Trees structure the Earth’s most biodiverse ecosystem, tropical forests. The vast number of tree species presents a formidable challenge to understanding these forests, including their response to environmental change, as very little is known about most
Chlordane was banned in Florida in 1978 which left a problem on how to control the pest mole cricket. The University of Florida came up with an alternative, which was the introduction of larra bicolor, which has now spread through most of the state and into neighboring states. They are high...
It has a long hind toe and half-webbed feet to facilitate perching in trees. There is a gradual moult progression and no flightless period. It breeds in trios of one male and two females. An elongated trachea forms subcutaneous coils over the pectoral muscles, enabling it to produce a very...
Hosts: trees and shrubs, such as almond, apple, hackberry, oak, orange, pecan, persimmon, and rose Range: From Maryland south to Florida and west to Missouri and Texas. Occasionally found in New York and Pennsylvania. Identifying Features: ...
Given the increasing pressure from extreme events due to climate change, the planting of new trees has become a priority in the political agendas of cities. However, the rush to plant trees often fails to account for the reduced performance and lifespan of trees in heavily urbanized areas and...
These animals live in New Guinea as well as Cape York in Australia. Specifically, they live in trees in tropical forests, hardwood forests, and mangroves. Cuscus that live in mangroves migrates to tropical forests for the winter season. These marsupials build homes in the hollows of trees or...
American elm is the most popular of urban shade trees. This tree was planted along downtown city streets for decades. The tree has had major problems with Dutch elm disease and is now out of favor when considered for urban tree planting. The vase-shaped form and gradually arching limbs ...
“From an ecological perspective, it is not advantageous to be inebriated as you’re climbing around in the trees or surrounded by predators at night – that’s a recipe for not having your genes passed on,” said Matthew Carrigan, a molecular ...
The Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) is one of the oldest species of shrubs or small trees in Arizona. Long life is also specific to the tree which may survive up to one century. Its yellow elongated flowers give this species a unique look. While historically edible, this is a speci...
the "rootbeer" flavor of the root's tea (now considered a mild carcinogen) was enjoyed by Native Americans. S. albidum leaf shapes, along with the aromas, are definitive identifiers. Young sassafras seedlings are usually unlobed. Older trees add mitten-shaped leaves with two or three lobes....