#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

[aroaessidhe]

2024 reads / storygraph

Sea Of Broken Glass

fantasy

two sisters who live on a floating village in a shallow ocean are exiled when one develops magic and can’t hide it like her sister does

they travel to the land, trying to survive searching for their mother who was exiled 20 years ago, through the wilderness and magical caves

crystal/mineral magic, magical creatures, sister relationships

[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? 🐆🌿

[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?

It's, uh, it's six thousand now.

[muckbottomcatfish]

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

[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!

[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…

[kef-meister]

Also keep in mind that caves have their own unique systems - and letting in too many warmblooded creatures (humans) will affect them negatively.

AFAIK, the Coves del Drac in Majorca (Spain) are a major tourist attraction for good reason (the economy takes a hit if the caves are closed to the public) ... but due to the heat from the immense amount of visitors, it's actually affecting the rock formations over time.

Caves are weirder and more varied than you think

[pp-goldenmeyer]

Nice cave C: 🐆

[alopias-pelagicus]

Get freakyyy

[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.