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sus_scrofa

Date

March 17, 2024 11:16 AM EDT

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Extinguisher Moss (Encalypta procera)

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siwnaturalist

Date

March 3, 2024 11:31 AM EST

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Grove Earwort (Scapania nemorea)

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zihaowang

Date

November 8, 2020 02:17 PM AST

Description

Gemmae unicellular; dorsal lobe of leaf extends over and across the stem

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jfmantis

Date

April 3, 2023 11:14 AM EST

Description

On bird poop.

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ethancrenson

Date

May 1, 2021 10:36 AM EDT

Description

On a small hardwood branch with the bark beginning to fall away. Note the white lesions in the bark and wood beneath. Perithecia up to 1mm wide by 1.5mm tall.

Asci: 153-168 x 7.5-10µm. The spore bearing part 105-125µm. IKI+, the apical plug about 2.5 tall x 3µm wide when mature; much longer in immature asci.

Spores: 13-14 x 6-7µm, brown, ellipsoid to inequalateral ellipsoid, guttulate, usually with one large guttule at the center, with a very inconspicuous germ slit less than spore length.

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Ross's Goose (Anser rossii)

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siwnaturalist

Date

February 20, 2024 05:06 PM EST

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kabirbosques

Date

December 26, 2023 05:53 PM -05

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Blunt Mannagrass (Glyceria obtusa)

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yayemaster

Date

December 2, 2023 03:42 PM EST

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Salamander Algae (Oophila amblystomatis)

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cesarcastillo

Date

April 14, 2021 10:02 AM EDT

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Polychaete Worms (Class Polychaeta)

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zihaowang

Date

September 9, 2023 10:42 AM EDT

Description

200x and 800x in brackish water.

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Gastropods (Class Gastropoda)

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zihaowang

Date

September 3, 2023 05:36 PM EDT

Description

800x and 200x in sea water. It has a spiral shell. The cilia on the two wheels were actively moving.

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Northern Big-eyed Sandhopper (Americorchestia megalophthalma)

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astrobirder

Date

August 27, 2017 10:15 AM EDT

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dms1535

Date

May 5, 2023 11:05 AM CEST

Description

Aspidiophorus paradoxus is the largest Aspidiophorus species with about 300µm length.

Fig. 1: Dorsal scales.

The entire animal is covered with relatively large rhombic peduncle scales.

Fig. 2: Cross section

In cross-section, the structure of the peduncle scales can be clearly seen: the scales sit with a small basal plate on the cuticle of the animal, from which a thin, hollow peduncle rises. At the end of the peduncle sits a rhombic terminal plate, with a central keel. At the posterior end of the animal, the terminal plates of the last row of scales are enlarged.

The pharynx of the animal is terminally swollen, and the head is weakly five-lobed with two separate pairs of palpal tufts.

Fig. 3: Ventral view.

Ventrally, the strong hypostomion behind the mouth opening is striking. The two ciliated bands split at the head, but the inner branches do not unite in the population I examined. The base of the toes does not bear scales, the adhesive tubes
measure about 50% to 70% of the toe length and taper to a point.

Let's take a closer look at the scales:

Fig. 4: Back scales

In the scales on the back, the rhombic shape of the end plates can be seen most clearly. Less conspicuous - but typical for the species - is the middle keel of the scales.

Fig. 5: Cross section of scales

In cross section the complex geometry of the peduncle scales becomes clear - base plate, peduncle and end plate form a very flexible and stable carapace. The additional cavity under the outer scales acts like a "crumple zone" and further increases the protective effect.

Fig. 6: Cross-section of scale stems.

The stems of the scales consist of hollow tubes that ensure maximum stability with minimum material input - a fascinating example of evolutionary optimization.

The abdomen of the animals is not completely covered with petiolar scales. Rather, they end in the anal region and are joined by simple small, rounded keel scales that are not an obstruction to feces.

Fig. 7: Scaling of the abdomen.

At the furca base some (according to literature 4) spines protrude into the toe cutout.

The head is almost completely covered with slightly smaller peduncle scales:

Fig. 8: Head scales

Cephalion and pleurae are quite small and inconspicuous.

