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  2. Aposematism - Wikipedia

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    Aposematism is the advertising by an animal, whether terrestrial or marine, to potential predators that it is not worth attacking or eating. [1] This unprofitability may consist of any defenses which make the prey difficult to kill and eat, such as toxicity, venom , foul taste or smell, sharp spines, or aggressive nature.

  3. Common green bottle fly - Wikipedia

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    The common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) is a blowfly found in most areas of the world and is the most well-known of the numerous green bottle fly species. Its body is 10–14 mm (0.39–0.55 in) in length – slightly larger than a house fly – and has brilliant, metallic, blue-green or golden coloration with black markings.

  4. Foxfire - Wikipedia

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    Foxfire, also called fairy fire and chimpanzee fire, [1] is the bioluminescence created by some species of fungi present in decaying wood. The bluish-green glow is attributed to a luciferase, an oxidative enzyme, which emits light as it reacts with a luciferin. The phenomenon has been known since ancient times, with its source determined in 1823.

  5. Tomasko said one approach that local governments can take is removing the decaying algae from the water. In addition to removing the mess, it also removes nutrients from the water that could fuel ...

  6. Decomposition - Wikipedia

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    These processes release compounds such as cadaverine and putrescine, that are the chief source of the unmistakably putrid odor of decaying animal tissue. [2] Prime decomposers are bacteria or fungi, though larger scavengers also play an important role in decomposition if the body is accessible to insects, mites and other animals.

  7. Mississippi city struggles to find source of lingering smell ...

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    "My nostrils literally burnt and it smelled for a moment like ammonia."

  8. Why is my dog peeing so much? Vet explains the causes for ...

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    Blood in urine: Blood or unusual urine color and odor can be signs of a possible infection or serious health issues such as bladder stones or cancer. Accidents: If your dog starts leaking urine ...

  9. Phallaceae - Wikipedia

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    The stinkhorn’s scent is similar to that of rotten meat and dog feces. This scent profile supports the assumption that the stinkhorn mimics fly brood sites and food sources. The flies are being lured in by the exploitation of their innate attraction to smell of the decaying animal matter that the stinkhorn gives off. [21]