life

"Nothing in Biology makes sense except in the light of evolution" -Theodosius Dobzahsky

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The Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) megastrobili (cone) is peltate.

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Tiny Granite 

Granite- igneous rock formed intrusively 

Biotite mica (the dark parts)

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Some More Moss

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Large Moss 

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Moss 

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More Lichen 

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Lichen 

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Leaf Venation 

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Hair 

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Fern, Sorus, Sporangia, 

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Farm Beetle

"an inordinate fondness for beetles"

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Another acorn 

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More Peacock Feather 

The result of many years of sexual selection.

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Peacock Feather up Close 

The result of Intersexual Selection.

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Acorn 

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Peacock Feather 

Intersexual Selection: occurs between the sexes, such as when the male peacock attempts to attract the opposite sex.

Intrasexual Selection: occurs within a sex, such as competitions between bull elk.