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.
However, there is also a common thread â the orchid flower consists of three sepals and three petals that are arranged in a whorl and a reproductive column. The sepals and petals form the outer and inner whorls of the orchid flower.Often the sepals can be mistaken for petals due to its color and texture and they are usually of equal size. In some orchid species the dorsal or upper sepal can be slightly larger and more prominent than the lateral or lower sepals.owever, there is also a common thread â the orchid flower consists of three sepals and three petals that are arranged in a whorl and a reproductive column. The sepals and petals form the outer and inner whorls of the orchid flower.