The branta canadensis, AKA goose, can be found on campus. It eats large varieties of grasses. Its role in the environment is to disperse seeds and add nutrients to soil. Geese can fly. #flecosystem#characteristicsoflife#niche
The Corvus brachyrhynchos, AKA American crow, can be found on campus. It eats insects, seeds, grains, nuts, fruit, worms, etc. One of its role in the environment is to eat carrion, decaying flesh of animals. Since it’s a bird, it can fly#flecosystem #niche#characteristicsoflife
The taraxacum, AKA dandelion, can be found on campus. It produces its own food through the process of photosynthesis. Its role in the environment is to produce oxygen and be a food source for certain animals. #flecosystem#characteristicsoflife#niche
The phragmites australis, AKA common reeds, can be found near the pond on campus. They produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis. Their role in the environment is to shelter and be a food source for certain animals #flecosystem#characteristicsoflife#niche
The pinus, AKA pine tree, can be found on campus. Its role in the environment is to create oxygen and shelter certain animals. Since it’s a producer, it makes its own food. #flecosystem#niche#characteristicsoflife
This is the reason for the large amounts of CO2 released from burning peat swamps in the #leuserecosystem. You can prevent this from happening by boycotting products with palm oil https://t.co/oyw1549wkM
#Coal is a fossil fuel; the altered remains of prehistoric vegetation that originally accumulated in swamps and peat bogs. Learn more about the different types of coal here https://t.co/6bFwAOjD8J
The Leuser Ecosystem is being destroyed by many companies, such as Oreos (Nabisco). They use palm oil in their products. The process of harvesting this oil is killing the Leuser ecosystem. #Startwith1thing#SaveLeuserEcosystem#CutConflictPalmOil
The beak size/shape of finches differ in each species.
Small/sharp beaks = a majority of small seeds
Large/thick beaks = a majority of large seeds
#finches#beak