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Sketching fluctuating jellyfishes simply because they look gorgeous (or maybe I just wanna be swimming in the sea?)

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2020-04-27

Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World becomes Catfish's World when I added a walking catfish for the challenge.
She looks a bit like a seal though. 😏

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2020-04-26

If you like curiosity, chemistry, cosplay, ceramics, and computer-generated reality, check out our new episode - Imagery and Imagination - . Thanks to & https://t.co/Z42B3GZwHi

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2020-04-26

Day 24: of the day is Albertaceratops, meaning 'Alberta horned face'. Albertaceratops was centrosaurine horned dinosaur found in Oldman Formation of Alberta, Canada. Image credit: Nobu Tamura

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2020-04-25

1/2 Attention parents & teachers! The GLFC’s sea lamprey activity book is now online! Click on the link below to download your printable copy: https://t.co/O1ShIxN6yR

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2020-04-25

What's it like to face the harsh political realities (i.e. long timelines & approval processes) of science?

Advocate shares her experiences in https://t.co/eg5FV1YGSY

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2020-04-23

This week has been hyper stressful, but here I am trying to catch up with the The blobfish ,Psychrolutes marcidus, lives at depths from 600 to 1200 meters. They are extremely adapted to high pressures, having gelatinous flesh and neutral buoyancy.

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2020-04-22

That's it for me today! I hope you enjoyed the last 11 hours of fun! See you all next year!

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2020-04-22

Some are also known for parental care. Adults and nymphs of Enchenopa species can often be found together on a single plant.

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2020-04-22

Can't forget about Treehoppers have some of the most amazing body modifications in nature. Species in the genus Heteronotus are thought to act as wasp mimics which could help them deter predators.

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2020-04-22

The adult periodical emerge en masse. The large number of adults may overwhelm what predators like can eat, giving the species a leg up on reproduction.

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2020-04-22

Periodic in the genus Magicicada spend 13 or 17 years of their life as nymphs underground, depending on the species. During this time, they feed on the xylem fluids of their host plants.

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2020-04-22

The last suborder of hemipterans is also one of my favorites: This group contains more than 42,000 species and some of the most bizarre appearances in the animal kingdom

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2020-04-22

Our last heteropteran is one of my least favorite bugs. It's a :(. These blood sucking insects have undergone a resurgence in recent years and lead to millions of dollars each year in measures.

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2020-04-22

Leaf footed in the family are can be found year round in southern portions of the US. These plant feeders may give off an unpleasant odor when handled.

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2020-04-22

Continuing our journey through with Sternorrhyncha! These are found worldwide and are probably best known as plant pests. This group includes aphids, psyllids, whiteflies, scales, and phylloxeroids.

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2020-04-22

Up first today: Coleorrhyncha! This odd looking suborder is an ancient group (~250 million years old), but just one family exists today. These tiny are found only in the southern hemisphere, where they are associated with mosses.

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2020-04-22

Bored at home and want to talk art, science &

The SciArt Reading Club is meeting next Weds at noon EST on the Slack channel. Join us!

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2020-04-21