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Tapirus polkensis – Florida Vertebrate Fossils

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Tapirus polkensis Quick Facts Common Name: Olsen’s dwarf tapir This is the smallest known member of the genus Tapirus. Other „dwarf“ tapirs are known from Europe but are apparently not closely related to Tapirus polkenesis. It is the most abundant mammal at the Gray Fossil Site in eas
broad, flap-like posterior process on the lacrimal bone, and an extensive, deep depression

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Cownose Ray – Discover Fishes

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Rhinoptera bonasus This unique ray is dark brown to golden brown on top, and white below, with a stout body and triangular ‚wings‘. The distinct lobes on the front edge give it the name cownose, and the long sturdy tail has one or two serrated spines with mild venom. Their tile-like teeth are ide
through the gills and away from the area to create a central steep-sided cavity depression

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Fringed Filefish – Discover Fishes

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Monacanthus ciliatus Filefish are flat oval-shaped fish that can escape predators by hiding in a crevice and extending the spines at the top of their heads to firmly wedge themselves into the space. The fringed filefish has an extendable „dewlap“ under its belly that makes it appear larger if nee
The females lay demersal eggs in safe areas such as a depression in the sand, then

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Calusa Cultural Heritage Preservation in Southwest Florida – South Florida Archaeology & Ethnography

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The Calusa Indians were one of the most prolific Native American groups in North America. When the Spanish visited southwest Florida in the 1500s, they encountered the highly sophisticated Calusa who developed a complex political economy based on not agriculture like other groups at the time – but r
environmental stressors such as fluctuations in sea level, drought, and resource depression

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Orange Filefish – Discover Fishes

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Aluterus schoepfii Despite its name, the orange filefish displays a variety of colors and patterns from olive-gray to rich orange to soft white, and from light freckling to complex blotchy patterns. It has a tall, oval, flat body with a small mouth, narrow caudal fin, and short, soft continuous d
The females lay demersal eggs in safe areas such as a depression in the sand, then

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Scrawled Filefish – Discover Fishes

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Aluterus scriptus This lagoon or reef fish has an elongated oval, flat body, with a small, upturned mouth and weak fins. It is a plain gray or brown color with bright, irregular blue lines and black spots. When threatened, it hides in a crevice and extends the large spine on its head and the smal
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Portuguese Shark – Discover Fishes

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Centroscymnus coelolepis This small, stout, deep-water shark has small fins set far back towards its asymmetrical caudal (tail) fin. It is a blackish-brown color, with large eyes and mouth. Size can reach a maximum of 120 cm (3.9 ft), but they tend to be found at depths greater than 400 m (1312 f
Adult denticles also have a depression in the middle and are clearly visible (Castro

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Moss Acres Racetrack Site – Florida Vertebrate Fossils

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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
Geology Massive, dense, clay deposited within a depression of the limestone bedrock

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Earth’s Forecast: Hurricanes and Climate Change – Exhibits

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The influence of climate change can already be seen in many extreme weather events, including hurricanes. Earth’s strongest storms are changing, increasing their destructive potential. Researchers continue to study satellite data and model predictions to understand what changes we will see in a futu
Wild Winds Tropical cyclones are categorized according to wind speed: Tropical Depression

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Cookiecutter Shark – Discover Fishes

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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
Dermal Denticles The denticles are roughly square-shaped with a depression in the

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