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#BeekseBergen#Photography#Photo#Zoophotography#zoo#animal#animals#animalphotography#dikdik#Madoqua#kirkii#kirksdikdik
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Dying To Live
Mother in-law’s Tongue (Sansevieria kirkii pulchra ‘coppertone’) looking more dead than alive in the Succulent Garden. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.
The diseased- and dead-looking leaves of this succulent are apparently a defense mechanism to turn away herbivores. The tricky part for me was picking the section of the lot to portray that.
#photographers on tumblr#canon 55-250mm#flora fauna#flora photography#lumix photography#mother in-law's tongue#panasonic lumix dc-s1#photography tips#Sansevieria kirkii pulchra 'coppertone'#succulent photos
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Zambian sable antelope Hippotragus niger kirkii
Observed by nicovr, CC BY-NC
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n225_w1150 by Biodiversity Heritage Library Via Flickr: Curtis's botanical magazine.. London ;New York [etc.] :Academic Press [etc.]. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/663023
#Botany#Periodicals#Pictorial works#Missouri Botanical Garden#Peter H. Raven Library#bhl:page=663023#dc:identifier=http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/663023#Crassulaceae#geo:country=Malawi#artist:viaf=48272868#BHLCurtis#Flowers#editor:name=Joseph Dalton Hooker#WomeninScience#Matilda Smith#Q3299110#illustrator:wikidata=Q3299110#HerNaturalHistory#flickr#kalanchoe kirkii#kalanchoe lateritia#Kalanchoe#botanical illustration#scientific illustration
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A new variant has been added!
Red-rumped Woodpecker (Veniliornis kirkii) © Don Marsille
It hatches from brown, difficult, drab, olive, red, small, white, and yellow eggs.
squawkoverflow - the ultimate bird collecting game 🥚 hatch ❤️ collect 🤝 connect
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Went to take a pic of my newly cleaned kitchen, and heard nibbley noises from the box in my bathroom that contains all my medicinal plants and incenses. Oh no.
Open the box, little mouse eyes blink up at me. I’m like, “Awww shit what are you even eating in there?? Are you eating my medicine? That’s so uncool, man.”
So yea, at least two (2) mice in my house just ate maca and gingko biloba. I hope they remember I didn’t kill them when they’re boning with the natural Viagra they ate.
#I didn't end them#i emptied the box#then dumped them in the trash bins outside#washed all the jars and put them in a new box#they ate my Mullein seeds and my Purslane seeds too#RIP wild rocket seeds#they didn't eat my Synaptolepis kirkii though#mice#mouse#pests#too fucking cute#I have traps#but they ignore them utterly#i wonder how they foundthe blue water lily#i bet it was lovely#psycoactive#hallucenogenic#lol
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#2562 - Trite auricoma - Golden-brown Jumping Spider
First described as Attus auricomus by NZ arachnologist Arthur T. Urquhart in 1886. Who then went on to describe the same species as Plexippus capillatus, Attus suffuscus, Attus kirkii and Attus adustus. In 1917, French naturalist Raymond Comte de Dalmas described it again as Trite vafra. In 1935 American arachnologist Elizabeth Bangs Bryant realised they were all the same species.
A common Jumping Spider endemic to New Zealand. The one at the top with the blonde moustache is a male.
Smart enough to learn which prey are bad to eat after a single encounter.
St Arnaud, Southern Alps, New Zealand.
