Kyptoceras amatorum Quick Facts Common Name: none The youngest member of its family, which became extinct at the end of the Hemphillian. The Florida Museum of Natural History has 44 specimens of the species in its collection. The species name honors the many contributions of amateur fos
H., and B. E. Taylor. 1971.
The University of Florida Bryophyte Collection contains approximately 70,000 bryophyte specimens. The collection is worldwide in scope with an excellent representation of species from Florida and tropical areas such as Costa Rica, Venezuela and Brazil. The collection is organized alphabetically by
Judd James B. McFarlin Severin Rapp John K. Small
In 2006 we successfully hosted two meetings, the 23rd annual Midcontinent Paleobotanical Colloquium (March 10-12)Â and the Advances in Paleobotany Conference (March 12-15). Here is the group photo for the Advances in Paleobotany meeting. Click on the image to view an enlarged version. First row k
. & Sageman, B.: The Cuticle Database: Developing an interactive tool for taxonomic
exhibit, “Water Shapes Florida,” with a celebration March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
Florida, Giovanna Holbrook, Jack Martin, PepsiCo Foundation, Frances C. and William P.
The University of Florida Herbarium maintains a non-circulating reference library of publications pertinent to the naming and classification of vascular plants (plant taxonomy and nomenclature). The literature in this collection contains descriptions, geographical ranges and keys for differentiatin
letters on the following basis: After initial vowels: Â Â for the second letter: b,
Isurus oxyrinchus The shortfin mako is considered the fastest shark in the world, able to reach burst swimming speeds of up to 43 mph (70 km h-1) (Diez et al. 2015). This classically shaped shark is hydrodynamically efficient with a pointed snout, triangular dorsal fin and large and a crescen
Mako Shark (above) and caudal insets A) Lateral and B) dorsal view of caudal region
The first documented shark attach in the Americas, cal AD 789-1033. There are no eyewitness accounts, only the testimony of the bones. Yet our knowledge of prehistoric lifeways and forensic anthropology allow us to reconstruct what probably happened. The incident went something like this: „Th
), which Budinoff says could indicate he “may have been tortured and executed” (p.
NON-VENOMOUS Other common names Rough Earth Snake Basic description Most adult Rough Earthsnakes are about 7-10 inches (18-26 cm) in total length. These are small glossy brown or grayish-brown snakes with a light yellow or cream-colored belly. The head is small with a distinctly pointed snout. A
McVay, J.D. and B. Carstens. 2013.
The Latin American archaeology collection represents artifacts dating before the time of European contact from sites spanning from Mexico south to Honduras (Mesoamerica), the intermediate area (Costa Rica south to Colombia and Venezuela), and the Andes of South America. The Latin American ethnograp
Craven Jr. and Robert P.
Nomenclatural type specimens are important elements of botanical nomenclature. The name of a taxon is permanently attached to the type, whether as a correct name or as a synonym. These valuable specimens should be given extra care and protection. The rules and practice of typification have changed
E.g., “Isotypes at B, FLAS, M and NY.”
