Diatom

Coscinodiscus radiatus
Scale 2 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1

10 POINTS

Heterokontophyta, Coscinodiscophyceae

Although it only reaches a maximum size of 0.5mm, this diatom is one of the largest diatom species and is an important food source for small and juvenile crustaceans.

Habitats: rocky shore, open water


Graphic by UK Marine

Tufted sea moss

Cladophora rupestris
Scale 7 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1

6 POINTS

Plantae, Ulvophyceae

The tufted sea moss is a species of filamentous green algae, commonly eaten some parts of the world, including Laos.

Habitats: rocky shore


Graphic by UK Marine

Bladder wrack

Fucus vesiculosus
Scale 7 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1

5 POINTS

Chromalveolata, Heterokontophyta, Phaeophyceae

This seaweed is one of the most common algae in the UK. This algae provides shelter for smaller animals.

Habitats: rocky shore


Graphic by UK Marine

Agilisaurus

Agilisaurus
Scale 7 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2

3 POINTS

PLAY: Agilisaurus had a MOVE of 3

FACT: Nicknamed “Agile lizard” due to its long lower leg bones this dinosaur weighed about as much as a cocker spaniel.

warm, hot

Graphic by Dinosaurs Unearthed

Forest Fire

Event card

Play: Place this card on top of any SPECIES card.
EFFECT: The SPECIES is IMMEDIATELY discarded. Leave the FOREST FIRE card on the table, and no new cards can be placed adjacent to this card for the remainder of the game.

cold, cool, warm

Graphic by Norma Rose Point School

Stegosaurus

Stegosaurus
Scale 9 Diat: herbivore , Hierachy 2

4 POINTS

PLAY: Stegasaurus had a MOVE of 2

FACT: When threatened it turned its head back to look over its shoulder, to better aim the swing of its dangerous tail.

cool, warm

Graphic by Dinosaurs Unearthed