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🦍The primate tournament list of candidates has been finalised! Polls will start going up soon!🦧
Thank you to everyone who submitted a species! Here is the full written list:
Basal primates (non-simian primates, including Strepsirrhini and Tarsiiformes)
†Notharctus (Notharctus tenebrosus)
Calabar angwantibo (Arctocebus calabarensis)
West African potto (Perodicticus potto)
Red slender loris (Loris tardigradus)
Bengal slow loris (Nycticebus bengalensis)
Pygmy slow loris (Xanthonycticebus pygmaeus)
Senegal bushbaby (Galago senegalensis)
Brown greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus)
Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta)
Verreaux’s sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi)
†Archaeoindris (Archaeoindris fontoynontii)
†Megaladapis (Megaladapis madagascariensis)
Madame berthe’s mouse lemur (Microcebus berthae)
Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta)
Pygmy tarsier (Tarsius pumilus)
New world monkeys (Platyrrhini)
Wied’s marmoset (Callithrix kuhlii)
Goeldi’s marmoset (Callimico goeldii)
Bearded emperor tamarin (Saguinus imperator subgrisescens)
Golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas)
Panamanian white-faced capuchin (Cebus imitator)
Central American squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii)
Gray-bellied night monkey (Aotus lemurinus)
Bald uakari (Cacajao calvus)
Madidi titi monkey (Plecturocebus aureipalatii)
Atlantic titi monkey (Callicebus personatus)
Black bearded saki (Chiropotes satanas)
White-faced saki (Pithecia pithecia)
Colombian red howler (Alouatta seniculus)
Brown spider monkey (Ateles hybridus)
Northern muriqui (Brachyteles hypoxanthus)
Yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Lagothrix flavicauda)
Old world monkeys (Cercopithecidae)
Mantled guereza (Colobus guereza)
Zanzibar red colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii)
Nepal gray langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus)
Silvery lutung (Trachypithecus cristatux)
Golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana)
Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus)
Red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus)
Collared mangabey (Cercocebus torquatus)
Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata)
Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta)
Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas)
Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx)
Gelada (Theropithecus gelada)
Common patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas)
Bale mountains vervet (Chlorocebus djamdjamensis)
De brazza’s monkey (Cercopithecus neglectus)
Apes (Hominoidea)
Lar gibbon (Hylobates lar)
Pileated gibbon (Hylobates pileatus)
Kloss’s gibbon (Hylobates klossii)
Northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys)
Siamang (symphalangus syndactylus)
†Junzi (Junzi imperialis)
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus)
†Gigantopithecus (Gigantopithecus blacki)
†Dryopithecus (Dryopithecus fontani)
Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)
Bonobo (Pan paniscus)
†Australopithecus (Australopithecus afarensis)
†Panranthropus (Panranthropus boisei)
†Flores hobbit (Homo floresiensis)
†Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis)
The first set of polls will go up as soon as I have finished writing the descriptions! In the meantime, I would appreciate if you could share this tournament around- it won’t be much of a tournament if there aren’t that many people voting! In going down the research rabbit hole I’ve found so many interesting species and stories, and I promise learning about them here will be worth your time!
#primate bracket#tournament#tumblr tournament#poll#polls#primate#primates#extinct primates#biology#animals#zoology#please let me know if I made a mistake anywhere!
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Zanzibar red colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii)
This species of colobus is only found on Unguja island, off the coast of Tanzania. Isolated here, they have developed a more human-like face, with a flatter snout and larger brain. They live in a variety of forest environments, and have a specialised stomach for digesting leaves. They are also known to eat soil and charcoal.
#markhors-menagerie#primates#old world monkeys#monkeys#animal facts#fun facts#animals#biology#colobus monkey#Zanzibar red colobus
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Zanzibar red colobus (Piliocolobus kirkii)
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Skull Island 2005 - Fauna (part 1)
With my preposed idea for season 10 of The Genie Team revolving around the Bermuda Triangle, one of the three main things in that region would be the 2005 Peter Jackson rendition of Skull Island… which is my favorite rendition, especially with how much fauna roamed the island. And this post and the next will go over the fauna of Skull Island.
