Moist Evergreen Forest

Observations

Photos / Sounds

What

Red Centipedes (Genus Scolopocryptops)

Observer

tdnvaldriz

Date

February 21, 2013 03:00 PM PST

Photos / Sounds

Observer

tdnvaldriz

Date

February 21, 2013 03:14 PM PST

Photos / Sounds

What

Ferns (Class Polypodiopsida)

Observer

tdnvaldriz

Date

February 21, 2013 03:18 PM PST

Photos / Sounds

What

Button's Banana Slug (Ariolimax buttoni)

Observer

tdnvaldriz

Date

February 21, 2013 03:27 PM PST
Fungi

Photos / Sounds

What

Fungi Including Lichens (Kingdom Fungi)

Observer

tdnvaldriz

Date

February 21, 2013 03:24 PM PST

Comments

In the moist evergreen forest near Strawberry Canyon, there are many Coast Redwoods and Ferns. In this niche, water and moisture are abundant, so there is a very diverse population of plants, animals, and other organisms. Ferns have adapted to live in the moisture. The fungi have adapted to live on or nearby trees and mulch. They break down plant material and absorb the resources. The centipede was living within a fallen tree, eating the wood and living amongst beetles and spiders. The moisture in the rotting tree serves as a great source of water and nutrition.

Posted by tdnvaldriz over 11 years ago

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