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Volcanic Evolution of Panama
Julio 04, 2022
Panama is a land of volcanoes, with a long history of volcanic activity.
Panama is a land of volcanoes, with a long history of volcanic activity.
Although these seaweeds are very popular among the Guna Yala community, it is no less true that their use is unknown to the public.
Geologist Tony Coates changed the way we think about the ground under our feet. He confirmed the date when North and South America were connected at about 3 million years ago. We remember Tony not only as a skilled field geologist, but as a kind person and storyteller, who captured the imagination of scientists and non-scientists alike with his ability to spin a tale.
Congratulations to Dolores Piperno and Helene Muller-Landau!
Each plant produces a particular type of pollen, which means that it has unique characteristics that can be used to identify the species to which it belongs.
Implementing reforestation projects to encourage forest protection and recovery.
How does a tree escape or resist disease?
A species of tree fern found only in Panama uses ‘zombie leaves’ or reanimated dead leaf fronds, and turns them into root structures that feed the mother plant.
The smallest and possibly most ancient terrestrial plants, bryophytes are an important part of our environment, but in the tropics, there is still much to learn about them.
Ancient, fossilized grape seeds from Panama, Colombia and Peru, provide perspective on the evolution of plants after the extinction of the dinosaurs.