DINOSAURS + REPTILES + SYNAPSIDS + AMPHIBIANS
Tartarusaurus saevus
Peracerdon exitialis
Limusaur/Limusaurus corrodomolluscus
Dragonskin/Varanus dracopellis
Discus
Aciedactylus mandocaris
Nefundusaurus accerbus
Dirusubcus
Brontosaurus baxteri
Ligocristus innocens
Ferrucutus cerastes
Calcarisaurus ieiuniosus
Formicavoro/Termito'saurus formicavoro
Vastatosaurus rex
Lycaesaurus kirkii
White Wedgehead
Pugbat
Malamagnus
Dirt Turtle/Foeduchelys hospes
Inox/Inoculopalus edax
Udusaurus turpis
Skull Island Snapper
Turturcassis
Skull Island Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Swamp-wing/Xanthopteryx
Falcotops
Furcidactylus
Ambulaquasaurus cristarufus
Scissor-head/Axiciacepkalus curio
Venatosaurus saevidicus
Venatosaurus impavidus
Adlapsuaurus
Foetodon
Avarusaurus populator
Scimitodon sagax
Carver/Carocarptor interfector
Pugiodorsus squameus
Hebeosaurus torvus
Dinocanisaurus
Diablosaurus
Asperdorsus bellator
Tree-tops/Sylvaceratops
Monstrutalpus
Atercurisaurus
Feather Devil
Alatusaurus sanguideia
Aliepesaurus
Alatusaurus cinnabaris
Alatusaurus pergrandis
Alatusaurus scintilla
Novusaurus biscutica
Aerosaurus verdens
Herbivorous chameleons — Chamaeleo cuspis/trident chameleon, Furcifer adipatus/fat chameleon and Chamaeleo mellilingus/honey-tongue chameleon
Vultursaurus
Bear-croc/Ursusuchus bombus
Chaly-tops/Chalyceratops seradorsus
Bifurcatops peritus
Arsartis/Arsarticaedes agilis
Bidensaurus mactabilis
Gladiodon igneospinus
Malevolusaurus perditor
Draco
Fin-headed lizard
BUGS
Skull Island Termites/Truxtermopsis difficilis
Scissor-Beetle
Maggotfly
Meat Weevil
Carrion Centipede
Ornate Carrion Beetle
Nigracassida
Moonspider/Galeodes luna
Estrivermus
Profanus
Contereobestiolla
Nepalacus
Aspiscimex exos
Hydruscimex maximus
Mortifillex venefecus
Scorpio-pede/Nepapede harpagabdominus
Nefacossus fluvius
Predatory Pond Skaters
Mortaspis
Spinaculex
Megapede horridus
Gyas gyas
Megapede dereponecis
Megapede humus
Stickalithus arachne
Wicked Weaver/Impiutextor
Idolon illotus
Idolon venefaucus
Omnimatercimex harpeforceps
Canopy Insects — Megalatus imperius, Savage-Gnat/Efferuculex niger, Shaggywing/Comososptero, Fallow Mantis/Inaratumantis, Guard-bug/Custocimex ferratus and Firebellied Tree-talon/Hylaeohamu
Celocimex horribillis
Noxmuscus furvus
Unguasilus
Decarnocimex
Weta-rex/Deinacrida rex
Arachno-claw/Arachnocidis
Megapede impurus
Lividuvespa alaramus
Pitchbug/Piceuscutum
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Kirk's Dik-Dik (Madoqua kirkii)
@ hmb_zoo
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Kirk's dik-dik Madoqua kirkii
Observed by ahleitao, CC BY-NC
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Wk 12, 26th of April, 2024 Research
Latin Meanings of Plant Terms
alba - white
albicans - becoming white
albiflorus - white flower
alpina - alpine
angustifolius - narrow leaved
apetala - has no petals
arachnoides - spider or spider webs e.g. Sempervivium arachnoideum, the house leek has spider web like appearance
arboreus or aborescens - tree like appearance
arenaria - of sand, referring to plants from sandy places
argentea or argyraea - silver or silvery
atro - dark coloured as in 'atropurpureum'
attenuata - narrows to a point
aurantica - orange
aurea or aureus - gold or golden
australis - southern
azurea - azure or sky blue
banksii - named for Sir Joseph Banks, botanist on Captain Cook's voyages
bellidioides - daisy-like appearance, referring to bellis, the daisy
bicolour - two coloured
bidwillii - named for John Bidwill, early New Zealand alpine plant enthusiast
Brachyglottis - short tongued, referring to the short ray florets
buchananii - named for John Buchanan, early New Zealand botanist
caerulea - dark blue
caerulecens - bluish, blue tinged
campanulatus - bell shaped
canadensis - of Canada or North-eastern America
canina - of dogs, usually means inferior plant (the Romans were not dog-lovers!)
