Biological
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Making Orchid Glue
16 c. Drawing of chichiltictepetzacuxochitl. by Dr. Francisco Hernandez (epiphytic orchid Laelia autumnalis) 16 c. Drawing of amatzauhtli by Dr. Francisco Hernandez (epiphytic orchid Encyclia pastoris) Photography of Laelia pseudo-bulbs. More to come…
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Birds of the New World
Nahuatl Name: OuetzaltototlScientific Name: Pharomachrus mocinnoCommon Names: Resplendent Quetzal Nahuatl Name: Tzinitzcan, teutzinutzcanScientific Name: Trogon mexicanusCommon Names: Mountain Trogon, Collared Trogon Nahuatl Name: XiuhtototlScientific Name: Cotinga amabilisCommon Names: Lovely Cotinga Nahuatl Name: TlauhauecholScientific Name: Ajaia AjajaCommon Names: Roseate Spoonbill Nahuatl Name: CuapachtototlScientific Name: Piaya cayanaCommon Names: Squirrel Cuckoo Nahuatl Name: ChalchiuhtototlScientific Name: Cyanerpes cyaneusCommon Names:…
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Iridescence and Communication Signals
Right: Ouetzaltototl, Pharomachrus mocinno, Resplendent Quetzal In nature, iridescence is an optical phenomenon often found in nature in butterfly wings, mother of pearl, insect exoskeletons, scales, and bird feathers. On iridescent surfaces, color shifts with changes in the angles of observation and illumination. The phenomenon is often caused when multiple semi-transparent surfaces interact, modulating the…