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Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia)Observer
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This plants trunk grows low to the ground possibly to try to reach more sunlight
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
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Being green helps this lizard blend in with the plants in its environment
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Powdered Dancer (Argia moesta)Observer
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They lay larvae in water so being by the creek is necessary for reproduction
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Twin-flagged Jumping Spider (Anasaitis canosus)Observer
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They can hide very easily under the rocks by the creek where there are rocks of various sizes
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Black Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris)Observer
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Growing near/in rocks could help stabilize roots if the water levels rise to not wash away plant
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House Holly-Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum)Observer
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Growing on the side of the riverbank could help the plant get more sunlight and prevent it from washing away
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Taro (Colocasia esculenta)Observer
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Growing by the stream of water could help this plant take up water when it’s dry
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Mosses (Phylum Bryophyta)Observer
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Could grow on rocks near creek because of the moisture and water availability
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Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum)Observer
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Has complex root structures to absorb more water near the creek. It also could provide protection for animals who can hide in the roots
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Chinese Tallow (Triadica sebifera)Observer
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This plant has very thin stems which might help it conserve water. It grows low to the ground so it doesn’t need a thick stem to help support its weight
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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)Observer
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This plant vines and can grow towards light if other plants are blocking sunlight from reaching this plant
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Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)Observer
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This plants blends in with the other greenery around the rocks which makes it hard to distinguish if it’s poison ivy