Because pet ducks are generally raised on open ponds or lakes, they are subject to predation. Predators that can damage your duck flock include: turtles, owl, hawks, raccoons, skunks, opossums, cats, and dogs. If possible, your ducks should be maintained in an enclosure that prevents predator access.
The word 'orchid' is derived from the Greek word orchis which means testicles, and the name originates from the shape of the root tubers of the plant. It is due to this reason that orchids have been associated with sexuality in many cultures.
Submit. Members of the orchid family, Orchidaceae, are classified as perennial herbs. Most members of Orchidaceae are known for their bright, characteristic blossoms and fragrant smell, but there is a wide variety in the family, manifesting in a few truly uncharacteristic plants.They come in many different shapes, sizes and colors.ot all orchid plants are famous for their fragrance or smell. The bird's nest orchid, Neottia nidus-avis, is one of two types of orchids that lack chlorophyll. This orchid obtains its nutrients from a symbiotic relationship with a host plant.