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Obregonia denegrii
(Artichoke cactus)
This small cactus is just visible above the surface of the ground, as the heads emerge only slightly from the larger underground...
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Oncoba sp. nov.
(Oncoba)
This tree is known as 'feewu a wu' by local people and has only recently been recognised as a new species; it is so new to science...
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Opuntia helleri
(Prickly pear)
Information on the prickly pear is currently being researched and written and will appear here...
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Origanum dictamnus
(Dittany of Crete)
The dittany of Crete is widely used for food flavouring and medicinal purposes, in addition to it featuring as an ornamental plant...
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In the news
Half of Philippine fauna nearly extinct.
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What's new in ARKive
New images of the eastern black-and-white colobus leap into ARKive
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Rocky shore residents
Hermit crabs are a common feature of the rocky shore, where they adopt the empty shells of gastropods.
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Rocky shore residents
A regular inhabitant of rock pools, the common prawn is found around much of Europe's coastline.
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Rocky shore residents
Remarkably tenacious when jostling for prime positions, the limpet is usually seen stationary.
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Rocky shore residents
Able to withstand temperature fluctuations, the beadlet anemone is well adapted to life on the shore.
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Rocky shore residents
Flat periwinkles are found in myriad colours, from green, brown and yellow, to even banded or criss-crossed.
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Rocky shore residents
Swarms of common jellyfish are a regular sight around the shore, in warm summer seas.
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