According to literature A. paradoxus has three teeth in the pharynx:

Fig. 9: Mouth armament.

In the animals I examined, only a curved stylet brace was found, the tip of which protrudes into the lumen of the pharynx and probably serves to open algal cells that are conveyed past it. It is possible that the literature reference to "three teeth" is merely based on a microscopic artifact, as the entire clasp may not be in the focal plane as a whole.

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peptolab

Date

September 2, 2022 08:39 AM EDT

Description

Chlamydodon species consistent with C. exocellatus

Sample from the road end at Harbor View Lane where there is a marine channel between Gardiner's Bay and Three Mile Harbor. The cyrtophorid ciliate genus Chlamydodon is characterized by a unique cross-striated band (CSB) along the cell perimeter. To date, more than 15 nominal species have been assigned to this genus, all of which are exclusively from marine or brackish water" (1).

My ciliate was very fat and colorful in that the cytoplasm was literally stuffed with ingested food: green algae and larger red globules in a background of smaller golden yellow globules. Being so well fed, it was impossible to see much internal detail. The cyrtos with toothed nematodesmal rods surrounding the cytostome was not visible nor was the anterior pigment spot and the peripheral cross striated band characteristic of the genus was only partially visible. I took a couple of videos and placed the slide in a humid chamber to allow the little fellow to digest and egest some waste.

The next morning much more morphological detail was visible. The ciliate was now much slimmer and most of the ingested food was gone though the cytoplasm was still full of golden yellow granular material. I could see that this 212 um long ciliate has a continuous cross striated band. The cyrtos consists of 19 toothed nematodesmata. There are in excess of 40 vacuoles scattered all over the body, 5 that are somewhat larger than the more numerous small ones. There is a central ovoid macronucleus. Strangely, I still could not appreciate the characteristic yellow or purple anterior pigment spot.

The above parameters are somewhat consistent with Chlamydodon bourlandi Qu et al 2018 but perhaps more closely resemble another nominal species, C. exocellatus Ozaki & Yagiu, 1941, Snoeyenbos-West et al., 2004. "Chlamydodon bourlandi sp. nov. has a cell size of 150–250 × 65–150 µm, a complete CSB, a reddish to violet cell colour, 83–97 somatic kineties, and 40–68 contractile vacuoles" (1). Qu et al consider Chlamydodon exocellatus sensu Snoeyenbos-West et al., 2004, to be an earlier population of C. bourlandi (1). The former has only 5 contractile vacuoles whereas C. bourlandi has >40. My Chlamydodon has 5 larger vacuoles clustered toward the anterior end of the cytosome in addition to the numerous much smaller vacuoles. Perhaps these smaller ones are the empty food vacuoles created during the overnight diet I inflicted on the ciliate and should not be counted as contractile vacuoles.

Qu et Al state: “Chlamydodon exocellatus sensu Snoeyenbos-West et al., 2004 resembles the new species (C. bourlandi) based on the cell size in vivo (150–230 mm vs. 165–215 mm in the present isolate), the number of somatic kineties (83–97 vs. 87–97), and the number of nematodesmal rods (14–19 vs. 14–17). Although there was no mention of the number of contractile vacuole, we think C. exocellatus sensu Snoeyenbos- West et al., 2004 was misidentified and it should be an early population of the C. bourlandi sp. nov. However, these two populations share a low similarity (94.1%) of the SSU rRNA gene sequences” (1).

Gong et al (2) point out that C. exocellatus lacks an anterior pigment spot like my Chlamydodon and none is depicted by Snoeyenbos-West et al., 2004 (1-fig 45) while Qu et al (1-figs.43 and 44) ) show that C. bourlandi has a purplish pigment spot. Qu et al also show that C. bourlandi also has a ridge from cytostome to posterior end; two grooves longitudinally positioned on dorsal side, on both sides of ridge which I do not see in my Chlamydodon. C. exocellatus can be distinguished from C. bourlandi by a rounded body shape with both ends broadly rounded vs. anterior end widely rounded and posterior end obviously narrowed to pointed in C. bourlandi (1). Finally, C. bourlandi has a purple coloration while my Chlamydodon has a golden yellow coloration.

