Biology Archives
Marine Organism of the Week
Sea Star-Associated Densovirus (SSaDV) Marine viruses play a huge role in regulating phytoplankton blooms and recycling nutrients in the…
Plants of the Week Nov 10-16
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) and Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Posted by Brynn Wendel Common name: Foxglove Scientific Name: Digitalis purpurea Geographic Range:…
Plants of the Week Nov 3-9
Jade Plant (Crassula ovate) and Corpse Flower (Amorphorphallus titanum) Posted by Molly Pritz Common Name: Jade Plant Scientific Name: Crassula…
Plant of the Week Oct 27-Nov 2
Cacao (Theobroma cacao) Posted by Nora Dahlberg Scientific Name: Theobroma cacao Range: Central and South America Cool Facts: The cacao…
Get to Know Your Bates Trees
American Elm (Ulmus Americana L.) American elm was once prized for planting along city streets and on college campuses due…
Plants of the Week Oct 20-26
Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) and Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) Posted by Nessrine Ariffin Species name: Hibiscus. There are about 230 species…
Plant of the Week Oct 13-19
Species: Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora) Range: This plant is found in the temperate parts of North America, South America, and…
Marine Organism of the Week
Hawaiian Bobtail Squid, Euprymna scolopes The Hawaiian Bobtail Squid is a very small squid (only about an inch long as…
Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration
Open house features SEM/EDS demonstration for Parent’s and Families Weekend The College’s new JSM-7100 field emission scanning electron microscope will…
Plants of the Week Oct 6-12
Silver Torch Cactus (Cleistocactus strausii) and Chia Plant (Salvia hispanica) Post by Joan Oates The silver torch cactus or the wolly…