Pottery type collections The CTL houses an extensive pottery type collection of pre-Columbian and historic period Indigenous pottery from Florida and the Southeastern U.S. The Florida materials represent type specimens assembled by Ripley P. Bullen, John Goggin, William Sears, and Gordon Willey, pi
Galleries to see examples of types in our collection, or search Florida types with our online
Cryptic species – species that look alike – present a challenge for scientists who classify organisms. DNA studies have shown that these two Pencil Urchins, known by the same name, are actually two different species. Summary Pencil Urchins Heterocentrotus trigonarius From La Reunion Island, In
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Crocodilians first appear in the fossil record 83.5 million years ago, with 24 known species today (alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gharials). The Museum’s collection is used by researchers worldwide, including paleontologists who study crocodilian evolution. Summary Modern American Alligato
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Museum scientists discovered that fossil grape seeds from India are almost 10 million years older than those from Europe and North America. Researchers are using CT scans to learn more about the species and its past migrations between India and other continents. Summary World’s Oldest Grape Foss
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Spaniards introduced many new plants to the Americas. Peaches adapted easily and spread rapidly across the Southeast once adopted by Native Americans. Within 150 years, European naturalists thought peaches were native to Georgia. Summary Peach pits (Prunus persica) From Columbia Co., Florida D
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In the Caribbean, native people frequently used alcohol or hallucinogens during ceremonies to communicate with spirits. The black resin in this vessel provides rare archaeological evidence of this practice, with the vessel size indicating communal drinking. Summary Manioc Beer Pottery Vessel Ma
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In ancient TaÃno cultures, frogs and the color green were symbols of female fertility related to beneficial rains. The most important female deity, Attabeira, also was represented as a “Frog Woman.â€� This vessel would have been used to serve a beverage or broth. Summary Vessel with Frog Adorno (f
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The Hawaiian Islands once had over 800 different types of snails. Scientists estimate that nearly half have been lost to extinction in recent history, due to predation by introduced species and habitat loss. Summary Hawaiian Snails Carelia bicolor, Achatinella vittata, and Achatinella rosea
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Museum objects provide a snapshot in time and can reveal new information as technology and questions change. Objects tell stories. Why collect? If you landed on Earth from outer space, how would you understand our planet? Collecting allows us to document life on Earth and understand relationships b
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The Museum Education Research Group is interested in conducting research in several areas related to learning in and with museums. EcoCivic Engagement Funded by the Thoreau Foundation, the Thompson Earth Systems Institute and collaborators are providing undergraduate students the opportunity to ga
such as teaching multigenerational groups, assessing prior knowledge, or teaching online