Thus, I conclude that my observation is most likely C. exocellatus. Imaged in Nomarski DIC using Olympus BH2S under SPlan 40x objective plus variable phone cropping on Samsung Galaxy S9+. Some screen caps further cropped.

1. Zhishuai Qu, Lifang Li, Xiaofeng Lin, Thorsten Stoeck, Hongbo Pan, Khaled A. S. Al-Rasheid & Weibo Song (2018) Diversity of the cyrtophorid genus Chlamydodon (Protista, Ciliophora): its systematics and geographic distribution, with taxonomic descriptions of three species, Systematics and Biodiversity, 16:5, 497-511, DOI: 10.1080/14772000.2018.1456493

2. Jun Gong, Weibo Song, and Alan Warren. Updating the Ciliate Genus Chlamydodon Ehrenberg, 1835, with Redescriptions of Three Species (Ciliophora: Cyrtophorida). Acta Protozool. (2005) 44: 19 - 32. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236839424

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zihaowang

Date

June 30, 2023 12:44 PM EDT

Description

800x, gliding in brackish water

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polarblairx

Date

June 21, 2023 09:28 PM EDT

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Carex Sect. Cyperoideae (Section Cyperoideae)

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taylorsturm

Date

June 2023

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Dewey's Sedge (Carex deweyana)

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taylorsturm

Date

June 2023

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Houghton's Sedge (Carex houghtoniana)

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taylorsturm

Date

June 2023

Description

rhizomatous; vegetation glabrous; perigynia sparsely pubescent; plants with red basal sheaths; perigynia ascending, 5mm+ with distinct straight two-tipped beak; perigynia strongly veined (not obscured by pubescence); growing in disturbed sandy opening in pine forest alongside Comptonia peregrina, etc. some individuals had interesting red coloration on perigynia

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Intestinal Bilharzia Fluke (Schistosoma mansoni)

Date

February 24, 2016 11:20 AM -05

Description

Macho adulto

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zihaowang

Date

June 4, 2023 10:05 PM EDT

Description

200x

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matthew_wills

Date

June 11, 2023 10:28 AM EDT

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peptolab

Date

March 5, 2022 01:06 AM EST

Description

Lacrymaria marina Kahl, 1933 syn. Lacrymaria olor var. marina (O.F. Müller, 1786) Kahl, 1933

It's sexy time for the marine Lacrymaria. Last night I was looking at a slide of my latest sample from the intertidal benthos of marine estuary Accabonac Harbor which had an interesting polychaete and numerous Lacrymaria. I put the slide in a moist chamber overnight and when I reexamined it this morning I found a veritable sex orgy of conjugating pairs dancing their sensual ballet while exchanging genetic material through their mouths. There were equal sized pairs and unequal pairs where one was much smaller. One such unequal pair had the larger partner undergoing transverse fission while conjugating with a small partner 1/4 the size of the larger partner. Another uneven pair had globular bodies and the larger partner had a massively enlarged broad neck. Some pairs got tired and both went into the contracted resting state characteristic of Lacrymaria. Fascinating stuff. Imaged in Nomarski DIC using Olympus BH2 under SPlan 40x and 20x objectives plus phone cropping on Samsung Galaxy S9+.

A lot of images here to show all aspects of the sex orgy. We start with a teaser GIF of conjugation of two normal individuals. Then an illustration from the supporting reference and a picture of the sample site. Then some screen captures of a typical individual. Then screen caps of a fissioning individual. Then screen caps of conjugating pairs in various metabolic states- two equal sized individuals, two semi-resting individuals, two bizarely shaped individuals, and finally one normal individual conjugating with one undergoing transverse fission! Finally, I show GIFs of the various types of conjugating pairs in the same order as the screen caps. A lot of stuff!

Lacrymaria marina Kahl, 1933
Diagnosis. Body size 150-300 × 20-25 μm in vivo; extended spindle to vase-like shape; highly contractible neck; cell colorless; cortical granules colorless, regularly
arranged in between somatic kineties; single contractile vacuole, conical shape and located terminally; papillary head with obliquely arranged oral ciliary rows, 10-12 in number; spiral somatic kineties on contracted body, 17- 20 somatic kineties; 1 ellipsoidal macronucleus. Distribution. China, Germany, Korea (this study).