cardinalis - scarlet, cardinal red
carnea - deep pink
cataria - of cats, eg Nepeta cataria, catmint
carractae - of waterfalls
chathamicus/chathamica - of the Chatham Islands
chinensis - of China
chlorantha - green flowered
cinerea - ash colour, greyish
coccineum - scarlet
columaris - columnar
colensoi - named for William Colenso, early botanist
confertiflora - flowers that are crowded together
cordata - heart shaped
crassifolius/crassifolia/crassifolium - with thick leaves
cunnihamii - named for Allan Cunningham, early botanist
decora - beautiful
delayavi - for Abbe Jean Marie Delavay missionary and collector
dieffenbachii - for Dr Ernst Dieffenbach, naturalist
discolor - two different colours
dissecta - deeply cut, usually of a leaf
domestica - cultivated
davidii - for Pere Arman David, missionary plant collector
Dracanena - female dragon
Echinops - a hedgehog, spiky
Echium - vipers ( a snake)
Erodium - heron's bill, referring to the shape of the seedpods
excelsa/excelsum/excelsus - tall
eximia - exceptional
fibrosa - fibrous
flava - clear yellow
florida - flowering
florus/flora - of flowers
foetidus - smelling, stinking
folius/folia/folium - of leaves or foliage
forestii - for George Forest, Scottish plant collector
fragrans/fragrantissima - fragrant
frutcosa - shrubby
fulvida - tawny coloured
haastii - for Julius von Haast, explorer
hastata - spear shaped
hookeri - for Sir William or Sir Joseph Hooker, directors of Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
hortensia - of gardens
horizontalis - flat, horizontal
humilis - low growing
Geranium - crane's bill, referring to the shape of the seedpods
gracilis - graceful
graminea - grass-like
ilicifolia - holly-like (from Ilex or Holly)
incana - grey
indica - of India
insignis - notable
issima - very (as in 'bellissima')
isophylla - equal sized leaves
ixioides - ixia like
japonica - of Japan
jucundum - attractive example
kirkii - for Thomas Kirk, botanist
laetus/laetum - milky
latifolius/latifolia - broad leaved
lessonii/lessoniana - for Pierre Lesson surgeon and botanist
lineata - striped, with lines
lucida/lucens - shining, bright
lutea - yellow
lutescens - becoming yellow
lyallii - for David Lyall, surgeon
macrantha - having large flowers
marcrocarpa - having large fruit
marcophylla - having large leaves
meleagris - spotted like a guinea fowl as in Fritillaria meleagri
microphylla - very small leaved
monroi - for Sir David Monro, plant collector
montana/montanum - of the mountains
moschatum - musky scented
myosotis - mouse's ear
nigra - black
novae-zelandiae - of New Zealand
orientalis - eastern
oides - similar to
paniculata - having flowers in panicles
Pelargonium - stork's bill, referring to the shape of the seedpods
petriei - for Donald Petrie, plant collector
Phylla/phyllus/phyllum - A Greek word that refers to the leaves of a plant
praecox - early, of flowering
procumbens - prostrate
procurrens - spreading
prolifera - prolific or free flowering
prostrata - prostrate or lying on the ground
pseudo - means false
pumila/pumilo - dwarf
purpurea - purple (Echinea purpurea)
purpurascens - purplish, tinged purple
Ranunculus - frog, because both like marshy, boggy ground
recta - upright
reflexa - bent backwards
reptans or repens - creeping
richardii - for Achille Richard, French botanist
rigens/rigida - rigid or stiff habit
roseum - rose colour
rotundata - rounded
rotundifolia - having round-shaped leaves
rubra/rubrum - red
rugosa/rugosum - wrinkled
rupestris - growing in rocks
salicina/salicifolia - willow like
sanguinea - blood red
scandens - climbing
serotina - late flowering or late ripening
serpens - creeping
spictata - in spikes
stans/stricta - erect or upright
supine - supine or prostrate
trigida - spotted like a tiger
umbellatus - flowers appearing to be in umbels
ursinum - a bear, referring to shaggy appearance
vernus - of spring
viridis/virens - green
viridfolius - green leaved
versicolor - multi coloured
vulgaris - common
Zebrina - zebra, referring to the stripes
from Plant Encyclopedia.co.nz,
Plantpedia is here to be an online reference guide in all areas of horticulture (and now have a garden centre based in Tuakau River Road Nursery). Plantpedia has factual and trust worthy information relative for New Zealander gardeners.
