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Catarina Asiática (Harmonia axyridis)Autor
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The asian lady beetles was circular in shape and an orange-red color. It had many black spots on its shell where it hides its wings. Was found at 3:12 PM on February 28, 2019. The outside temperature was about 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Found this lady beetle on a tram on Busch gardens property. Found predominantly in the United States.
Classified under kingdom Animalia and phylum Arthropoda.
https://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/multicolored-asian-lady-beetle
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Clase BryopsidaAutor
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Dendroalsia was very small and growing off of tree bark. Was a very army green color and growing in abundance all over tree bark. Had lichens growing over top as well. Was found at 12:59 PM on March 5, 2019. The outside temperature was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Was found not only in one tree, but multiple/ almost all trees around the area of lettuce lake park. Predominantly found in California but can be found in other parts of America.
Classified as kingdom Plantae and is a seedless nonvascular.
http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250099076
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Assembly moth was about .5 inches long. The moth was brown and grey with eyespots on its wingspan. Was found at 1:13 PM on March 5, 2019. The outside temperature was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found resting on a leaf in Lettuce Lake Park. Found predominantly in the US.
Classified as Kingdom Animalia and is a phylum Arthropoda.
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Helecho de la Resurrección (Pleopeltis michauxiana)Autor
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Fern moss was about 4 inches long. the fern was green and had visible red/pink spores. Was found at 12:58 PM on March 5, 2019. The outside temperature was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found growing on a large tree. Found predominantly in the US.
Classified as Kingdom Plantae and is a seedless vascular.
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Carbonero Copetón (Baeolophus bicolor)Autor
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Tufted titmouse was about 5-6 inches long. Was brown and grey with a lighter underside. Was found at 12:57 PM on March 5, 2019. The outside temperature was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the bird flying from branch to branch, chirping. Found predominantly in the woodlands.
Classified under kingdom Animalia, phylum chordate.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tufted_Titmouse/overview
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Setas, Bejines Y Parientes (Clase Agaricomycetes)Autor
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Oyster Mushroom was about 1 inch in diameter. The cap was white, smooth, and resembles an oyster. It is so short with an absent stipe. Was found at 12:52 PM on March 5, 2019. The outside temperature was was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the mushroom growing on a fallen branch. Found predominantly on drying hardwood trees.
Classified under kingdom fungi and is a fungi.
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Pinos Duros Y Ocotes (Sección Trifoliae)Autor
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Longleaf pine was about 80-100 feet tall and very straight. The pine is covered with thick bark and the branches are covered with bundles of needle-like leaves (bundles of three). Was found at 12:49 PM on March 5, 2019. The outside temperature was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the pine tree in Lettuce Lake Park surrounded by many other pine trees. Found predominantly in the south of the United States.
Classified under the kindom Plantae and is a gymnosperm.
https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Longleaf-Pine
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Whitewash Lichen was about 2 inches in diameter. Was a thin layer on the bark of a tree and was a white color. Was found at 12:50 PM on March 5, 2019. The outside temperature was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the lichen in outside conditions on a pine tree in Lettuce Lake Park.
Classified under the Kingdom Fungi and is a lichen.
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Género CeratiumAutor
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Ceratium is about 5-50um in width and 70-500um in length. Has two horns and a long flagellum, swimming around in circles. Was found at 5:29 PM on February 5, 2019. The temperature was about 75 degrees Fahrenheit. This sample was taken from castor beach.
Classified under Kingdom Protist, order Gonyaulacales, family Ceratiaceae.
http://oceandatacenter.ucsc.edu/PhytoGallery/Dinoflagellates/ceratium.html
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Uvero (Coccoloba uvifera)Autor
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Sea grape is about 7-8 inches in diameter. Has red veins with golden tints in leaves. Was found at 3:13 PM on March 4, 2019. The temperature outside was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the sea grapes on beach dunes outside of St. Pete Beach. Found predominantly in South Florida.
Classified under Kinddom Plantae and is an angiosperm.
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Abeja Melífera Europea (Apis mellifera)Autor
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Western honey bee is about 0.5-1 inch long. Has a yellow body with black stripes. Has hairy legs as well. Was found at 3:46 PM on March 4, 2019. The temperature outside was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the bee near some dune flowers and then on the sidewalk near St. Pete Beach. Found predominantly anywhere where there are flowering plants and along the Gulf of Mexico.
Classified under the kingdom Animalia and phylum Arthropoda.
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Dune sunflower is about 1-2 inches tall and about 2-3 inches in diameter. The flower petals are yellow while the foliage itself is green. The center of the flower is brown and feels almost furry. Was found at 3:46 PM on March 4, 2019. The temperature outside was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the flower right outside the St. Pete Beach in the dunes. Found predominantly found in the summer; however, flower year round in South Florida.
Classified under the Kindom Plantae and is an angiosperm.
https://flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-helianthus-debilis/
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Kalanchoe de Madagascar (Kalanchoe delagoensis)Autor
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Fire Heath that is about 4 inches in height and 3 inches in width. The flower part is red in color and the foliage is green in color. Was found at 3:47 PM on March 4, 2019. The temperature outside was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the flower in the beach dunes of St. Pete Beach. Found predominantly in the United States.
Classified under the kingdom Plantae and is an angiosperm.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/kalanchoe/growing-mother-of-thousands.htm
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Polilla Polifemo (Antheraea polyphemus)Autor
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This Polyphemus Moth is about 3 inches long in wingspan. Has a body that is dark and light brown with spots that resemble eyes on the wings. One of the larger moths as well. Was found at 8:08 PM on January 29, 2019. The temperature outside was about 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the moth resting on the outside of a CVS Pharmacy. Found predominantly in all over the United States and are nocturnal.
Classified under the kingdom Animalia and phylum arthropod.
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/MISC/MOTHS/polyphemus_moth.htm
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Gaviota Reidora (Leucophaeus atricilla)Autor
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Laughing gull that is about 13-14 inches long. Has a body that over top is darker and underneath is white. The head is also darker than the rest of the body. Was found at 2:33 PM on March 4, 2019. The temperature outside was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The laughing gulls we’re flying around the St. Pete Beach and would gather around with others on the sand eating anything they could find. Found predominantly in coastal areas.
Classified under then Kingdom Animalia and phylum chordate.
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Ardilla Gris de Las Carolinas (Sciurus carolinensis)Autor
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Tree squirrel that is about 11-12 inches long. Has a body that looks brown but with grey fur at the ends, and also has a long, fluffy tail that follows the same pattern. Was found at 2:22 PM on January 29, 2019. The temperature outside was about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Found the squirrel eating an acorn on a tree branch outside of student apartments. Found predominately in Eastern United States.
Classified under the Kingdom Animalia and phylum chordata.