Remarks. Lacrymaria marina Kahl, 1933 can be separated from L. olor (Müller, 1786) Bory de St. Vincent, 1824 by the number of macronuclear nodules (1 vs. 2),
and habitat (saline water vs. freshwater) (Kahl, 1930). Lacrymaria marina can be separated from L. nana (Vuxanovici, 1961) Song and Wilbert, 1989 by the number of somatic kineties (15-20 vs. about 13), the shape of contractile vacuole (conical vs. spherical), and the position of the contractile vacuole (terminal vs. subterminal) (Song and Wilbert, 1989).

Above descriptions from:
Brief descriptions of 12 ciliate species previously unrecorded (Protozoa: Ciliophora) in Korea. Ji Hye Kim and Jae-Ho Jung. Journal of Species Research 6(Special Edition):15-25, 2017. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322212723

From Bruce Taylor: From saltwater, with a single macronucleus, posterior vacuole, approximately triangular (possibly a defecatory organelle, per Song & Packoff). Apparently somewhat less extensile than L. filiformis (a freshwater species), bigger than L. nana, lacking the tail-like process of L. acuta.

L. marinum Kahl, 1933 is the same taxon as L. olor var. marina (O.F. Mueller, 1786) Kahl, 1933.

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Quillworts (Genus Isoetes)

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awkwards

Date

May 2023

Description

I have been hoping to see this for a while, but am still not sure if it actually is Isoetes. There are about ten.

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Striped Maple (Acer pensylvanicum)

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yoshikomori

Date

March 6, 2022 04:27 PM EST

Place

New York (Google, OSM)

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Bog Stitchwort (Stellaria alsine)

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plbuttercup

Date

May 23, 2023 05:07 PM EDT

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Knotroot Bristlegrass (Setaria parviflora)

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danielatha

Date

October 5, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

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Fool's Parsley (Aethusa cynapium)

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zihaowang

Date

April 30, 2023 11:20 AM EDT

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Eastern Fairy Shrimp (Eubranchipus holmanii)

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zitserm

Date

April 2023

Description

Female. In a vernal pool in deciduous woods

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polarblairx

Date

April 1, 2023 02:34 PM EDT

Description

Found amongst Ceratodon purpureus, Streblotrichum convolutum, Funaria hygrometrica, Gemmabryum, and Bryum argenteum

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polarblairx

Date

April 2, 2023 02:33 PM EDT

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Asa Gray's Scalewort (Frullania asagrayana)

Date

March 18, 2023 06:05 AM EDT

Description

Wider overlapping lobes. Row of differentiated ocelli, “bucket” shaped lower leaves evident under scope. Growing on outcrop of Shawangunk conglomerate.

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Featherfoil (Hottonia inflata)

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soilsflutterby

Date

March 6, 2023 12:34 PM EST

Description

I could be wrong, but gosh, i hope I am right.

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sus_scrofa

Date

March 24, 2023 04:36 PM EDT

Description

found under bark of a hardwood log, possibly an oak.

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Southern Waternymph (Najas guadalupensis)

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pawelp

Date

March 11, 2023 09:45 AM EST

Description

Took a cutting to grow out in an aquarium and identify

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ethancrenson

Date

February 5, 2023 12:12 PM EST

Description

These aren't cup-shaped apothecia, but rather collabent (collapsed) pseudothecia in a brown subiculum.

Asci clavate, 76-90 x 13-16µm, containing 32 spores (by my approximation).

Spores hyaline, allantoid:

7.7-12.5 x 1.6-2.4µm
Me 9.3 x 2.2µm
Q=3.5-6.2
MeQ=4.3
N=23

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Eastern Haircap Moss (Polytrichum pallidisetum)

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syrinxed

Date

February 20, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Description

High Point State Park, on rocks near the monument. I def think it's a Polytrichum.... The capsules seem too long to be commune/juniperum, and they also seem to lack the required disk. Doesn't feel like it's commune in general. The capsules for pallidisetum are described as tan, but seem red in LOTS of photos, esp the one in the Princeton Field Guide to Mosses, and many of the traits match descriptions within said field guide (such as red tipped leaves; boxy & bent over capsules). Actual experts pls help

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Carveseed (Glyptopleura marginata)

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mreala

Date

April 24, 2022 12:08 PM PDT

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Pensacola Hawthorn (Crataegus lacrimata)

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aidancampos

Date

June 2022

Description

In opening of scrubby Pinus palustris dominated flatwoods.

