Leaves and Photosynthesis

The Hibiscus Plant

This is a flowering plan that blooms Hibiscus flowers. The Hibiscus plant at my site is about 5 and a half feet. The plant is in direct contact with the sunlight. The leaves are thin. They have an abundant amount of vascular bundles to transfer the minerals to the plant's roots. Each of the leaves are about 3 inches or longer. The estimate of the amount of leaves in the plant is around two hundred fifty.

The Papaya Tree

At my site, the papaya tree is only about 3 and a half feet. The tree is too young to have sprouted any papaya fruits or small flowers. The tree was planted under another tree, but the plant is still in contact with the sunlight. Each of the leaves are about 30 centimeters. The leaves are quite huge, allowing it to absorb more photons. The tree has about fifteen leaves.

Mutations

Organism: Micronesian Honeyeater

(Micronesian Myzomela)

I imagine the honeyeater to have larger talons in order for it to capture larger prey. This mutation would help the honeyeater to expand its food selection range from nectar and small insects.

The insects located around its habitat might decrease because of the mutation.

The mutation was selected for the honeyeater's chance at a larger population. If this happens, there is a high possibility that the honeyeater will pollinate more areas around the CNMI.