Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Recap 02/06/14

Fungi

It is important to understand how the dead stuff is recycled.  This know-how will help us protect our universe. 

Mushrooms recycle stuff.  They break down the cellulose in leaves.



 
Lion's mane mushrooms promote growth of nerve tissue.
 
 
A look through the microscope

 
Other finds
 
  • Pupal casing of a bagworm moth larvae
    • feeds on leaves of a shrub

 
 
 
  • Winter wren feather
 
    • A winter wren is 3 fingers wide and weighs .3 to .4 ounces.
  • Unknown object
 
    • very hard; can't scrape
    • Is it rock or man-made?
    • Best guess is sedimentary rock
    • Mohs
  • Beech nut hull
  • Cicada casing
 
  • 1/2 hog's heart
    • from a 300 lb. hog

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