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Common Pottia (Tortula truncata)

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polarblairx

Date

January 21, 2023 03:21 PM EST

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Plumatella Moss Animal (Genus Plumatella)

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polarblairx

Date

January 6, 2023 03:39 PM EST

Description

In organic detritus from many locations, found on plagiomnium undulatum leaf, origin unknown. Statoblast

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Flesh-colored Ribbon Worm (Cerebratulus lacteus)

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stephanie_nyc

Date

January 21, 2023 02:21 PM EST

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Milkwort Knotweed (Polygonum polygaloides)

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mreala

Date

July 16, 2022 03:42 PM PDT

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Shasta Knotweed (Polygonum shastense)

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mreala

Date

August 15, 2020 06:11 PM PDT

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Nevada Primrose (Primula nevadensis)

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toadwarrior

Date

June 17, 2022 04:23 PM PDT

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Solitary Glassy-Bubble (Haminella solitaria)

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stephanie_nyc

Date

January 16, 2023 08:15 PM EST

Description

10mm.

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Half-smooth Odostome (Boonea seminuda)

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stephanie_nyc

Date

January 4, 2023 01:59 PM EST

Description

These were found in the drift. Because they're so tiny I hadn't realized two of them still had the operculums attached - if they were still alive I would have put them back in the water.

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Lesser Notchwort (Isopaches bicrenatus)

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gpalermo

Date

January 9, 2023 04:11 PM EST

Description

Aka Lophozia bicrenata.
Growing on sandy soil by the side of a woodland trail.
@zihaowang
The Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of North America by Rudolf Schuster (vol. 2, 1969) describes this liverwort as “An extraordinarily widespread species…with truly ‘weedy’ propensities,” but this observation of Isopaches bicrenata is only the fifth recorded in iNaturalist for all of North America. Although common, it’s inconspicuous and apparently unnoticed.

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Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

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polarblairx

Date

February 25, 2022 01:46 PM EST

Description

What a weirdo!

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Starry False Solomon's-Seal (Maianthemum stellatum)

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smeenan79

Date

August 6, 2020 09:48 AM EDT

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Round Hornwort (Notothylas orbicularis)

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mertensia

Date

October 16, 2022 12:26 PM EDT

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ieremiel

Date

May 26, 2022 03:15 PM -04

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Redroot Flatsedge (Cyperus erythrorhizos)

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marisa_b

Date

September 8, 2022 09:29 AM EDT

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Small Spikerush (Eleocharis parvula)

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gpalermo

Description

Brackish pond shore exposed by evaporation. Floral scales <2mm long. Stems thread-like, less than 1 mm in diameter. J-shaped to U-shaped tubers. M. Arsenault et al., Sedges of Maine 2013. Third iNaturalist observation of this species in New England.

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Map Lichens (Genus Rhizocarpon)

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kelseyv

Date

November 5, 2022 11:29 AM MDT

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Orange Atoms (Squamulea subsoluta)

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glyptostrob0ides

Date

January 30, 2021 01:14 PM EST

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Onion Vine (Paederia cruddasiana)

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douggoldman

Date

December 11, 2018 05:22 PM EST

Description

Weedy, invasive vine with smelly leaves.

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Memorial Rose (Rosa lucieae)

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shuysman

Date

July 2, 2022 12:12 PM EDT

Description

On dune on side of paved pathway. Stems prickle-less. Rachis with small recurved thorns

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Serviceberries (Genus Amelanchier)

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philterfeed

Date

June 24, 2020 02:04 PM EDT

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Seacoast Bulrush (Bolboschoenus robustus)

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leafmiles

Date

June 26, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

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Bushy Aster (Symphyotrichum dumosum)

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elaphrornis

Date

August 10, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

Description

Marine Park, Brooklyn. Sidewalk space, with Mugwort etc.

