#cucumis

[botaniqueer]

The Meganana has appeared and would also like to bestow A Boon upon ye

(X)

You have been visited by the twocumber. May you receive twofold luck in the coming days

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Beroe cucumis huge mouth X1DII

Photographer: Alexander Semenov

[nuktaguidance]

پھوٹ / پھٹ

پھوٹ / پھٹ نام : عربی میں قثا البر۔ فارسی میں خیاردشتی۔ بنگالی میں کاکڑ۔ سندھی میں چھبڑا کہتے ہیں۔ Hakeem Syed Abdulwahab Shah Sherazi (تحریر و تحقیق: حکیم سید عبدالوہاب شاہ شیرازی) نام انگلش: Name: Snap Melon Scientific name: Cucumis momordica Family: Cucurbitaceae تاثیری نام: مقام پیدائش: مزاج  طب یونانی:  مزاج  طب پاکستانی:  نفع خاص: مفرح، مدر بول، مولد بلغم، نفاخ ہند و پاک تر سرد اعصابی…

[goodrichthyseskdalensis]

Just watered the Rockmelons

[aimasworldweb]

മുള്ളൻകക്കിരി

Cucumis metuliferus

കുക്കുമിസ് മെറ്റുലിഫെറസ് എന്ന ശാസ്ത്ര നാമത്തില്‍ അറിയപ്പെടുന്ന മുള്ളൻകക്കിരി,

ഇലയിലും, തണ്ടിലും പരുപരുത്ത രോമങ്ങൾ നിറഞ്ഞ സസ്യ ഭാഗങ്ങളോടെ, വള്ളിയായി പടര്‍ന്നു വളരുന്ന ഒരു ഏകവർഷി സസ്യമാണ് ,

ആഫ്രിക്കൻ മുള്ളൻ കക്കിരി, അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് തക്കാളി എന്ന് പൊതുവേ അറിയപ്പെടുന്ന ഇതിനെ,

കിവാനോ, ജെല്ലിമെലോൺ, ഹോൺഡ് മെലോൺ തുടങ്ങിയ പേരുകളിൽ അറിയപ്പെടുന്നു.

[divya1234]

In the ever-evolving world of skincare, where new products and ingredients constantly emerge, one ingredient stands out for its remarkable ability to rejuvenate and nourish the skin: cucumber powder. Derived from the cucumber fruit (Cucumis sativus), cucumber powder has gained popularity as a key component in skincare formulations, thanks to its myriad of benefits for achieving youthful radiance.

[confinesofmy]

i miss eating melons. :'((( i remember watermelon was one of the first things i noticed tasting bad last year. and cucumber's been on the list too, so i assume my beloved honeydew melon is also there. 😭

[erlico]

comic city spark was THE BEST

[barcelonavegana]

Melón

Imagen: rawpixel

[ayanos-pl]

きゅうりの輪切りに塩振って水気を絞ってヨーグルトと玉ねぎドレッシングかけたやつ。暑くて食欲ないときでもこれなら食える。近所の野菜直売所できゅうり6本100円だったので、こんなのばかり食べてる。

[vrouopgenade]

Kyk saam...

Om mooie flentertjies van 'n dag gegun te word. Ek deel dit op rinabester.wordpress.com

hoe die son die tiemie en die stekel-komkommers op my vensterbank seën Die stekel komkommers: cucumis metuliferus (rooi agurkie of rooi komkommer) Foto: Rina Bester©  ʼn Hopie tydskrifte lê hier, boeke ook.  Koerante daar – ‘n lui papierspoor wat nog nét so in die sitkamer lê. Ek begin teësinnig opruim. Ek hou nie van die opruim nie. Nie oor die werk nie,  maar oor ek, soos nou hier in die…

[bestanimal]

Round 3 - Mammalia - Tubulidentata

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There are many fossil species within the order Tubulidentata, but today one family, Orycteropodidae, one genus, Orycteropus, and one species, Orycteropus afer, remain. Orycteropus afer is commonly known as the “Aardvark.”

The aardvark is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal afrotherian mammal. They have a long proboscis, vaguely similar to a pig's snout, which is used to sniff out food. Each toe bears a large, robust nail which is somewhat flattened and shovel-like, and appears to be intermediate between a claw and a hoof. They use their sharp claws and powerful legs to excavate burrows and to dig ants and termites out of their mounds. The aardvark then uses its long (up to 30 cm (12 in)) tongue to lick up the insects. The aardvark is pale yellowish-grey in colour and often stained reddish-brown by soil. They have tough skin and a coat of thin hairs. The hair surrounding their nostrils is dense to help filter out dirt as they dig. Aardvarks can run fast in a zigzag fashion to evade predators, making for the nearest burrow. If a burrow is too far away, it can quickly dig a new one. If all else fails, they will strike with their claws, tail and shoulders, sometimes flipping onto their backs lying motionless except to lash out with all four feet. They are capable of causing substantial damage to unprotected areas of an attacker. If attacked in a tunnel, it will escape by digging out of the tunnel thereby placing the fresh fill between it and its predator, or if it decides to fight it will roll onto its back, and attack with its claws. Aardvarks are typically around 105 and 130 centimetres (3.44–4.27 ft) long, and can reach lengths of 2.2 metres (7 ft 3 in) when its tail is taken into account. It is 60 cm (2 ft) tall at the shoulder, and has a girth of about 100 cm (3.3 ft). It typically weighs between 60 and 80 kilograms (130–180 lb). Aardvarks are found over much of the southern two-thirds of Africa, avoiding areas that are too rocky.

