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Oryza meridionalis is a wild rice indigenous to Australia. It is found at edges of freshwater lagoons, temporary pools, and swamps.
Oryza meridionalis (Wild rice)
The black sea urchin, also called a long-spined sea urchin, is the most abundant and important herbivore on the coral reefs of the western Atlantic and Caribbean basin. When the population of these sea urchins is at a healthy level, they are the main grazers which prevent algae overgrowth of the reef.
Diadema antillarum (black sea urchin)
Hymenachne was introduced into northern Queensland, Australia in the 1970s to use in ponded pastures. It escaped cultivation a few years after its release in 1988. It is spreading throughout the tropical wetlands of northern Australia and is most common in the coastal wetlands of northern Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Olive hymenachne)
A stylized red hibiscus flower with an orange style protruding from the center of the flower. The hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii.
Hibiscus Flower
Joshua Trees (Yucca brevifolia) growing in Hidden Valley of Joshua Tree National Park.
Hidden Valley in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Trees (Yucca brevifolia), endemic to the Southwestern United States, near Hidden Valley in Joshua Tree National Park.
Joshua Trees (Yucca brevifolia)
Perennial native plants like coneflowers (Echinecea) are recommended for rain gardens, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. They attract birds and pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies.
Coneflowers (Echinecea) and bee
Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora) in farm field on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora) closeup
Ladybug in Big Meadows. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Ladybug
Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is an invasive species at Shenandoah National Park. Shenandoah National Park, VA.
Microstegium vimineum (Japanese Stiltgrass)
Iconic representation of knowledge or idea.
Light bulb
Found in and around aquatic or wetland habitats, this grass is avoided by grazing feral horses on Assateague Island, Maryland, in favor of Spartina alterniflora.
Distichlis spicata (Coastal Salt Grass)
Illustration of Acanthaster planci (Crown-of-Thorns starfish), which preys on corals.
Acanthaster planci (Crown-of-Thorns starfish)
Illustration of a holothurian or sea cucumber.
Holothurian 1
Illustration of Tridacna gigas (Giant Clam), which is classified Vulnerable by the IUCN due to overharvesting.
Tridacna gigas (Giant Clam)
Illustration of Trochomorpha apia, a snail endemic to Samoa and American Samoa. It is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
Trochomorpha apia
Illustration of Coconut Palm
Cocos nucifera (Coconut Palm) 1
Illustration of Coconut Palm
Cocos nucifera (Coconut Palm) 2
Illustration of bamboo
Bamboo 2
Illustration of the Ceratopteris spp.
Ceratopteris spp
Illustration of the Bluehead Chub (Nocomis Leptocephalus)
Nocomis leptocephalus (Bluehead Chub)
Illustration of Amniataba caudavittata (Yellowtail trumpeter)
Amniataba caudavittata (Yellowtail trumpeter)
Illustration of Argyrosomus spp. (Mulloway)
Argyrosomus spp. (Mulloway)
Illustration of Sillaginodes punctata (King George Whiting)
Sillaginodes punctata (King George Whiting)
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