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Turtle shells help decode complex links between modern, fossil species – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/turtle-shells-decode-links-between-modern-fossil-species/

Imagine that Labradors and golden retrievers died out a million years ago, leaving only fossilized skeletons behind. Without the help of DNA, how could we determine that a fossil Labrador, a fossil retriever and a modern Chihuahua all belong to the same species, Canis lupus familiaris? And could we
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Plant study challenges tropics’ reputation as site of modern evolutionary innovation – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/plant-study-challenges-tropics-evolutionary-reputation/

In a surprise twist, a major group of flowering plants is evolving twice as quickly in temperate zones as the tropics. The finding runs counter to a long-held hypothesis that tropical regions, home to the planet’s richest biological diversity, outpace their temperate counterparts in producing new sp
“On the other hand, there seems to be a trend forming that, together with our study

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During tough times, ancient ‘tourists’ sought solace in Florida oyster feasts – Research News

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More than a thousand years ago, people from across the Southeast regularly traveled to a small island on Florida’s Gulf Coast to bond over oysters, likely as a means of coping with climate change and social upheaval. Archaeologists’ analysis of present-day Roberts Island, about 50 miles north of
Researchers hand-excavated, screened and analyzed animal remains from Crystal River

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It takes a village: Study shows community is key to a sustained passion for science among adolescents – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/it-takes-a-village-study-shows-community-is-key-to-a-sustained-passion-for-science-among-adolescents/

The results of a yearlong science program show that one of the best ways to instill a lasting interest in science among children is to engage them alongside their family members. This finding runs counter to the current framework, in which children attend science-related summer camps and after-schoo
in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM), giving families first-hand

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Scientists classify threatened sea cucumbers – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/scientists-classify-threatened-sea-cucumbers/

Sea cucumbers are among the most abundant animals on the planet, occupying waters from the tropical reefs to the Antarctic and dominating the greatest habitat – the deep sea floor. But their diversity and ecological roles are poorly understood. To make matters worse, these loaf-like, bottom-dwell
very easy to catch – they don’t move around very much, so you can just put your hand

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What lies within – Research News

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Encased in hard rock, the bones of many fossilized mammals are only partially visible for scientists to study. A poor attempt to take apart the rock and view the complete fossil may damage the bone, but micro-CT scanning technology has safeguarded the fate of these specimens, many of which are tens
Holding a tiny Notharctus skull in his hand, Bloch explained the scanner can digitally

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Policies & Protocols – University of Florida Herbarium (FLAS)

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/herbarium/policies/

Synopsis of Policies The Herbarium of the University of Florida (FLAS) is an administrative unit in the Department of Natural History of the Florida Museum of Natural History. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences provides partial financial support for the daily operation of the herbarium
Specimen storage and fumigation: All incoming dry plant materials, whether shipped, hand-carried

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Student Spotlight: Riley Gott – McGuire Center

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/mcguire/news/2022/11/student-spotlight-riley-gott/

Riley Gott began his doctoral studies in August 2022 studying the taxonomy and systematics of the primarily Neotropical butterfly genera Dalla, Ladda, and Piruna (family Hesperiidae), under a joint graduate assistantship from the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity and the Entomology and
Riley prefers hand-drawing illustrations to make significant details more visible

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Scientists create 3D models of freshwater mussels to help save them from extinction – Research News

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/scientists-create-3d-models-of-freshwater-mussels-to-help-save-them-from-extinction/

Scientists and imaging specialists have teamed up to help save one of the world’s most endangered groups of animals: freshwater mussels. With funding provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center, imaging experts will create 3D shell models based on specimens
Giving someone the opportunity to hold a lifelike mussel shell in their hand is an

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