This is a bug that people unknowingly eat nearly everyday. It’s an insect called a “cochineal” and is often used in food as a red dye. You might find it in the ingredients of candy - like Nerds Gummy Clusters - food, and even cosmetics under the name “carmine color”. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok
This is a squirrel’s “private bone”. These bones are actually called baculums. Which animal has the largest baculum? Let’s find out… #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
#ad How do tapeworms live inside of our stomachs? It turns out, we get tapeworms from cows. The worms use hooks to latch onto our stomachs, and absorb nutrients from inside our intestines. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok By the way, I used @you.com in the video!
Did you get it right? Should I post more skull breakdowns? What animal is this? Here is a skull analysis and identification where we identify a small mammal skull based on its shape. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan
Cocoon vs Chrysalis - Aren’t they the same thing? What’s the difference? It turns out cocoons and chrysalises are very different entirely. Chrysalises are smooth and formed by a caterpillar shedding its skin. Cocoons are fiberous and formed by a caterpillar weaving a silky shell. #animals #science #LearnOnTikTok Specimen use made possible by the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology