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The Pieridae family consists of a large number of small to medium size butterflies, characterized by orange, white or yellow wings. Many species of Sulphurs are quite similar in size, color, markings & flight characteristics. Some interbreed & hybridize, making identication difficult. #entomology #lepidopterology Butterfly Family, White Butterfly, Dog Eyes, Dog Face, Nature Study, Sulphur, Entomology, Black Spot, Natural History
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The Pieridae family consists of a large number of small to medium size butterflies, characterized by orange, white or yellow wings. Many species of Sulphurs are quite similar in size, color, markings & flight characteristics. Some interbreed & hybridize, making identication difficult. #entomology #lepidopterology
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'Mind-control' parasites make wolves likelier to be pack leader | CNN
'Mind-control' parasites make wolves likelier to be pack leader | CNN
See how bumblebees solve a puzzle by watching other bumblebees
See how bumblebees solve a puzzle by watching other bumblebees
Bumblebees' puzzle-solving powers suggest a capacity for animal culture : NPR
Bumblebees' puzzle-solving powers suggest a capacity for animal culture : NPR
Linnaeus’ International Code of Botanical Nomenclature dictates that a plant name start with a capitalized genus, followed by a lower-case species, then either a variety (if naturally occurring), cultivar (if created by a breeder) or hybrid name (if it’s a cross between two plants, indicted by an “x”). The code is regulated by the International Botanical Congress, which convenes every six years since 1900 to evaluate & decide on naming issues raised by new genetic research & scientific findings.
Linnaeus’ International Code of Botanical Nomenclature dictates that a plant name start with a capitalized genus, followed by a lower-case species, then either a variety (if naturally occurring), cultivar (if created by a breeder) or hybrid name (if it’s a cross between two plants, indicted by an “x”). The code is regulated by the International Botanical Congress, which convenes every six years since 1900 to evaluate & decide on naming issues raised by new genetic research & scientific findings.
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Giant flying bug found at Arkansas Walmart turns out to be "super-rare" Jurassic-era insect - CBS News
Giant flying bug found at Arkansas Walmart turns out to be "super-rare" Jurassic-era insect - CBS News
The Ants, the Bees, and the Blind Spots of the Human Mind: How Entomologist Charles Henry Turner Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Evolution of Intelligence and Emotion – The Marginalian Charles Turner, Charles Henry, Edmonia Lewis, Memory Pictures, Entomologist, Civil Rights Leaders, Personal Library, First Humans
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The Ants, the Bees, and the Blind Spots of the Human Mind: How Entomologist Charles Henry Turner Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Evolution of Intelligence and Emotion – The Marginalian
With a finch and a fish, this scientist has changed our understanding of the tree of life | CNN Adaptive Radiation, Darwin's Theory Of Evolution, Darwin Theory, Thought Experiment, University Of British Columbia, Natural Selection, Academy Of Sciences, Galapagos Islands, Science Facts
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With a finch and a fish, this scientist has changed our understanding of the tree of life | CNN
In 2017 plague struck black-tailed prairie dogs in the Thunder Basin National Grassland, Wyoming. A study in the journal Ecological Applications follows the fates of not only the prairie dogs but also the land they lived on & the many animals their deaths affected. The area’s vegetation & its animals — including carnivores such as badgers, foxes & coyotes; deer & elk; & 80 species of birds — were all impacted. The prairie dogs play a critical role for vegetation & wildlife within their habitats. Dog Died, Carnivores, The Washington Post, Plague, Bird Species, Global Warming, Ecology, Wyoming
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In 2017 plague struck black-tailed prairie dogs in the Thunder Basin National Grassland, Wyoming. A study in the journal Ecological Applications follows the fates of not only the prairie dogs but also the land they lived on & the many animals their deaths affected. The area’s vegetation & its animals — including carnivores such as badgers, foxes & coyotes; deer & elk; & 80 species of birds — were all impacted. The prairie dogs play a critical role for vegetation & wildlife within their habitats.