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Cutleaf Grapefern (Sceptridium dissectum)

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smeenan79

Date

September 13, 2022 10:24 AM EDT

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Bog Smartweed (Persicaria setacea)

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wernerehl

Description

A known population. First iNat posting on the 13 state northeastern region. This is the northeastern-most population in the U.S. I noted no peppery taste in the leaves. This is a sturdy perennial with rhizomes, up to about three feet tall but can bloom at 12 inches as well. State-threatened species.

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Water Spangles (Salvinia minima)

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beniiiii

Date

September 16, 2022 03:59 PM EDT

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Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)

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vickidoo

Date

September 29, 2022 02:33 PM EDT

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Whorled Pennywort (Hydrocotyle verticillata)

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vickidoo

Date

August 20, 2021 01:48 PM EDT

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Festive Tiger Beetle (Cicindela scutellaris)

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didymops77

Date

August 18, 2022 04:12 PM EDT

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frederica

Date

June 12, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

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Mudmat (Glossostigma cleistanthum)

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mertensia

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Narrowleaf Whitetop Aster (Sericocarpus linifolius)

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awkwards

Date

July 14, 2022 01:18 PM EDT

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Cyperus Sedge (Carex pseudocyperus)

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taylorsturm

Date

June 7, 2022 07:10 AM EDT

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Bug-on-a-Stick (Buxbaumia aphylla)

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polarblairx

Date

February 2022

Description

Growing on clay soil on the vertical face of a 6 inch overhang on top of a mudshale cliff next to the raritan. What a find!

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Smooth Rock Tripe (Umbilicaria mammulata)

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mugglelissa

Date

May 2, 2022 10:13 AM EDT

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ethancrenson

Date

April 9, 2022 12:47 PM EDT

Description

on the shells of Hickory (Carya) nuts

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Wall Scalewort (Porella platyphylla)

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ewhitaker

Date

December 31, 2020 01:43 PM EST

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Common Apple-Moss (Bartramia pomiformis)

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zihaowang

Date

April 8, 2022 03:02 PM ADT

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Black-edge Sedge (Carex nigromarginata)

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zihaowang

Date

May 10, 2016 03:09 PM ADT

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Orange Polypore Mould (Hypomyces aurantius)

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ethancrenson

Date

April 2, 2022 11:07 AM EDT

Description

On Trametes versicolor. Turns dark purple in KOH, then fades to red. Ascospores warted, 1-septate, apiculate with pointy projections, 16-25 x 4-5.5µm. Conidiospores broadly ellipsoid, 1-septate, 12-15 x 7.5-8µm.

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Frosted Grain-spored Lichen (Sarcogyne regularis)

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zaca

Date

June 11, 2021 12:54 PM BST

Description

Maybe this is the first time I face it; However, not many doubts about the classification; the practically inexistent thallus, the pruinose bluish apothecia growing on siliceous rock (granite) are distinctive. I may have a sample and I will try to confirm the ID soon.

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Typical Shield Lichens (Subfamily Parmelioideae)

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danielatha

Date

January 31, 2021 02:35 PM EST

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Roth's Andreaea Moss (Andreaea rothii)

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kbarringer

Date

March 30, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

Description

Pyramid Mountain Park, on seepy gneiss outcrop with Scapania, Diplophyllum

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Appalachian Speckleback Lichen (Punctelia appalachensis)

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dsmorris

Date

January 1, 2022 01:19 PM EST

Description

Deciduous tree.

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Fringed Candleflame Lichen (Candelaria fibrosa)

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davidfbird

Date

November 24, 2021 03:58 PM EST

Description

On a small common birch snag. Only one apothecium, yellow. Thallus and apothecium K-. Lobes closely attached with abundant white rhizines. Spores about 10 x 5-6 um, 1-celled but with twin lens-shaped vacuoles, dozens per ascus.

Sur un petit chicot de bouleau commun. Une seule apothécie, jaune. Thalle et apothécie K-. Lobes étroitement attachés avec d'abondantes rhizines blanches. Spores d'environ 10 x 5-6 um, unicellulaires mais avec des vacuoles jumelles en forme de lentilles, des dizaines par asque.

