#cave ecosystem

[mossinformed]

CURSED MOSS FACT #002

Lampenflora: Cave Lamp Communities

If you find yourself in a cave tour with electric lights be sure to look for lampenflora around them! Cave lights have created a unique ecological niche that allows cyanobacteria, algae, mosses/bryophytes, and ferns to grow in the Deep zone, where light is too dim for plants to explore. Cyanobacteria usually are at the outermost edges from the light, followed by algae, then bryophytes like the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha, with ferns being closest.

Caves can be refuga for rare mosses as well! Learn more here. This is a picture of a very small cave that was full of mosses along the Oregon coast.

[howdoesone]

How does one teach an Aye-aye to play the guitar with that long middle finger?

  Introduction to the Aye-Aye: The Rock Star of the Lemur World The Aye-Aye, a nocturnal lemur native to Madagascar, is one of the quirkiest creatures in the animal kingdom. With its large eyes, bat-like ears, and most notably, its elongated middle finger, the Aye-Aye is as fascinating as it is peculiar. This middle finger is primarily used to tap on trees to find insects, but what if we could…

[lizardsaredinosaurs]

Not a spider, not a scorpion... but you couldn't give me a better name than "fake scorpion"??

Tooth Cave Pseudoscorpion (Tartarocreagris texana)

A few caves in Texas

Status: federally Endangered

[baura-bear]

Thinking about the other day while I was caving and this one asshole kept scampering about like gollem.

[freyjaofthenorth]

you see all these deep genshin lore analysis pieces and yet none of them are asking the real questions:

why are there plants deep in the caves and why are they green???

[pp-goldenmeyer]

Various shots of a lush throne, isn't our emperor so great? 🐆🌿

[muckbottomcatfish]

i think i might revamp my lore a little bit. again. not that there's much to revamp but likeeeeeeeeeeee

[brightlotusmoon]

*casually checks follower count*

*backs away very slowly*

*shuts door quietly*

*keeps it open just enough for the cats*

That's... that's a lot of people. I don't know what to do with nearly four thousand of you. How did we get here? When did my swamp get bigger? What kind of treats do you like in your enrichments?

[crystalsandcrochet]

Son Doong Cave, Vietnam

[crowcryptid]

This is why twitter scares me there’s people on there

[sporecored]

so relieved!!! We rescheduled water quality monitoring for friday, now I can focus on finishing preparing for my two (2) presentations tomorrow!

[alopias-pelagicus]

Get freakyyy

[howdoesone]

How does one invite a Saola to a unicorn-themed party?

Introduction to the Saola: The Real-Life Unicorn The Saola, often referred to as the “Asian unicorn,” is one of the most elusive and mystical creatures in the animal kingdom. Discovered only in 1992 in the Annamite Range of Vietnam and Laos, the Saola has captivated the imaginations of scientists and animal lovers alike. With its long, slender horns and gentle demeanor, it’s easy to see why it…

[mexicanistnet]

From humble decomposers to mind-bending manipulators, fungi weave a hidden web of life, shaping ecosystems, influencing history, and holding the key to a sustainable future. Dive into their world of bioluminescent caves, mind-altering whispers, and hidden medicinal secrets.

[sylviii]

"come home and see my girl cave :)" I say flirtily. You agree, imagining a rec room with some couches and maybe a few vintage consoles. I lead you down into the basement, where I have carved out a slimy grotto with its own ecosystem. by the time you see me dive into the water and come up with a fish in my teeth, it's too late. You want to fuck me so badly.

[cephalopod-celabrator]

ROUND 2

You can vote in this if you're cis, trans, whatever, just don't start bitching about how these "aren't related to gender" in the notes. You are encouraged to tell me what you pick though!