Mutualism Involving Three-Toed Sloths

This is part of a series of posts that were included in a site called Mutualistic.net, which I closed down a couple of years ago. Each post tells a fascinating story of the cooperation and interdependence of two or more species … Continue reading →

Freckle Pelt Lichens

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It has been a while since I have posted about lichens. I found this patch in the early morning of the fifth of July in an area around Summit Lake in Olympia, Washington. Freckle Pelt Lichen (Peltigera britannica), also known … Continue reading →

Kelpscape

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While walking the Oregon beaches, it is not uncommon to find several bull whip kelp that have washed up on the shore. The tangle of kelp becomes an oasis for tiny shore creatures which use it for shelter and feed … Continue reading →

Discovering the World of Lichens

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On a walk through the woods, most of us would probably be able to point out a couple varieties of lichens. We find them on broken branches that have fallen from the forest canopy. Others grow on shorter trees void … Continue reading →