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Botany Field Trip Make Up

Choose any endangered or introduced plant native to the Tahoe Basin on which to do a research project. Get your topic approved by me.

This information will include:

 complete taxonomy of the organism –for each taxon (level in the hierarchical structure of taxonomy), provide an example of a different, familiar organism in the same taxon for comparison

 description of external morphology with visuals (Drawings, photos, etc.  be sure to provide a reference for each illustration or photo unless you are the artist.)

 pollination and reproductive details

 ecological niche

 biotic relationships e.g. role in the food web, predator/prey relationships, competitive relationships, pollination relationships, etc.

 special adaptations, making it unique and interesting

 management plan for this species in the Basin

Students are required to submit a written paper, minimum of 6 - 7 pages for each field trip missed.  Include a bibliography of at least 5 articles/books.  Your bibliography may not consist entirely or web or electronic resources.

 
For questions or comments, please contact Sue Kloss - kloss@ltcc.edu