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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
This is a Green Anole(lizard) I observed outside hiding inside a metal pole part of the ramp structure. The green anole is using the pole as means to guard itself from other predators. The lizard could also be using it a means of shelter for a place to live. The relationship between the green anole and the metal pole is a both physical environmental adaptation and predator/prey adaptation. The green Anole is an A. carolinensis species type.
*limited photo availability because the lizard was hiding inside the pole, no other possible angle options.
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Ballmoss (Tillandsia recurvata)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
I observed a ball moss air plant outside my classroom. The moss was growing and attached to a metal pole on the ramp of the portable. The moss was using the pole as a means to continue surviving within the environment. The relationship is a physical environment adaptation. The ball moss species type is T. recurvata.
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Spiders (Order Araneae)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
This is a Little red spider mite, found crawling on its web. The spider attached its web onto the surrounding leaves. The spider is using the environment to create its place of living. The spider is also getting the opportunity to catch prey like flies with its web. The relationship between the spider and the plant is a predator/prey adaptation.
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Procumbent Pigweed (Amaranthus blitoides)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
I found pigweed's growing on a brick outside in a mulched area. The relationship between the weed and brick is a physical environmental adaptation. The weed has adapted to its environment and grow its roots onto the brick. The brick gives the weed a more structural place to grow. The pigweed species type is A. palmeri.
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Horse's Paper Wasp (Polistes major)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
I found a wasps nest outside on the outdoor classroom at my school. The wasps used the overlay as shelter to live on and protection for its larva from weather and predators. The wasps used the technique of reproductive adaption from a man made place. Genius type Vespula or Dolichovespula. Wasp are in the Vespidae family.
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Dogbane Family (Family Apocynaceae)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
I believe this is in the family of Verbena flowers. If you look closely at the stem there are full of little yellow parasites. This is parasitic relationship.
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Ruellias (Genus Ruellia)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
I found a group of these flower with a bunch of little bumble bees flying directly inside them for their pollen. the flower and bee are helping each other, this relationship is called Mutualism. Both species are benefitting from the relationship.
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Shield Lichens and Allies (Family Parmeliaceae)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
This is an example of how different species are not hurt by each other but still have a relationship with each other. The lichen moss in the photo is gaining a home from the tree but the crape myrtle is not harmed, this relationship is called commensalism. Lichen moss is categorized as a Bryophyta species. Crape Myrtle are categorized as a Lythraceae species.
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White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
This is a white peacock butterfly. A biotic factor of the white peacock butterfly is grass, it often flies around in grass and lands in grass.
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Earthworms and Allies (Subclass Oligochaeta)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
This is an Earthworm or Lumbricus terrestris, I found it crawling around outside my classroom. Earthworms are classified as L. Terrestris species, and the genus is Lumbricus. An abiotic factor for Earthworms are soil worms live in and the condition of the soil.
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Common Green Darner (Anax junius)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
This is the Common Green Darner (dragonfly). It is classified as the A. Junius species and the genus is Anax. A biotic factor for the Common Green Darner is other smaller insects, an abiotic factor is the weather.
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Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei)Observer
i3samanthamumDescription
I found a Brown Anole (lizard) also known as the Bahaman Anole. The brown anole is categorized as an A. sagrei species and the genus is a Anolis. An abiotic factor for the Brown Anole is the concrete he is crawling on.
