Two Cladonia lichen species, C. stellaris and C. rangiferina are pictured here among some blueberry plants in Newfoundland. Lichens -- which are often mistaken for moss -- are unusual plant-like organisms that are actually symbioses of fungi, algae and bacteria living together.
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Two Cladonia lichen species, C. stellaris and C. rangiferina are pictured here among some blueberry plants in Newfoundland. Lichens -- which are often mistaken for moss -- are unusual plant-like organisms that are actually symbioses of fungi, algae and bacteria living together.
A threatened Louisiana black bear and her cubs up in a tree.
A threatened Louisiana black bear and her cubs up in a tree.
Prairie Pothole Region landscape showing high wetland density.
Prairie Pothole Region landscape showing high wetland density.
Shallow coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands are in jeopardy due to climate warming and ocean acidification.
Shallow coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands are in jeopardy due to climate warming and ocean acidification.
Picture of Geyser Valley in Olympic National Park in Northwest Washington.
Picture of Geyser Valley in Olympic National Park in Northwest Washington.
Image scan of a historical bird migration card.
Image scan of a historical bird migration card.
Image scan of a historical bird migration card.
Image scan of a historical bird migration card.
Image scan of a historical bird migration card.
Image scan of a historical bird migration card.
Image scan of a historical bird migration card (1904).
Image scan of a historical bird migration card (1904).
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This image was taken in 1889 by Nims on Stanton's Colorado River survey trip.
This image was taken in 1889 by Nims on Stanton's Colorado River survey trip.