Aardvarks can live solitarily or in small family groups. They have polygamous breeding behavior. Males do not play a role in raising young, only staying with the female during the breeding season. After a gestation period of seven months, one cub weighing around 1.7–1.9 kilograms (3.7–4.2 lb) is born during May–July. The cub is able to leave the burrow to accompany its mother after only two weeks and eats termites at nine weeks, but is fully weaned between three months and 16 weeks. At six months of age, it is able to dig its own burrows, but it will often remain with the mother until the next mating season, and is sexually mature from approximately two years of age.

Orycteropodidae arose in Africa in the Early Miocene epoch, and spread to Eurasia later in the Miocene. Most of the family's diversity had become extinct by the end of the Pliocene. The genus Orycteropus is known from the Late Miocene, with Orycteropus afer itself arising in the Early Pliocene, and surviving into the modern day as the last representative of its lineage.

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While the aadvark eats mainly ants, especially the Common Pugnacious Ant (Anoplolepis custodiens), switching to termites in the Winter when ants are less common, there is one fruit the aardvark eats. This is the Aardvark Cucumber (Cucumis humifructus), which is reliant on the aadvark to eat the fruit in order to spread and re-bury the seeds of the plant. The time spent in the intestine of the aardvark helps the fertility of the seed, and aardvarks then bury their feces, so the seeds are only able to germinate with their assistance. In the meantime, aardvarks get much of their water intake from the cucumber. This plant may be the reason the aardvark is the only ant and termite-eating mammal that has retained functional cheek teeth.

Emerging from its burrow at sunset to begin a night of foraging, the aardvark will trek over a considerable home range encompassing 10 to 30 kilometres (6.2 to 18.6 mi), nose to the ground and ears forward, listening and smelling for ants and termites. They zig-zag as they forage and will usually not repeat a route for five to eight days as they appear to allow time for the insect nests to recover before feeding from them again.

The aardvark is known to be a good swimmer and has been witnessed successfully swimming in strong currents.

Aardvarks have one main burrow and several refuge burrows scattered throughout their territory. For safety, the aardvark will change the layout of its home burrow regularly, and periodically move out and make a new one. Old aardvark burrows are prime real estate for African wildlife, and are used by African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus), Ant-eating Chats (Myrmecocichla formicivora), Egyptian Slit-faced Bats (Nycteris thebaica), warthogs, hares, mongooses, hyenas, owls, pythons, and lizards. Without these refuges many animals would die during wildfire season.

Recent research suggests that aardvarks may be particularly vulnerable to alterations in temperature caused by climate change. Droughts negatively impact the availability of termites and ants, which comprise the bulk of the aardvark's diet. Nocturnal species faced with resource scarcity may increase their diurnal activity to spare the energy costs of staying warm at night, but this comes at the cost of withstanding high temperatures during the day. A study on aardvarks in the Kalahari Desert saw that five out of six aardvarks being studied perished following a drought. Aardvarks that survive droughts can take long periods of time to regain health and optimal thermoregulation, reducing the reproductive potential of the species.

The ancient Egyptian god Set, the god of the desert, storms, chaos, violence, and foreigners, is often depicted with the head of an unknown animal, called the “Set animal” by Egyptologists. The animal has a downward curving snout, long upward ears with squared-off ends, a thin, forked tail with sprouted fur tufts in an inverted arrow shape, and a slender canine body. One of the proposed animals that this could depict is the aardvark.

[goodrichthyseskdalensis]

I'm gonna go and water the Rockmelons

[plant-gee]

oriental melon cucumis melo makuwa

[divya1234]

Harnessing the Nutritional Power of Cucumbers for Health and Wellness

Cucumbers have long been recognized as a refreshing addition to salads and sandwiches, but their nutritional value extends far beyond their crisp texture and mild flavor. These humble vegetables, scientifically known as Cucumis sativus, are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that offer a wide range of health benefits, making them a valuable addition to any diet.

Among the many nutrients found in cucumbers, vitamins K, B, and C stand out for their contributions to overall health and wellness. Vitamin K plays a crucial role in bone health and blood clotting, helping to maintain strong bones and prevent excessive bleeding. Meanwhile, vitamins B and C are known for their immune-boosting properties, helping the body fend off infections and illnesses.

In addition to vitamins, cucumbers are rich in minerals essential for various bodily functions. These include copper, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. Copper is important for the production of red blood cells and the maintenance of a healthy immune system, while phosphorus supports bone health and energy metabolism. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and muscle function, while magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including energy production and nerve function.

One of the most appealing aspects of cucumbers is their low calorie and high-water content. This makes them an excellent choice for those looking to maintain a healthy weight or stay hydrated, particularly during hot weather or after exercise. In fact, cucumbers are composed of about 95% water, making them one of the most hydrating vegetables available.

Beyond their nutritional value, cucumbers offer numerous culinary possibilities. They can be enjoyed fresh in salads, sandwiches, and wraps, or used as a crunchy topping for tacos and burgers. Cucumbers can also be pickled to create tangy snacks or blended into refreshing smoothies and chilled soups.

Furthermore, cucumbers have gained popularity in the world of skincare for their hydrating and soothing properties. Cucumber extract and cucumber powder are commonly used ingredients in skincare products, such as moisturizers, serums, and masks. These products help to hydrate the skin, reduce inflammation, and soothe irritation, making them particularly beneficial for sensitive or sunburned skin.

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