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Projectile points vary in size, shape and function, from small true “arrowheads� to larger points used as spears. In the 1950s-1960s, Curator Ripley Bullen classified more than 600 points to better understand stone tools. Scholars still use and debate this important collection. Summary Florida P
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The Nazca people of Peru painted with incredible detail and many colors, resulting in beautiful pottery. The central figure on this small bowl is a fox deity, known in ancient Peruvian religion as the animal counterpart of the moon. Summary Polychrome Ceramic Bowl Made by Nazca people, Peru Da
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The earliest records of Cuban Tree Frogs in Florida date to the 1920s in the Keys. They now are found as far north as South Carolina and Louisiana. Climate will determine their ultimate distribution – if current warming continues, they could become established across most of the Southeast. Summar
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Invertebrates are poorly known, even colorful Squat Lobsters. Many of these brightly colored animals remain undescribed by scientists – a recent study of Florida Museum specimens identified 92 new species of Squat Lobsters. Summary Squat Lobsters (Munida valida) From Monroe Co., Florida, Oct. 1
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Evolutionary changes are sometimes driven by relationships to other organisms. Researchers discovered that the Luna Moth evolved long spinning tails to defend against bats in a 60-million-year-old nocturnal “evolutionary arms race.� Summary Luna Moth (Actias luna) From Alachua Co., Florida, 201
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Much of coral reef biodiversity is hidden in its Swiss-cheese like holes and crevices. Beautiful animals such as these rarely seen urchins never leave the safety of reef crevices. Spectacular species are still being discovered. Summary Strawberry Urchin (Chondrocidaris brevispina) From Guam Isl
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The Ivory-billed Woodpecker, an iconic bird of the American Southeast, declined rapidly as its forests were logged on massive scales. The last died out in Louisiana by 1944. Despite controversial sightings since, no proof has been produced. Summary Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principali
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Native to tropical Asia, the Air Potato thrives in Florida due to the warm climate – it can grow 8 inches a day! These plants grow thick and block sunlight to other plants, and so must be removed and destroyed to prevent native habitat destruction. Summary Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) Colle
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Giant Seep Worms live near deep-sea cold seeps where hydrocarbons leak from the sea floor. These worms lack a gut and get all of their nutrition from a symbiotic relationship with internal bacteria, which can use sulfides to generate energy. Summary Giant Seep Worms (Lamellibrachia luymesi) Fro
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Ocean-dwelling Ribbon Worms can grow longer than a blue whale, making them the world’s longest animal. These predators overwhelm their prey by shooting out a proboscis, a venomous spaghetti-like appendage that wraps around and kills prey. Summary Ribbon Worms Baseodiscus quinquelineatus, From
Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating Online Exhibit