The speed of the plant in closing its leaves is faster than the fastest closing
speed of the hands of a human. While a person is most of the time unable to catch a fly sitting on his palm, The
Venus flytrap easily does it. How, then, can this plant, which has no muscles or bones, make such an abrupt
move? There exists an extremely detailed electrical system inside the Venus flytrap. The mechanical effect
caused by the strokes of the fly is transmitted to the receptors lying under the hairs of the plant. The electrical
signals sent out by the receptors are carried to the motor cells that cause the leaves to make sudden moves, and
finally the mechanism is activated to capture the fly. As soon as the perfectly designed motor cells receive
electrical stimulation, they change the concentration of water within themselves. The cells inside the trap release
water from their bodies and shrink. This event is similar to deflating a balloon. The cells right outside the trap,
on the other hand, take in excess water and swell. This process occurs in such a swift fashion that the plant closes
its leaves at an enormous speed. Meanwhile, the digestive glands in the trap are also activated. As a result of
stimulation, these glands start to secrete a solution to dissolve the fly slowly. Although strong enough to dissolve
proteins, this chemical fluid gives no harm to the leaves of the Venus flytrap. Thus, the plant feeds on the jelly of
its prey that has turned into a bowl of soup enriched by proteins. At the end of digestion, the mechanism that
makes the trap close works conversely to open it. In order to activate the trap, the hairs have to be touched twice
in succession. Due to this dual action mechanism, the flytrap is never closed without purpose. For instance, the
trap does not become activated when a raindrop falls on it. Here, the most important point is that this skilful
hunter is devoid of a brain, or a similar structure, and therefore the ability to think. Certainly, the plant is not
aware of its superb features, which allow it to hunt. All of these apparently point to a system of accurate
precision, knowledge, and design present in every detail of it. Unquestionably, the origin of such a design cannot
be explained with coincidences or natural phenomena. It is obvious that a superior Creator ruling the entire
nature endowed the Venus flytrap with such a feature. This is the matchless creation of Allah. In a verse of the
Qur’an, it is stated:
How many creatures do not carry their provision with them! Allah provides for them and He will for you.
He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing
(Surat al-Ankabut, 60)
The Sundew Plant
The South African sundew plant grows in barren lands and even semi-desert. It is created with a very
curious hunting skill, which enables the plant to get the nutrients it cannot derive from the soil in a different
manner. The leaves of this plant are covered with long, red hairs. The tips of these hairs are coated with an
extremely viscous liquid, which has a special scent that attracts insects. An insect heading towards the origin of
the smell will become stuck in these viscous hairs and start to struggle against one of the strongest adhesives in
the world. As the insect struggles to escape, these tendrils start to bend down to better grip the insect. As soon as
the plant closes down on its prey, it digests the insect slowly and obtains the essential proteins for itself. After
digesting all the edible parts of the insect, the sundew plant opens its tendrils to set up another trap. Interestingly,
the strong adhesive, which does not let the insect go, does not limit the movements of the plant at all. Certainly,
the fact that a plant unable to move from its place is furnished with such a marvelous skill is explicit evidence for
special creation. This system, which is the product of a supreme wisdom, can by no means be explained with
coincidences. No one with reason would think that the plant invents such a system. Therefore, the existence and
the superior wisdom of the Creator, Who gave these properties to the plant, is obvious. All plants feed by the
systems created specially for them by Allah. This fact is stated in the Qur’an as follows:
There is no creature on the earth which is not dependent upon Allah for its provision. He knows where it
lives and where it dies. They are all in a Clear Book.
4. (Surah Hud, 6)
Camouflage in Living Things
Now look at this scene very carefully. Can you see anything other than a tree bark, a wild orchid or a
few dry leaves? At a closer look, the view is astounding. These are some of the living beings which display a
perfect camouflage.
