stuartmcdaniel.bsky.social
Professor of Biology at UF; evolutionary genetics, mostly of bryophytes, with a side of tundra ecology
👤 Joined on 07 September 2023
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@stuartmcdaniel.bsky.socialDrone photographer Theresa Graham (tgraham.photography on IG) captured this Ornate Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus vespertilio) off Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. These rays are called the "unicorn of the sea": fewer than 100 sighting have been documented. We suspect they're critically endangered.
Show Post"Florida state government needs a refresh. The state's population is older and less White than most of America - putting it a decade ahead of where the rest of the country is heading. That makes it an ideal testing ground for policies that could have nationwide impact." - Mary Ellen Klas 🎁🔗
Show PostYou can read the "CATB Isolation: The True Story" published in the Plant Science Bulletin by @botsocamerica.bsky.social on page 15 here: botany.org/psbarchive/i...
Show PostMoss spore capsules usually have 1 or 2 rings of peristome teeth around their open mouth. In Tortula muralis, the teeth are long & spirally twisted to form a slender tube that twists & untwists in response to humidity changes. This peristome is 1.4 mm long. Stereo pair; viewing instructions in ALT.
Show PostSometimes my wife and I like to send each other text messages as though they’re democratic fundraising messages, and I believe she has produced the jewel of the form.
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