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Smooth Shadow-crust Lichen (Hyperphyscia syncolla)

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botanicus

Date

December 17, 2019 03:07 PM EST

Description

Growing on a hardwood twig (possibly Carya).

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shaunpogacnik95

Date

March 2020

Place

Ohio, US (Google, OSM)

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elantrybuch

Date

February 20, 2022 05:43 PM EST

Description

Q = 2.647μm

spore width: 6.5 - 8.1μm
spore length: 18 - 20μm
ascii length: 129.686μm

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Tattered Jellyskin Lichen (Scytinium lichenoides)

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vex_101

Date

February 14, 2022 07:50 AM EST

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Awned Dichelyma Moss (Dichelyma capillaceum)

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gpalermo

Date

December 2021

Description

New species for Martha’s Vineyard. Growing on partially submerged log in wooded wetland.

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Veined Thoroughwort (Eupatorium subvenosum)

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elaphrornis

Date

September 22, 2017 04:28 PM EDT

Description

Eupatorium. North 40, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY. Rather similar to Eupatorium hyssopifolium but leaves appear to be wider. Last 3 photos from a slightly different site further along trail but seems to be the same species as first 2 photos.

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Typical Shield Lichens (Subfamily Parmelioideae)

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novapatch

Date

December 23, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Description

32 × 32 mm blue-gray thallus on Pinus mugo var. mughus (S07-39) with Flavoparmelia caperata

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Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus)

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alanek

Date

November 30, 2021 10:28 AM EST

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Roland's Seablite (Suaeda rolandii)

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samhain73

Date

October 2021

Description

Perianths are huge compared to other Suaeda spp. 4-5mm on some with strongly keeled sepals giving a sharp star-shaped appearance. Glomes not crowded, but rather sparse with 1-3 flowers. Seeds dimorphic. 1.5-2mm or so. Would like to hear some opinions on this confusing genus/species. Keys out to rolandii better than any other species. Location is general since it's rare. Growing in upper salt marsh. @zihaowang, check this out.

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zihaowang

Date

September 14, 2021 10:48 AM EDT

Description

On London plane tree. Picture 8 shows leg IV with a tactile seta on tarsus and no tactile seta on tibia; Picture 6 shows three setae of rallum on chelicera; Picture 7 shows venom apparatus is only on movable finger; Pic 9 is Leg I and Pic 10 is Leg III. The last three pictures show trichobothria confined to proximal half of fixed finger.

All 8 legs have five segments.

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Wild Potato Vine (Ipomoea pandurata)

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annie_barry

Date

July 16, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

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Roland's Seablite (Suaeda rolandii)

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davidmazerolle

Date

October 1, 2020 04:08 PM UTC

Description

Seeds dimorphic, which rules out S. maritima. Seeds well over 1.7mm wide, which rules out S. calceoliformis. Perianth segments keeled and very thick. Fits well with S. rolandii (the only other species known from the region). Specimen was collected roughly a kilometre from site where in situ picture was taken.

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What

Roland's Seablite (Suaeda rolandii)

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davidmazerolle

Date

September 12, 2020 01:01 PM UTC

Description

Seeds dimorphic (ruling out S. maritima). Seeds over 1.7 mm wide (ruling out S. calceoliformis). Perianth segments keeled (varying from obscurely keeled to clearly so) and very thick. Fits well with S. rolandii, which is the only other species known to be present in the region.

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michael1093

Date

June 19, 2021 12:27 PM EDT

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Viereck's Sweat Bee (Lasioglossum vierecki)

Observer

xris

Date

July 10, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

Description

In Ecology Park, Brooklyn.

I'm going long on this one, and hypothesizing a species. I can't find any other small yellow bee that could occur in the area of NYC.

NOID small yellow bee on Daucus carota, Ecology Park, Brooklyn, July 2021

BugGuide:
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2000104
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2000105
https://bugguide.net/node/view/2000106

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Glossy Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)

Observer

wsweet321

Date

June 16, 2021 10:38 AM PDT

Description

thought weird sweetfern at first... but didnt smell like one when crushed

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Blackseed Needlegrass (Piptochaetium avenaceum)

Observer

zihaowang

Date

May 31, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Description

50+ clumps in fruits.

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