Animals living on earth are equipped with amazing systems so that they may survive. Camouflage is
one of these systems that help animals to be protected from their enemies or to hunt. These animals fully adapt to
their surroundings in shades of color and even in pattern. Some camouflaging animals use the sandy ocean floor
as a shield to be protected from their enemies. And some adapt to the color and pattern of their surroundings.
It is apparent that these methods of camouflage are designed consciously. It is impossible for living
beings bereft of the ability to think to bring about such a design and shape their bodies accordingly.
Undoubtedly, Allah, the Lord of the heavens, the earth and everything in between, created these creatures with
these features.
Among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and earth and all the creatures He has spread about in
them. (Surat al-Shura:29)
One of these animals is the caterpillar that imitates the branch of the tree it rests on in order to protect
itself from predator birds.
The praying mantis, which lives in the deeps of the forest, hides itself by successfully mimicking a leaf
or the flowers of an orchid.
It is so much so that insects, without realizing that they will be hunted, look for nectar on the body of
their predators.
The chameleons of North Africa may take on the color and even the pattern of their surroundings
because of their ability to change color.
Some snakes hide under the sand to watch out for their prey.
Under the sea, many creatures are camouflaged due to their resemblance to mosses, leaves, or rocks.
One of these creatures, The Amazon leaf fish, hides itself by standing still among the leaves, swimming at the
bottom of the sea while waiting for its prey. In the world of insects, there are many species that perfectly adapt to
their surroundings. The colors on the bee help it to be camouflaged among the flowers.
Camouflage is one of the biggest stumbling blocks of the theory of evolution, which attributes life to
natural phenomena and unplanned coincidences. It is no doubt quite unreasonable to assume that such perfect
designs are the product of coincidences. For instance, the perfect resemblance of the rotten leaf pattern on the
wings of a butterfly to the leaf on which it will land cannot be explained by coincidence. Needless to say, these
creatures, which do not have even a mind to think with, could not have examined the colors and patterns around
them and copied them onto themselves. Certainly, the perfection in these designs reveals the existence of a
superior designer. Allah created these creatures in the most appropriate way to their habitat. The similarity
between the pattern of an insect and the leaf on which it rests right to the veins on the leaf is an indication that
both the leaf and the insect are created by the same Creator.
He is Allah – the Creator, the Maker, the Giver of Form. To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names.
Everything in the heavens and earth glorifies Him. He is the Almighty, the All-Wise. (Surat al-Hashr, 24)
Mimicry and Resemblance
Allah created all living beings on earth with distinct features best suited to the make-up of their habitats.
And in your creation and all the creatures He has spread about, there are Signs for people with certainty
(Surat al-Jathiyya: 4)
5. We encounter such astounding traits in nature that even man, who considers himself superior to all other
living beings, cannot help admiring them. For instance, some animals are saved from being a prey by “playing
dead”. Unlike scavengers, most genuine predators prefer live animals as food. Noticing the snake hidden under
sand, this insect saves itself thanks to its ability to mimic.
Some animals seem bigger than they are at times of danger, like these frogs.
The false eyes on the fruit fly’s head protect it from predators. In addition when the fly meets a spider, it
immediately starts to imitate the walking pattern of another spider of which the enemy is afraid. Seeing this
surprising behavior, the spider gives up preying on the fly because the walking pattern the fly imitates belongs to
a poisonous spider.
Such intelligence in mimicry cannot be explained by coincidences as the theory of evolution claims.
This is because this defense tactic requires specialization on spiders. First of all, the fly must be able to
distinguish between the walking patterns of poisonous and non-poisonous spiders. And this can be possible only
after a long period of research. It is evident that a tiny fly would not have such an excellent ability of judgment.
Besides providing protection for some animals, resemblance also helps some plants to reproduce. The
lower leaf of an orchid species resembles a female wasp with open wings in terms of color and pattern right
down to the thick hairs on its body. In addition, it is created with the ability to produce a scent that attracts the
male wasp. The male wasp perches on the lower leaf of the orchid as soon as it sees the flower. Doing so, the
wasp’s head touches the part that contains the flower’s pollen. The wasp flies off with the pollen dispersed over
its head and antennae. Then it repeats the same process when it is attracted to another orchid in the same manner.
