#kirkii

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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.

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Zambian sable antelope Hippotragus niger kirkii

Observed by nicovr, CC BY-NC

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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

[fishthegenderwitch]

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.

[drhoz]

#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.

[primate-tournament]

🦍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!

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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.

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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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synaptolepis kirkii root

[iicraft505]

Kirk's Dik-Dik (Madoqua kirkii)

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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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Kirk's dik-dik Madoqua kirkii

Observed by ahleitao, CC BY-NC

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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! 🌿🌺🌴

[glazevisuals]

The Kirk's blenny (Alticus kirkii)