Geo-171-2014 Homework #2

The three iconic taxa I observed this week are relatively common species encountered around Berkeley. The first specimen I observed was a Wild Turkey (Animal) found rummaging along the hills leading up to the Lawrence Berkeley Observatory that sits above the main campus. The Turkeys were relatively calm, until an unsuspecting hiker confronted the trio which resulted in a flurry of gobbles as they begrudgingly dispersed. The second taxa I observed was a California Bay tree (Plant) just outside of McCone Hall. I noticed this sprout the other day as it seemed to grow in close proximity to the base of a nearby tree but lacked the modest height of the surrounding shrubbery. The third taxa I encountered was a Spider (Insect) that I have yet to identify. This specimen was found near the California Bay Tree under an old concrete slab home to a diverse community of insects. At first glance, I thought the spider deceased, as it lacked any sense of life or reactionary impulse. But after some prodding, the insect abandoned its apathetic guise and sprang to life, fleeing the scene and leaving me only with a picture.

Posted on Φεβρουάριος 05, 2014 0304 ΠΜ by dlimandri