Conserving Biodiversity on Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems on earth. However, coral reefs in different parts of the world support different levels of biodiversity. The greatest coral reef diversity is found in the region where the Indian and Pacific ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Corticioid, stereoid and coral fungi
A funnel-shaped stereoid fungus such as Cymatoderma elegans var. lamellatum has the basidia on the underside of the sloping funnel area. Cymatoderma elegans var. lamellatum fungi have basidia lining the undersides of the fruiting bodies. The ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Marine Animals Living in Kelp Forests
Kelp forests are large underwater colonies of kelp that dominate shallow rocky reefs in temperate waters around Australia. BRYOZOANS - a group of animals, some of which are known as lace coral. NUDIBRANCH - a group of sea slugs which are usually ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Biological Soil Crusts
ARTHROPOD - joint-legged animals, such as slaters, insects and spiders. The soil and leaf litter world is teeming with a great variety and number of living creatures. It rivals coral reefs as one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. It is a ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Robert Carawan
The Florida Keys: A History & Guide is an engaging handbook to the unique coral and limestone islands that curve southwest off the tip of Florida. Acclaimed novelist and Florida resident Joy Williams traces U.S. Highway 1 from Key Largo to Key ... [... more]
Random House |
Michael Welch
You know it's going to be a rough summer when you spend Father's Day visiting your dad in the local lockup. Noah's dad is sure that the owner of the Coral Queen casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor-which has made taking a dip at the ... [... more]
Random House |
Chris Butterworth
Dive into the warm ocean and swim around amid the coral and waving sea grass. Do you see an eye like... Written by Chris Butterworth, Illustrated by John Lawrence The Shyest Fish in the Sea Read and Wonder: The Shyest Fish in the Sea Chris ... [... more]
Random House |
Philip Island
Bounty Divers takes snorkellers and divers to swim with tuna and kingfish through the colourful coral. Phillip Island. Phillip Island. Scuba diving in the clear water. Thursday, November 9, 2000 Bounty Divers takes snorkellers and divers to swim ... [... more]
Getaway |
Coral tree (Erythrina X sykesii)
A medium sized deciduous tree with knobbly grey-green bark, and numerous small triangular rose-like thorns. The bright green leaves are compound, with three large roughly triangular leaflets, the central one on a much longer stalk than the two ... [... more]
Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Tropical Fish Tank
Keeping fish has been popular for many years, from the humble goldfish bowl to more elaborate aquariums with living coral reefs. Keeping fish has been popular for many years, from the humble goldfish bowl to more elaborate aquariums with living ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Coral and jelly fungi
, usually found on soil but sometimes on rotting wood, may be simple fleshy clubs or intricately branched coral-like forms in various colours (e.g. white, yellow, brown, orange, purple). Generally they are no more than a few centimetres in height ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Coral & jelly fungi
This section contains macroscopic descriptions of the commonest types of fruiting bodies. The standard mushroom (stem, cap, gills) is familiar to everyone, but not all mushrooms have stems. Some species that grow on wood have caps that grow out ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