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Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city | AP News Lizards, Reptiles, Living In Puerto Rico, Frog Species, Young Animal, Limb, Genetics, Survival, Forest
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Forest lizards genetically morph to survive life in the city | AP News
Interesting article by the Washington Post about just how crowded our sky is becoming. Elon Musk's company SpaceX plans to launch 30,000 internet satellites, possibly reaching this number before 2050. OneWeb & Amazon’s Project Kuiper are vying for similar fleets. By some estimates, the combined satellites may number over 100,000 by 2030. The impact of so many objects will affect other scientific fields as well. #astronomy Ion Thruster, Elon Musk Companies, Federal Budget, Internet Providers, Earth Orbit, Space Race, Spacex
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Interesting article by the Washington Post about just how crowded our sky is becoming. Elon Musk's company SpaceX plans to launch 30,000 internet satellites, possibly reaching this number before 2050. OneWeb & Amazon’s Project Kuiper are vying for similar fleets. By some estimates, the combined satellites may number over 100,000 by 2030. The impact of so many objects will affect other scientific fields as well. #astronomy
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EarthSky | How to translate UTC to your time Haifa, Beirut, Time Zone Map, World Time Zones, Fredrikstad, Andorra La Vella, Limassol, Madrid Barcelona, Paphos
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An App for Naturalists Offers a Shared Sense of Reality - The New York Times Ml Algorithms, California Academy Of Sciences, Identify Plant, Slime Mould, National Geographic Society, Sea Slug, Birder, Just Start, Rock Design
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Scientists are unearthing a quiet truth about the woods: Where trees grow, or don’t, depends in part on the quirky decisions of small seed-dispersing mammals. In a 2019 study in Ecology Letters, described as a “proof of concept,” the researchers showed that the personalities of small mammals influence their choice of seeds. Many other factors subtly influence the animals' decisions, therefore affecting the long-term future of the trees & forests as a whole. Study Site, Study Help, Funny Photoshop Pictures, Tree Forest, Growing Tree, Losing A Pet, Rodents, Acorn
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Scientists are unearthing a quiet truth about the woods: Where trees grow, or don’t, depends in part on the quirky decisions of small seed-dispersing mammals. In a 2019 study in Ecology Letters, described as a “proof of concept,” the researchers showed that the personalities of small mammals influence their choice of seeds. Many other factors subtly influence the animals' decisions, therefore affecting the long-term future of the trees & forests as a whole.
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'Petrichor' is that pleasant, earthy scent that accompanies a storm’s first raindrops. Rain itself has no scent; the smell actually comes from the moistening of the ground, a combination of fragrant chemical compounds. Some are from oils made by plants. The main contributor to petrichor are actinobacteria. A byproduct of their activity is an organic compound called geosmin, which becomes aerosolized when raindrops hit the ground, which contributes to the petrichor scent. #meteorology Exit Games, Smell Of Rain, Ras Al Khaimah, Earthy Scent, Marine Environment, Summer Rain, Rain Fall, Disaster Preparedness, Tornado Preparedness
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'Petrichor' is that pleasant, earthy scent that accompanies a storm’s first raindrops. Rain itself has no scent; the smell actually comes from the moistening of the ground, a combination of fragrant chemical compounds. Some are from oils made by plants. The main contributor to petrichor are actinobacteria. A byproduct of their activity is an organic compound called geosmin, which becomes aerosolized when raindrops hit the ground, which contributes to the petrichor scent. #meteorology
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The Pieridae family consists of a large number of small to medium size butterflies, characterized by orange, white or yellow wings. Many species of Sulphurs are quite similar in size, color, markings, & flight characteristics. Plus some interbreed & hybridize which makes identication even more challenging. #entomology
The Pieridae family consists of a large number of small to medium size butterflies, characterized by orange, white or yellow wings. Many species of Sulphurs are quite similar in size, color, markings, & flight characteristics. Plus some interbreed & hybridize which makes identication even more challenging. #entomology
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If bumblebees can play, does it mean they have feelings? This study suggests yes : NPR Queen Mary University, Bee Do, Matter Science, Cognitive Science, Phd Student, Creature Feature, Bee Keeping, New Tricks
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If bumblebees can play, does it mean they have feelings? This study suggests yes : NPR
Scientists wanted to learn whether bees, like humans and other mammals, had any interest in playing for fun's sake. They say they have evidence that bees do, and that could change how we view insects. Body Of Evidence, Animal Facts, Natural Wonders, Mind Blown, Scientists, Sake, Mammals
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Scientists wanted to learn whether bees, like humans and other mammals, had any interest in playing for fun's sake. They say they have evidence that bees do, and that could change how we view insects.
Dozens of species thought to be mute make sounds after all : NPR Tuatara, Chester Zoo, Evolutionary Biology, Pet Turtle, Used Cameras, Horse Ranch, Fire Brigade, Animal Species, Tortoises
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Dozens of species thought to be mute make sounds after all : NPR
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New atlas of bird migration shows extraordinary journeys | AP News Private Foundation, List Of Birds, Bird Guides, Bird Migration, Colorado State University, Migratory Birds, Background Noise
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New atlas of bird migration shows extraordinary journeys | AP News
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The squirrels 'splooting' all over New York City are just fine, officials say - CNN
The squirrels 'splooting' all over New York City are just fine, officials say - CNN