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SocotraInsectsTenebrionidae

16 Dec 2023

Socotra beetle (Tenebrionidae)

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SocotraInsectsTenebrionidae

15 Dec 2023

Histeromorphus plicatus

Elevation: 139 meters.

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IndiaSikkimFruitPlantsVitaceae

15 Jul 2023

Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to China…

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IndiaSikkimFruitPlantsVitaceae

15 Jul 2023

Tetrastigma rumicispermum

Tetrastigma rumicispermum is found in Sikkim's tropical to temperate biomes to 2500 meters elevation. Elevation: 1936 meters. Native range is Nepal to China…

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SocotraLeavesPlantsVitaceae

6 Feb 2023

Cissus paniculata

My first and only encounter with Cissus paniculata on Socotra. A large and vital specimen, growing in the cracks of a vertical cliff by a creek where it was…

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SocotraFruitPlantsVitaceae

1 Feb 2023

Cissus hamaderohensis

This mature Cissus hamaderohensis is using a croton socotranus as support to reach high above ground. It's easily identified by the rectangular stem. This…

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SocotraCrustaceansPotomidae

5 Feb 2015

Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense)

I found a surprising number of the Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense) at this permanent pool of water. Some were under water others were…

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SocotraCrustaceansPotomidae

5 Feb 2015

Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense)

I found a surprising number of the Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense) at this permanent pool of water. Some were under water, some were…

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SocotraLeavesPlantsVitaceae