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iNaturalist Ecology Assignment For this assignment you will be required to research information about your iNaturalist observations and provide citations to peer reviewed sources supporting your claims. You may use the USF library search to find peer-reviews sources. You may also use peer-reviewed sources from the iNaturalist Project Journal Post "Free Online Guides," or you may find your own sources. Keep in mind that you will be graded on the scientific merit of your sources (they must be peer-reviewed), their relevance to the claim they support, and correct formatting of the citation. We will be using MLA (7th edition or later) to format citations. If you need more information, go to https://guides.lib.usf.edu/c.php?g=589849&p=8031798 for USF's library guide to MLA formatting. You can even sign up for a free non-graded tutorial in via canvas. 1. All organisms have their own role and provide ecological services to the environment. Spend some time researching and understanding the following ecological terms: Keystone species , Endemic Species , Invasive Species , Native Species , Symbiosis . Then, answer the following questions about each of your observations. Seedless Plant a. Provide the URL (web address) to your iNaturalist observation page. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/186858334 b. What is the common name of your organism? Toothed Midsorus Fern c. List at least two ecosystem services that this organism provides. This can include food web relationships, habitat modifications, interactions with other species, or anything else ecologically relevant. The toothed Midsorus Fern is used for wetland restoration. The rhizomes can climb tree trunks. d. Provide a citation to a peer-reviewed source describing the ecosystem services listed above. “Toothed Midsorus Fern (Telmatoblechnum Serrulatum).” iNaturalist . N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Oct. 2023. e. What is the native status of your organism in Florida (native, endemic, non- native, or invasive)?
Native f. Describe the range of your organism. If your organism is non-native or invasive, describe both the native range and the non-native range. The toothed Midsorus fern is native to Florida, South America, and has been found in Malaysia and Australia. g. Provide a citation to a peer-reviewed source describing the range(s) of your organism as described above. “Toothed Midsorus Fern (Telmatoblechnum Serrulatum).” iNaturalist . N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Oct. 2023. Seed Plant a. Provide the URL (web address) to your iNaturalist observation page. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/186859455 b. What is the common name of your organism? Cut-Leaf Philodendron c. List at least two ecosystem services that this organism provides. This can include food web relationships, habitat modifications, interactions with other species, or anything else ecologically relevant . If eaten by vertebrates, the Cut-Leaf Philodendron is poisonous. If growing in a native area, these plants tend to climb up trees. d. Provide a citation to a peer-reviewed source describing the ecosystem services listed above. “Monstera Deliciosa (Ceriman, Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Mother-in-Law, Split-Leaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.” N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Oct. 2023. e. What is the native status of your organism in Florida (native, endemic, non- native, or invasive)? Non-native
f. Describe the range of your organism. If your organism is non-native or invasive, describe both the native range and the non-native range. The cut-leaf philodendron is native to South America, including Mexico, Panama and Brazil. Non-natively it's found all over the world as a houseplant or cultivated outside in warmer climates. g. Provide a citation to a peer-reviewed source describing the range(s) of your organism as described above. “Monstera Deliciosa (Ceriman, Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Mother-in-Law, Split-Leaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.” N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Oct. 2023. Fungi or Lichen a. Provide the URL (web address) to your iNaturalist observation page. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/186861044 b. What is the common name of your organism? Green-spored Parasol c. List at least two ecosystem services that this organism provides. This can include food web relationships, habitat modifications, interactions with other species, or anything else ecologically relevant. The Green-spored Parasol is poisonous to humans but has never resulted in death. It grows in, “ in lawns, grassy areas, and open woods” ( Espinoza and Smith). d. Provide a citation to a peer-reviewed source describing the ecosystem services listed above. Espinoza, Lisbeth, and Matthew E. Smith. “THE GREEN -SPORE POISON PARASOL MUSHROOM, CHLOROPHYLLUM MOLYBDITES.” UF IFAS Extension . N.p., 6 Mar. 2019. Web. 26 Oct. 2023. e. What is the native status of your organism in Florida (native, endemic, non- native, or invasive)? Native
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