wormgod's Identifications
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Engelmann's Pricklypear (Opuntia engelmannii)Observer
dbm524Description
This species of plant contains modified leaves called spines. This is where the carry out photosynthesis. The rounded green structures are the stem. They are enlarged compared to other plants because they are adapted to store water. In addition this species contain Areoles which appear as hair like extensions that form the spines and the flowers of the cactus.
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Texas Cooter (Pseudemys texana)Observer
bog_marshDescription
Small turtle basking in pond with artificial fountain features for circulation.
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Banasa calvaObserver
gcwarblerDescription
I'm tossing up some late-December, year-end records, mostly around the house.
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Texas Cooter (Pseudemys texana)Observer
texaslionDescription
My grandpa calls it a "terrapin". About 6 inches in length. About 4 inches tall. Very shy. We live around a pond and some bamboo which it was found near.
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Leafcutter, Mortar, and Resin Bees (Genus Megachile)Observer
docmcphersonDescription
Watermelon flower being pollinated
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Bold Jumping Spider (Phidippus audax)Observer
texaslionDescription
He/she was a bit shorter than an inch long and was on a cactus.
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Queen (Danaus gilippus)Observer
jeremyblainsmithDescription
Observed by sidewalk.
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