Extending outwards from the core are the mantle and the crust. Earth's mantle extends to a depth of 2,890 km beneath the surface, making it the thickest layer of Earth. This layer is composed of silicate rocks that are rich in iron and magnesium relative to the overlying crust.
The Parasite: Balantidium coli. Balantidium coli is the only ciliate known to parasitize humans. Ciliates represent a phylum of protozoa characterized, in at least one stage of development, by simple or compound ciliary organelles on the surface of their membranes that are used for locomotion.
The bala shark, Balantiocheilos melanopterus, also known as the tricolor shark, silver shark, or shark minnow, is a fish species of the family Cyprinidae, and is one of the two species in the genus Balantiocheilos.ala sharks are widely available in most pet stores, but will grow to a size too large for the home aquarium. They are a hardy fish that will tolerate temperature changes, pH changes, and other factors to which other fish may be sensitive. The water pH should be 6.0â8.0.