Prionace glauca Blue sharks are pelagic sharks commonly named for their distinct blue color that fades to a crisp white underside. They have a long, sleek body and an elongated conical snout. They are often seen swimming slowly at the surface with the tips of their dorsal and caudal fins out of t
Third upper tooth, B. Ninth upper tooth, C. Third lower tooth, D.
See full directory profile > Research Statement We live at a critical time for biodiversity. The biosphere is undergoing profound alterations as a result of human activities, with a mass extinction erasing much of our biological heritage before it is even documented. My research program is defi
B.; Paulay, G. 2005 Fine scale endemism on coral reefs: archipelagic differentiation
Thunnus atlanticus These migratory tuna prefer the warm coastal waters of the Western Atlantic, where they form large schools with skipjack tuna and strain prey out of the water like smaller fish, squid, and shrimp. Torpedo-shaped and strong swimmers, they are dark on top, fading to silver and th
Larval blackfin tuna: A.5.1 mm NL, B. 6.0 SL, C. 8.5mm SL.
Isistius brasiliensis This small, cigar-shaped shark is dark brown on top and light on the underside, with a darker band around its neck. The light underside glows, attracting fish, whales, and sharks. It attaches itself to the prey and uses its serrated bottom teeth to cut out a perfectly circul
Biology Large tooth Cookiecutter shark (Isistius plutodus), A) Side view, B) frontal
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Somniosus microcephalus This large, heavy-set shark grows to an average 8-14 feet long but can get to be 24 feet. It has a short, rounded snout, small eyes, and relatively small dorsal fins. Although it is an apex predator, it is a slow swimmer, and likely ambushes its prey and scavenges for
MacNeil, M., McMeans, B., Hussey, N., Vecsei, P., Svavarsson, J., Kovacs, K., Lydersen
Below you will find recommended books, organized by theme. These lists are not exhaustive, but represent some of the best information on Florida history and prehistory.
B. Moore’s archaeological publications on eastern Florida.
Moss Acres Racetrack Site University of Florida Vertebrate Fossil Locality MR012 Location About 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Morriston, Marion County, Florida; 29.28° N, 82.38° W. Age Late Miocene Epoch; late early Hemphillian (Hemphillian 2 interval) land mammal age About 6 to 7 milli
MacFadden, B. J. 1998.
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Until a time machine is invented, fossils represent the only information we have about extinct animals. The information contained in fossils can be developed and enhanced by proper preparation techniques. This information can also be preserved for future generations through proper conservation and
among these are polyvinyl butyral (Butvar), a thermoplastic resin, and Acryloid B–
