Saturday 28 February 2015

Species


The Mariana Fruit Bat (or Mariana Flying Fox)

Pteropus P. Mariannus from the family of Pteropodidae.

Examples of other organisms in its family: 
Philippine Dawn Bat, Large Samoan Flying Fox, Pygmy Fruit Bat, Swift Fruit Bat, etc...

How it came to the CNMI: 
Some scientists predict that its ancestors might have migrated from the West (i.e: Asia).

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Friday 20 February 2015

Adaptations


Hibiscus
Adaptations: They have bright colors to attract other organisms towards itself. They also have large petals to ensure that large amounts of water and sunlight are absorbed.
Interactions: The Hibiscus is pollinated by butterflies and bees.




Fish-kill Tree
Adaptations: The Fish-kill Tree developed strong and sturdy trunks to survive storms. They are also able to grow on cliffs.
Interactions: Birds use its sturdy branches to build nests.



Marianas Fruit Bat
Adaptations: Since moving to the Marianas, the fruit bat  changed their diet from insects to tropical fruits.
Interactions: The fruit bat eats the fruits of surrounding trees (papaya, breadfruit, etc...).

Thursday 12 February 2015

Site Description




My site is known as the Alaguan Bay. The bay is located near the village of Sinapalo on the island of Rota. Only a few people visit because of its distance from the village. The Alaguan Bay is a view where people can see the ocean.

The key abiotic feature of the site is its stone wall. The stone wall is located at the edge of the cliff to ensure the safety of the people who visit every once in a while. There are also a few tables that could be used during a picnic.

There are a lot of biotic features present at Alaguan Bay. There are many plants, like the Hibiscus tree, Plumeria Tree, etc. Many varieties of insects could be seen around the trees. A variety of birds can be spotted at the lookout. In the evening, the endangered Marianas Fruit Bat can be seen flying down from the mountain.