Centipede means "Hundred-feet" The Centipede is NOT an insect, it is an arthropod, related to insects spiders, lobsters etc. A key trait uniting this group is a pair of venom claws or forcipules formed from a modified first appendage. Within these habitats centipedes require a moist micro-habitat due to their rapid rates of water loss. Accordingly, they are found in soil a
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AKA: Bird's Nest, Bishop's Lace The name Queen Anne's Lace comes from a British monarch who was skilled at making lace and doilies. The dark flower in the middle is sed to be a drop of blood from Queen Anne pricking her finger. This dark flower is more likely used to attract pollinators. Related to Fennel, Coriander, Celery, Parsley etc. All roots can be eaten. Related to
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AKA "Nodding thistle" A single plant can produce up to 120,000 seeds Seeds are wind dispersed. Does not grow well in excessively wet, dry or shady conditions. Grows on open disturbed soil or heavily grazed land.
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AKA Triops, Dinosaur Shrimp, Shield Shrimp. They have 3 eyes, and 72 pairs of legs. The Tadpole Shrimp have been on earth for at least 300 million years. They are the oldest surviving group of animals. The Tadpole Shrimp lives it's entire life in small pools of water. When they are born, they grow quickly, reaching adulthood in about a week. They also die very quickly, usually within
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