Prunus serrulata or Japanese Cherry; also called Hill Cherry, Oriental Cherry or East Asian Cherry, is a species of cherry native to Japan, Korea and China. It is known for its spring cherry blossom displays and festivals. Prunus serrulata is a small deciduous tree with a short single trunk, with a dense crown reaching a [...]
Written by Sara Shayan
July 29, 2011 at 11:10 am
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WHO: Division 9 students of Manoah Steves Elementary, in Richmond, B.C.. WHAT: An 90-card DIY phylo deck of organisms found in the Richmond Dyke, including: Carpenter Ant, American Goldfinch, Jumping Spider, Mallard Duck, European Starling, Wilson’s Warbler, Buttercup, Grey Wolf, Pink Primrose, Northern Flicker, House Finch, Wood Duck, Grey Squirrel, Grass, Common Cattail, Dandelion, Northern [...]
Written by Sara Shayan
July 24, 2011 at 11:51 pm
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The Yellowbelly Sea Snake or Pelagic Sea Snake (Pelamis platura) is a species of sea snake found in tropical oceanic waters around the world. It is the only member of the genus Pelamis. Most sea snakes are completely aquatic and have adapted to their environment in many ways, the most characteristic of which is a [...]
Written by Garrett
July 22, 2011 at 12:11 pm
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Gevuina avellana (Chilean hazel, avellano chileno in Spanish) is an evergreen tree of the family Proteaceae, up to 20 meters (65 feet) tall. It is native to southern Chile and adjacent valleys in Argentina. It is found from sea level to 700 meters (2300 feet) above sea level. Its distribution extends from 35° to 44° [...]
Written by Sara Shayan
July 20, 2011 at 11:02 am
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The Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), sometimes known as the American Harpy Eagle, is a Neotropical species of eagle. This species was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema naturae in 1758 as Vultur harpyja,[2] after the mythological beast harpy. It is the only member of the genus Harpia. [...] Its name refers to the harpies of Ancient Greek [...]
WHO: Students of Divisions 12 and 14, U-Hill Elementary, Vancouver B.C. WHAT: A 47-card DIY phylo deck of organisms found at the Vancouver Aquarium: Sea Turtles, Marmosets, Reef Sharks, Sea Anemones, Cane Toads, Jellyfish, Belugas, Seastars, Crabs, Eels, Sea Cucumbers, Fruit Bats, Sea Pens, Anacondas, Sea Horses, Sting Rays, Sea Otters, Seals, Pufferfish, Piranhas, [...]
Written by Sara Shayan
July 17, 2011 at 11:34 pm
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