Answering some questions....
Good morning from La Selva!We have been receiving emails from people and we are going to take a moment to answer a couple here. Brent Nolan asked "how many plant species are in the rainforest?" and...
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La Selva Science Day
Karleigh, Rob Cuba, Lena, JJ Word of the day - prehensile tail: An appendage that is used by monkeys to grasp objects such as branches, tree trunks, and fruit. This appendage is also used a balancing...
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Hello from La Selva,We have received a few more questions from people and we are going to answer some of these questions this morning.Iuri’s daughter asked what do “bullet ants “eat?Bullet ants are...
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Nights and Days at La Selva
Authors: Aaron, Erin, Rachael, Rob CollinsWord of the day: Stipule- A leaf like appendage usually found at the base on leaf petioles, typically born in pairs and derived from the meristematic tissues...
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International Travel Days and Arrival at STRI
Checking out pictures from La Selva at the Airport in Costa RicaThe tired crew at 4am as we boarded the bus to the airport in Panama CityBoarding the plane for Bocas del Toro this morningAuthors:...
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A Day on the Reef
Authors: Karleigh, Lena, Rob, JJPurple tipped sea anemoneWord of the day-Nematocyst- A stinging cell characteristic of the Cnidarian phylum. This includes jellyfish, corals, and anemones.Example of...
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Last Science Sampling Day
Authors: Aaron, Erin, Rachael, Rob CollinsWord of the day: Rugosity- a measure of small scale variations in amplitude and the height of a surface. This type of practice is used commonly for...
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Aloha Kim Falinski,La Selva’s intact old growth forest is threatened by several invasive plant species (including Asian bananas, lowland coffee, and bamboo) that can have serious negative impacts on...
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All About Beaches
Authors: Kris, Kelly, Brittany, and JamisonWord of the Day: Phase shift- the bleaching of coral reefs drives away herbivorous fish and other algal consumers and shifts coral dominated reefs to...
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Discovering Fossils
Authors: Lena, JJ,Aaron, RachaelBGPG Crew at STRI GamboaWord of the Day: Mafic Rock-An igneous rock comprised of magnesium and iron rich minerals which originates from magma at relatively high...
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A Day of Giving Back
Authors: Karleigh and KrisWorking on sifting sand Word of the Day: Caridad, the Spanish word for charity. Today the entire group had the pleasure to work with Habitat for Humanity Panama and help build...
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Final Thoughts by Kelly O'Connell
GrowthThis trip was been a once in a lifetime experience for me. Its difficult to understand the world in all of its entity without traveling it. There is so much that the world has to offer and I do...
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Trip of a Lifetime
The only word for me that can begin to describe this trip would be extraordinary. The opportunities to experience the culture and natural wonders of Panama and Costa Rica that were afforded to the...
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Alright... we are home and I have to say it was quite a trip. I am thankful that I was chosen to participate in this unique study abroad course. This course was the perfect chance for me to get an...
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We're back! We've had three weeks of adventure, learning, and fun and it almost seems surreal being back. This trip has been one of the most exciting and educational experiences of my life; there...
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Jamison - final post
The one word that sums up this trip would have to be extraordinary!!! I have learned many things on this trip. For instance the examination of strata can give you a detailed history of the land such as...
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Final Post- Erin Walters
It is crazy to think that we are back already from our 3 week journey! It is something when I can say that those three weeks were probably the most challenging and rewarding moments of my young 21...
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End of the Expedition
If I had to describe this study abroad trip in one word... it would have to be "insane". We hiked to the summit of an active volcano, explored the rainforest, snorkeled some coral reefs, walked along...
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Honestly, I was a little nervous before we left on our three week journey, I was going to be living with people that I just met, 24/7. what I discovered was a wonderful group of people that have...
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Boy does time fly when your having fun! I can't believe that we are home already. Three weeks flew by before you could blink but maybe that is because we hiked to the summit of the second largest...
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Well as far as I feel I still am on Panama time. This trip has been a real life changing one. It seems I miss my 5 am howler monkey wake up calls already but I will push on. Hiking up volcanoes,...
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Lena Wray: Final post
Pose of success after the 11 mile, 10 hour hike to the summit of the Turrialba VolcanoThis trip has been nothing short of extraordinary. Beginning our journey as scientists, we faced the feat of the...
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Thoughts from Dr. J
Turrialba Volcano Park EntranceWho knew that when this picture was taken, we would accomplish so much in our six week adventure?As I read through the blog, I am in tears- of joy because I am so...
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Rachael Moran--Final Post
DISCOVERYI learned so much on this trip. The science was important but the lessons that will linger on in my mind till I'm old and grey were ones about discovering new cultures, new perspectives, and...
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Hasta Luego! Until Next Time!Well... the expedition is over and we are all struggling to get back to our usual day-to-day routines. The marvelous memories of this venture are forever cinched to my...
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