In so doing, the wasp randomly daubs the pollen on this orchid. Thus, it helps the orchid to reproduce.
This is another plant that reproduces through resemblance. On the petals of this plant are hairs similar to
those of an animal as well as veins resembling an animal’s fat sac. But the real trap is its scent that attracts flies.
When a fly approaches, it instantly opens its petals thus releasing the smell of rotten flesh into the air. Flying
towards this odor, the fly instantly perches on the flower. As soon as the fly reaches the pollen, the plant tightly
clutches on to the fly in order to stick a few pollen grains on it. These tiny grains of pollen will inseminate the
flower that will be the next stop of the fly. The reason for such a detailed design is that these flowers can
reproduce only by this way.
In rain forests, the color red is usually a signal that a creature is poisonous. Taking advantage of this,
some non-poisonous animals make use of the color red present on their bodies to protect themselves. When
faced with an enemy, for instance, frogs and salamanders, which have red parts in their abdomens, pose in such a
way as to display this spot to give an alarm signal to their predator.
The false organs that are found in the bodies of some animals help them in many ways. An example to
this might be some butterfly and moth species. The tail part of this moth for example has the look of a head with
antennae. This shape causes attackers to head towards the tail of the moth, taking it for the head. This tiny
butterfly acts as if it is aware of the design on its tail and misleads the attacker by turning its back to it. This
target-confusing operation helps the creature gain time to escape.
There are figures on the bodies of some animals that can be called “false eyes”. Just like all other small
creatures, butterflies also have countless enemies. For this reason, as a defense mechanism, some butterflies are
created with a pair of false eyes that appear when they open their wings. Although it is an attractive and
appealing prey, the butterfly takes on a dreadful look when it opens its wings. The details and symmetry in these
eyes are so perfect that the predators are fully convinced that this animal is not a butterfly. Besides false eyes,
some butterfly species have a false face on their wings. This face is so realistic with its shiny eyes, facial
features, frowning eyebrows, mouth, and nose that the overall picture is quite discouraging to most predators.
However, the butterfly is not even aware of this superior trait Allah has given to it. This is stated in a verse of the
Qur’an:
There is no creature He does not hold by the forelock. (Surah Hud: 56)
There is a marvelous design in all these living things. It is not possible to claim that the glorious picture
on a butterfly’s wings has come about as a result of coincidences. No coincidence can produce such a perfect
pattern or harmony in color and symmetry. The exact resemblance of an orchid to a female wasp and moreover
its knowing the scent that will attract the male wasp and its ability to secrete it, imply a flawless design that
cannot be attributed to random and unconscious changes. The claim of evolutionists that everything originated
through coincidence is utterly refuted in the face of these examples of design. It is out of the question that a
6. creature could play with its own colors and designs or make a drawing surpassing even that of an artist. And if
there is design, then there surely is a designer. It is obvious that just like all the other living beings on earth, these
creatures are also created by Allah. The author of their flawless design and superior skills is certainly Allah, the
Lord of all the Worlds.
What is in the heavens and in the earth belongs to Allah. Allah encompasses all things. (Surat an-Nisa:
126)
This film is based on
two books by HARUN YAHYA:
For Men of Understanding
and
Allah is Known Through Reason
7. creature could play with its own colors and designs or make a drawing surpassing even that of an artist. And if
there is design, then there surely is a designer. It is obvious that just like all the other living beings on earth, these
creatures are also created by Allah. The author of their flawless design and superior skills is certainly Allah, the
Lord of all the Worlds.
What is in the heavens and in the earth belongs to Allah. Allah encompasses all things. (Surat an-Nisa:
126)
This film is based on
two books by HARUN YAHYA:
For Men of Understanding
and
Allah is Known Through Reason