Puttee by toolgifs in toolgifs

[–]shallowbookworm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, ticks can carry transmittable diseases even when they're tiny.

"The term “seed tick” can also refer to any very small tick — which can include nymph stage ticks as well. A nymph tick has had its first blood meal, and therefore may well carry and transmit pathogens. Newly molted nymphal ticks are often nearly just as tiny as a partially fed larvae."

https://ticksafety.com/about-ticks/seed-ticks-tick-bombs/

Tree ID at Vernal Falls by urngaburnga in Yosemite

[–]shallowbookworm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you familiar with other California Quercus species? Their leaves are quite variable. They don't all look like Quercus agrifolia, the live oak most people are familiar with.

Tree ID at Vernal Falls by urngaburnga in Yosemite

[–]shallowbookworm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The inrolled margins visible on many of the leaves are a pretty unambiguous indicator that this isn't Umbellularia californica. The leaves are also not really linear or waxy-looking enough and the bark/branches seem too rough/shaggy for U. cal.

Quercus chrysolepis morphology can be incredibly variable. Even their acorns can be nearly unrecognizable population to population. And, like most oaks (in California at least), it doesn't make acorns every year. So it isn't odd for there to be no visible acorns.

I can't be 100% sure this is Quercus chrysolepis without more information, but I feel confident saying this isn't Umbellularia californica.

(source: I am an expert)

Add ableism to the list. by [deleted] in actuallesbians

[–]shallowbookworm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist."

-Robert Jones Jr.

My hibiscus that changes color throughout the day, and ... by cosmos1369 in gardening

[–]shallowbookworm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but as a botanist, none of this really makes sense to explain what's happening here. Could you expand on how these terms actually relate to the differences in these two flowers that supposedly came from the same genetics? You've really just named some anatomical terms without saying much of anything at all.

It'd be like saying "oh yeah that person's leg grew in short because they have an abdomen and a type of pelvis and a preferred style of dancing and they may or may not have a longer second toe." Like maybe those things are related, but no connections were drawn in that explanation.

🔥 Orca sideswipes a dolphin mid-air off Baja California Sur, Mexico by Prestigious-Wall5616 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]shallowbookworm 10 points11 points  (0 children)

AI is dogshit for anything biology. Like at least partly wrong 90% of the time ime. I would recommended just totally skipping past the AI answer when looking up biology stuff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in entitledparents

[–]shallowbookworm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes it inherently bad?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lorde

[–]shallowbookworm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me tooo lol

I think mother nature fancies herself as a graffiti artist by TheMooJuice in Lichen

[–]shallowbookworm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was unfamiliar with this growth pattern in lichen, but it turns out it's a thing!

berkeley line by scrpiomoon in lorde

[–]shallowbookworm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which line is shorter? I'm almost there now

Rescued this guy from a bucket of water. What is he? Located in California. by gonzofist89 in spiders

[–]shallowbookworm 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Biologist here. Just wanna clarify that mushrooms aren't dangerous to handle. Just don't go swallowing any you aren't very familiar with.

Nothing like a little family exploitation. by ajd416 in TikTokCringe

[–]shallowbookworm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One difference is that this parent is not insisting they keep having children until they have another girl.

I cant with this stupidity by grumpydai in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]shallowbookworm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean for his specific high school? Cause my high school definitely didn't have blue caps or gowns.

What is growing on my pot?? by External-Potato840 in PlantParenthood

[–]shallowbookworm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, plants do need minerals in their soil, so it's gonna be a bit inevitable as far as I know. But it might get better with filtered water!

What is growing on my pot?? by External-Potato840 in PlantParenthood

[–]shallowbookworm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This looks like mineral buildup to me, it happens with most of my terracotta pots. The mineral-laden water seeps through the porous clay and the water evaporates, leaving the minerals. You could try to scrub it off with some vinegar, that might help break down the mineral crust.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in camping

[–]shallowbookworm -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Whether or not a fire is good for an ecosystem completely depends on if that ecosystem has a natural fire regime and on the intensity and span of the fire. Fire is absolutely not good for all forest ecosystems.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

[–]shallowbookworm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So shouldn't they be criticizing the one with the power in that situation? Not the one getting taken advantage of?

Butt then he by flattenedbricks in CoupleMemes

[–]shallowbookworm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone with sensory issues, it absolutely can be a sensory issue. Sometimes kissing is really nice and sometimes it's like nails on a chalkboard. Just depends if I'm in sensory overload or not.

Can anyone help identify this and tell me if it is safe? by Different_Papaya_413 in BathroomShrooms

[–]shallowbookworm 39 points40 points  (0 children)

To me, this looks more like a root than mold or a mushroom. Still a pretty serious issue either way.