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Just weighed our pets to the nearest gram with the following results:

Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Sirtalis) 190g
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Dusty) 188g
Terrapene carolina carolina (Turp) 51g

Turp has gained 6g of weight in two tweeks, granted she was on a full stomach when I ( Read more... )

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Visit this page for the species list and photographs for BIO 335 (Plant Systematics).

http://www.quepid.org/?page_id=2174

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Click to download my BIO 514 Evolution Exam 3 Study Guide

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Elli carved out this pumpkin for EKU’s Homecoming Brunch.


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Just saw on BBC News that a new species of spider has been identified?  The interesting thing about this spider is that it is the only recorded species of spider which is a bonafide vegetarian.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8302535.stm

Fascinating.

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Delicious Sulphur Shelf Mushrooms (Laetiporus sulphureus)


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Ugh, I had two teeth extracted today, the extraction went smoothly.  I am keeping my fingers crossed that I do not develope a dry socket.

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I’ve been lazy about posting, but I am going to make up for it.

In the middle of June, I started working with Andrea Shipley (a biology grad student) with the position of Field Assistant.  The job introduced me to new people at Robinson Forest, and to 9 days of camping in the ( Read more... )

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I found this interesting seed head of a very robust grass growing in a vacant field today.  It is quite interesting as it is obviously wind dispersed seedlings attached to a head…very reminiscent of a dandelion seed head, just much larger (roughly 4″ diameter).

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Elli made a delightful spanakopita.


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