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Adaptations – South Florida Aquatic Environments

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/southflorida/habitats/mangroves/adaptations/

Morphological and Physiological adaptions are required for: Physical Stability Salt Tolerance Anaerobic Sediments Reproduction Physical Stability Adaptations Root adaptations make it possible for mangroves to live in the soft sediments along the shoreline Root adaptations increas
On the other hand, salt excreters remove salt through glands located on each leaf

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Systematics, evolution and biogeography of Campanulaceae – Cellinese Lab

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/cellinese-lab/research/systematics-evolution-and-biogeography-of-campanulaceae/

Campanulaceae are a large, cosmopolitan angiosperm clade with diverse pollinator adaptations including specialized floral morphologies and secondary pollen presentation mechanisms. We are investigating the the broad-scale relationships of this ca. 65 million year old clade. Along with the relationsh
Crowl, A., Visger, C., Mansion, G., Hand, R., Wu, H.

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Old teeth, new stories – Research News

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UF archaeologist uses Chicxulub ‘dinosaur crater’ rocks, prehistoric teeth to track ancient humans Where’s the best place to start when retracing the life of a person who lived 4,000 years ago? Turns out, it’s simple—you start at the beginning. Using a method known for helping forensic scien
Bones, on the other hand, change every few years.

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Introducing K-12 teachers to our Panama fieldwork – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/introducing-k-12-teachers-to-our-panama-fieldwork/

Over the past 4 million years, North American fauna migrated to South America via the Isthmus of Panama. Florida Museum scientists and K-12 educators recently made the same trek to dig up the past. A new $350,000 National Science Foundation grant is engaging Florida Museum of Natural History
memorization of facts, MacFadden said this is a good time for teachers to gain first-hand

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Hundreds Attend Calusa Heritage Day – Randell Research Center

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/rrc/blog/hundreds-attend-calusa-heritage-day-2/

About 800 people attended the sixth annual Calusa Heritage Day on March 12, 2011. On a clear, crisp, spring-like day, our visitors enjoyed archaeological exhibits provided by the Florida Museum of Natural History as well as talks by John Beriault, Robin Brown, Bill Marquardt, and special gu
Many children enjoyed hands-on activities, and both kids and adults tried their hand

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Shark attacks drop during coronavirus lockdown – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/shark-attacks-drop-during-coronavirus-lockdown/

Shark attack numbers have sunk to dramatic lows, likely a side effect of closed beaches and widespread quarantines, according to experts at the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File. Only 18 unprovoked shark bites have been confirmed globally from Jan. 1 to June 18, down from 24
important, Bowling said, advising surfers to have a first aid kit and tourniquet on hand

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Pest Control & Fumigation Policy – University of Florida Herbarium (FLAS)

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/herbarium/policies/pest-control/

The destruction of herbarium specimens by insect pests is a serious problem. Major pests of concern include book lice and cigarette beetles. The Florida Museum and UF Herbarium have designed proactive pest control protocols in order to prevent collection damage. All incoming dry plant materia
All incoming dry plant materials, whether shipped, hand-carried by visitors or just

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Persevering for Monarch Habitat Restoration – Events

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/events/blog/persevering-for-monarch-habitat-restoration/

Researchers focusing on conservation and species restoration have to be fairly tenacious, and our biologist Jaret Daniels is no exception. Hurricane Ian required us to reschedule the launch of a new beer aimed at restoring habitat for migrating monarch butterflies. Originally intended for Sept. 30,
Jeff Gage The Daniels Lab also had some of their educational coloring books on hand

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Hundreds Attend Calusa Heritage Day – Randell Research Center

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/rrc/blog/hundreds-attend-calusa-heritage-day/

On March 25, 2017, more than 800 people visited the Randell Research Center to enjoy a day of speakers, exhibits, and guided tours. The RRC classroom hosted displays on finds from the Blueberry site in Highlands County (Nate Lawres), recent Pineland and Mound Key excavations (Karen Walker and Jeann
Visitor tries her hand at throwing the atlatl, while FPAN archaeologist Rachael Kangas

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Archaeology? Kids Dig It! – Randell Research Center

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/rrc/blog/archaeology-kids-dig-it/

We’ve had a lot of visitors this year, with regularly scheduled Wednesday tours well attended through the season. But beginning in March, kid’s tours really bring the Calusa Heritage Trail to life. More than a dozen large school groups visited the site this spring, with an average group siz
our own island kids from Pine Island Elementary; they have lunches and water in hand

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