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9 Feb 2015

Red-legged Golden Orb-web Spider (Nephila sumptuosa)

The only Red-legged golden orb-web spider (Nephila sumptuosa) I encountered. A magnificent, large spider! I also found a small male on the outer fringes of the…

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SocotraNaturePoaceaePlants

7 Feb 2015

Cyperus conglomeratus

This is high up on one of the dunes in Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. This was the only Cyperus conglomeratus here, and it has survived change in a…

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SocotraPlantsPoaceaeLeaves

7 Feb 2015

Cyperus conglomeratus

This is high up on one of the dunes in Arher on the northeast coast of Socotra. This was the only cyperus conglomeratus here, and it has survived change in a…

by morten

SocotraPlantsPoaceaeFlowers

7 Feb 2015

Cyperus conglomeratus

Cyperus conglomeratus is an amazing plant that can survive being completely covered by sand for long periods. During my visit the plant was in a situation…

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SocotraSpiders

2 Feb 2015

Socotra spider 01

I found this spider on the edge of the mangrove forest of Shuab beach in West Socotra. The web was huge - a really busy spider that seems to have plenty of…

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