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Abaniquillo Pardo del Caribe (Anolis sagrei)Observ.
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Visual Description:
Blened into the tree trunk, did not move, noticed me taking photos, aware of their surroundings. You can see a pattern of specks on the back of the lizard.
Habitat:
This lizard found found on a tree trunk mid way through the tree, so not far from the ground. Located in lettuce lake park so there is an abundance of resources for this lizard.
Reference:
This speices of lizard was actually introduced originating from Cuba. Since the introduction of the species they have since moved north in Florida and found more common in the panhandle.
Citation:
Campbell, T. S. (2003). The introduced brown anole (anolis sagrei) occurs in every county in peninsular florida. Herpetological Review, 34(2), 173. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/212056875?accountid=14745
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Ardilla Gris de Las Carolinas (Sciurus carolinensis)Observ.
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Visual Description:
Moved very fast, good tree climbing skills, brown, furry tails, seemed frantic because of people
Habitat:
Found in Lettuce Lake Park, was climbing a tree. It was a resonable sunny day out with a nice breeze. Had avaible resources for it
Reference:
Tree Squirrels are dependant to mature forests, similiar to this terrestrial habitat. The squirrel seemed to be rely on the tree of food resources and escaping from threats on the ground floor.
Citation:
Koprowski, John L. “The Response of Tree Squirrels to Fragmentation: a Review and Synthesis: Animal Conservation Forum.” Cambridge Core, Cambridge University Press, 3 Nov. 2005, www.cambridge.org/core/journals/animal-conservation-forum/article/response-of-tree-squirrels-to-fragmentation-a-review-and-synthesis/68667C429043BA5B3E20E87597E5717C.
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Efímeras de Cabeza Plana (Familia Heptageniidae)Observ.
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Visual Description:
Very small insect, slight green color to it, was not moving when discovered.
Habitat:
This insect was found where the lake and walking bridge meets. It was sunny with a slight breeze.
Reference:
This credible artcle states that their unique bodies allow them to swim through water easier and stay away from predation with their wings.
Citation:
Dodds, G. S. “Ecological Studies of Aquatic Insects. I Adaptations of Mayfly Nymphs to Swift Streams.” Ecology, 1 Apr. 1924, www.jstor.org/stable/1929011?casa_token=OQEfph7O6-QAAAAA%3Aw33_mmPSt-76BJ0OmWmsP7inIr3P5Xd7i0E5oOwmRAaqfM_5I-7XpGoYWerL8tfNKCraxZyoDoUaYd44A2Y3-ItR3iLk4jec-6rKllnHyjNAItv0GG9M&seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents.
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Milpiés Japonés de Invernadero (Oxidus gracilis)Observ.
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Visual Description:
Small insect, many little legs, moved fairly quickly, was on cement but was probably headed toward the grass. There were several of these greenhouse milipedes on the cement, there might be a possibility they were searching for food.
Habitat:
This particular milipede was on cement but there was surround grass, trees, soil and other elements were you would normally find an insect.
Reference:
This credial article talks about the greenhouse milipeded and how it can produce large numbers creating a presence in our daily lives. Bennett goes as far as calling them a "nuisance" on page 44.
Citation:
Bennett, Dwight R., and S. H. Kerr. “Millipedes in and around Structures in Florida.” The Florida Entomologist, vol. 56, no. 1, 1973, pp. 43–48. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3493659.
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Liquen de Navidad (Herpothallon rubrocinctum)Observ.
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Visual Description: Seemed to be growing on the outside layer of the tree. Was dry and looked fragile. There was an apparent red color which is what caught my eye. This size was small but as in the photos you can clearly see there were several colonies of this lichen.
Reference: I found this credible article on Google Scholar and in the article it discuesses wooden meadows similar to this environment where I found this lichen.
Citation:
Thor, Göran, et al. “Lichen Diversity and Red-Listed Lichen Species Relationships with Tree Species and Diameter in Wooded Meadows.” SpringerLink, Springer Netherlands, 13 Apr. 2010, link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10531-010-9843-8.
Habitat: Was in a terrestrial envrionment. Considering this is a park many people can examine this lichen. Is was a partially cloudy day. This lichen had access to sunlight and water if it needed it.
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Clase BryopsidaObserv.
hart_v_908Descripción
DATE: 9/4/19
TIME: 3:01pm
LOCATION: Lettcue Lake Park
WEATHER: Hot, partly cloudy, slight breeze, located in the sun and shade.
REASON: I chose the Horn Calcareous Moss otherwise known as Swans-Neck Tyme Moss becuase of the characteristics that this specific moss has. I found this moss low to the ground growing on decaying wood. The color is dull compared to the surrounding greenery.
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Lirio Acuático Sudamericano (Pontederia crassipes)Observ.
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DATE: 9/4/19
TIME: 3:51pm
LOCATION: Lettcue Lake Park
WEATHER: Hot, partly cloudy, slight breeze, located in the sun over a lake.
REASON: I chose the Eichhornia because of the surrounding leaves, colors of the flower.
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hart_v_908Descripción
DATE: 9/4/19
TIME: 3:08pm
LOCATION: Lettcue Lake Park
WEATHER: Hot, partly cloudy, slight breeze
REASON: I chose the American Beautyberry because the photo is in small clusters with similiar leaves. The berries look the same as the American Beautyberry.
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hart_v_908Descripción
DATE: 9/4/19
TIME: 2:55pm
LOCATION: Lettcue Lake Park
WEATHER: Hot, partly cloudy, slight breeze
REASON: I chose the Christella becase both photos show the fronds are similar with the blades touching.
