The Explorers Club的动态

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Carcharodontosaurus! Can you pronounce that? Do you know what species it is? Well, you can find out how to pronounce "Carcharodontosaurus" and know what species by clicking on the link below to watch the full video. ChiOm?

This is all fascinating and based on empirical data and findings.

Because besides work there is also hobby :-) Nice to work together with these researchers on one of the most fascinating species group: the genus Salamandra (fire and alpine salamanders). The study illustrates the impact of hybridization in phylogenetic analyses and its downstream effects in the identification of conservation units and their naming in the Linnean classification. But it shows much more hidden treasures :-) https://lnkd.in/enPT8Rxj

Please read and share, so more people get to know the European wildcat, the species I work with at the moment (you can switch between portuguese and english versions on the right upper corner menu). https://lnkd.in/d2D6riK4

Conserving African manatees starts with sharing knowledge. From blending scientific insights with indigenous wisdom to inspiring those far from manatee habitats, every action counts. ?? Mongabay ‘s insightful article beautifully captures what African manatees are, painting a vivid picture of their appearance, habitat, and the challenges they face. Though they are elusive in the wild, this read brings them to life. Dive into the full story by clicking the link below.

Until a new species of fish is discovered in the world, the mandarin will continue to be the most beautiful fish in the world. But there is no disputing its beauty. Mandarin colors are like a moving rainbow that you can't stop staring at. Bright blue chains with orange stripes are a good match, no doubt. These fish cannot be kept in an aquarium, even if you want to, because they only eat copepods, which are a type of zooplankton that is very difficult to collect for an aquarium because the zooplankton must be alive or the mandarins will not consume them. Although so precious, this gem is so beautiful that you can't help but stare. #marinebiology #oceangem #marinefisheries #mandarin #ornamentalfish

Currently working on a personal project exploring the origins of Celtic and Brittonic use of seeds/crops, game hunting, cooking methods, and pottery style. ?????? Also, deep diving into the semiotics of food based on the insightful findings of Simona Stano University of Turin, Turin, Italy(2015) in the "Semiotics of Food" from the "International Handbook of Semiotics" edited by Trifonas, P., published by Springer?? Quote: “Food… is also part of a sign system as it is strictly involved in processes of signification and interpretation.” Seeking recommendations for further books or research on these topics. Specifically on Celtic Welsh food heritage. Any suggestions? ?? #PersonalProject #Semiotics #Research #FoodOrigins

Cicada Buzz This Spring: Everywhere But Long Island (This Year) There has been lots of buzz in the press noting “trillions” of periodical cicadas (both 13-year and 17-year species) that are expected to appear late this spring from Broods XIX and XIII (respectively). Sorry to disappoint our Long Island followers who eagerly anticipate a dramatic and unique experience, but you’ll need to travel to parts of the Midwest and Southeast US in late spring to immerse yourself in this awesome phenomenon. 2024 is unique in having two very large cohorts of all 7 periodical cicada species emerging around the same time over a large area, though it’s unlikely the two groups will overlap much if at all. Around peak emergence, the males of these cicadas will fill the air with their hollow, buzzing calls. They’ll be active for just a few short weeks before the new generation takes over and, depending upon the species, emerge after another 13 or 17 years. These gentle insects are quite docile and harmless to humans and domestic animals, feeding only on plant sap from the roots and twigs of their host plants. To read more about cicadas, this amazing event, and where they’ll be, visit https://cicadas.uconn.edu/ & https://lnkd.in/eip9QDar

I am very grateful for the opportunity to have conducted this study at ReefoDivers as part of my research internship at the Marine Animal Ecology (MAE) chair group of Wageningen University & Research. I would like to thank my supervisors, Guido Paap and Ronald Osinga for their theoretical and practical support, and for making the collaboration an enjoyable experience. A special thanks to Guido and the reef rangers for being my dive buddies and for including me in the team; you ensured this was a valuable and educational experience, both in terms of research and on a social and personal level. The study I conducted aimed to find the optimal depth to guarantee the highest productivity of Acropora sp., Millepora cf. tenera, and Pocillopora cf. verrucosa in a nursery environment at the coast in front of Diani Beach, Southern Kenya. This was achieved by investigating the depth with the most favorable balance between growth and survival, leading to the highest productivity of the species. The specific growth rate of Pocillopora cf. verrucosa was the only one affected by depth, showing reduced growth at four meters below mean lower low water (MLLW). The productivity of Acropora sp. and Millepora cf. tenera was not affected by depth. In contrast, Pocillopora cf. verrucosa exhibited a depth effect, with fragments at four meters below MLLW showing lower productivity compared to those in the range of five to eight meters below MLLW. Overall, it was recommended to grow only Millepora cf. tenera at four meters below MLLW, while all three species can be grown in the range of five to eight meters. ?? https://lnkd.in/enaQmYYD