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EXOTIC PLANTS
Exotic Plants: A Journey into Nature’s Wonderland
When we think of plants, our minds often conjure images of familiar green leaves, blooming flowers, and perhaps the occasional cactus. But what about those botanical wonders that defy convention? The ones that transport us to distant lands, where colors are more vibrant, shapes more intricate, and scents more intoxicating? These are the exotic plants, and they deserve a spotlight in our horticultural adventures.
What Makes a Plant Exotic?
Exotic plants are not native to a particular region but have found a way to thrive there. They might have been intentionally introduced or arrived accidentally, carried by winds, birds, or human travelers. These non-indigenous species bring a touch of mystery and allure to our gardens and homes.
The Enchanting World of Exotic Flora
Let’s embark on a journey through the lush foliage of exotic plants:
1. Black Baccara Rose (Rosa ‘Black Baccara’)
Price: ₹480.001
These velvety, almost black roses evoke a sense of drama and elegance. Their petals absorb sunlight, creating a mesmerizing play of shadows.
2. Dwarf Mango Tree (Mangifera indica)
Price: ₹349.001
Imagine plucking juicy mangoes from a compact tree right in your backyard. The dwarf mango tree brings tropical delight to any space.
3. Echeveria and Other Succulents
Price: ₹749.001
Succulents are the rock stars of exotic plants. Their fleshy leaves store water, allowing them to thrive in arid conditions. Echeverias, with their rosette shapes, are particularly captivating.
4. Gandharaj Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)
Price: ₹399.001
The Gandharaj Gardenia, also known as Cape Jasmine, emits a heady fragrance reminiscent of jasmine. Its pristine white blooms are a sight to behold.
5. Drosera Derbyensis (Carnivorous Plant)
Price: ₹175.001
Carnivorous plants are nature’s quirky creations. The Drosera Derbyensis lures insects with its sticky tentacles, then digests them for nutrients.
6. Sansevieria Kirkii (Snake Plant)
Price: ₹599.001
The Sansevieria Kirkii boasts sword-like leaves with striking patterns. It’s a low-maintenance houseplant that purifies the air.
7. Dwarf Grape (Vitis Vinifera)
Price: ₹309.001
Yes, you can grow grapes even in limited space! The dwarf grape plant yields sweet clusters of fruit, perfect for snacking.
8. Tropical Palm Tree (Artificial)
Price: ₹36.99
Not all exotic plants need soil. An artificial palm tree adds a touch of paradise to your living room.
9. Drosera Pedicellaris (Carnivorous Plant)
Price: ₹165.001
Another carnivorous wonder! The Drosera Pedicellaris traps unsuspecting insects, proving that nature’s designs are both beautiful and deadly.
Cultivating Exotic Dreams
As gardeners, we’re explorers. We seek out the extraordinary, the unexpected. Exotic plants invite us to step beyond the ordinary and embrace the wild. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a cozy balcony, consider adding a touch of exotic magic. Let these botanical marvels weave their stories, whispering secrets from distant shores.
Remember, in the world of plants, the extraordinary often hides in plain sight. So, keep your eyes open, your soil fertile, and your heart ready for the unexpected bloom.
Happy gardening! 🌿🌺🌴
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