Scavenger Hunt Assignment PDF

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Need to go out, take pictures of different organisms that go under specific categories and explaining how we know those organisms fit that category....

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Scavenger Hunt Assignment

Figure 1. Fungus This violet toothed polypore, also known as the Trichaptum abietinum, is an example of fungus (Mushroom Expert 2004) where Trichaptum means ‘with clinging hairs’ and Abietinum means ‘ inhabiting fir trees.’ These species can be found in rotting conifer trees and hardwoods (Messiah University Emberger 2008). This picture was taken in a ravine. References Kuo M. Trichaptum BIFORME (MUSHROOMEXPERT.COM). 2004 Aug [accessed 2021 Sep 17]. https://www.mushroomexpert.com/trichaptum_biforme.html Emberger G. Trichaptum abietinum. Trichaptum ABIETINUM. 2008 [accessed 2021 Sep 17]. https://www.messiah.edu/Oakes/fungi_on_wood/poroid%20fungi/species%20pages/Trichapt um%20abietinum.htm

Figure 2. Local Bird Species The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is an example of a local bird species that is known to be found in the U.S state and Canadian provinces during certain times of the year (The National Geographic 2014). Canada geese migrate during certain parts of the year due to changing of weather, settlement, and the different farming patterns. When the cold season starts to settle, these birds fly south to the southern U.S or Mexico. This photo was taken in a parking lot of a local beach. References Canada Goose: National Geographic. Animals. 2014 Mar [accessed 2021 Sep 17]. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/canada-goose

Figure 3. Lichen This is a photo of lichen growing on a local tree. Lichens are a form of life that come from a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga (U.S Forest Service - date unknown). Between the two, fungus is the dominant partner which gives lichen its ability to spread and is given its shape while alga can give lichen the green or the blue-green colour. References U.S. forest Service. Forest Service Shield. [accessed 2021 Sep 17]. https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/beauty/lichens/about.shtml

Figure 4. Evidence of Sexual Selection This Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is an example of sexual selection as their bright colours attract animals and insects (Missouri Botanical Garden - no date). When the pollinators spread the pollen from the female stigma to the male stigma (and vice versa) the egg gets fertilized which allows reproduction to go through (Oxford Academic 2006). References Delph LF, Ashman T-L. Trait selection in flowering plants: How does sexual selection contribute? OUP Academic. 2006 Aug 1 [accessed 2021 Sep 17]. https://academic.oup.com/icb/article/46/4/465/633766 Zinnia elegans. Zinnia elegans - plant finder. [accessed 2021 Sep 17]. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a 618

Figure 5. Evidence of Coevolution This brightly coloroured sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an example of coevolution (Scientific Report 2014). The bright colours of the flower attract insects ( bees) and use them to spread the pollen from flower to flower. The sunflowers need bees to pollinate and the bees in turn need the pollen to make honey. References Shimizu A, Dohzono I, Nakaji M, Roff DA, Miller III DG, Osato S, Yajima T, Niitsu S, Utsugi N, Sugawara T, et al. Fine-tuned Bee-Flower Coevolutionary state hidden within Multiple Pollination Interactions. Nature News. 2014 Feb 5 [accessed 2021 Sep 17]. https://www.nature.com/articles/srep03988...