Poecilia reticulata (Rio Tacarigua, Trinidad)
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The teacup stingray is known to scientist around the world as Potamotrygon reticulata but is also frequently called the reticulated stingray in laymen’s terms. Although not used as frequently as the other two, they may also be referred to as the long tail stingray. These stingrays are native to the countries of Columbia, Surinam, and Brazil.This stingray variety is a freshwater fish that is illegal to own in a few states. Therefore, it is essential to look into the laws in your state before attempting to own one of these stingrays. Throughout this article we will explore multiple diverse facts about the teacup stingray to heighten your knowledge on the subject.
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They seem to have found another spotless giraffe calf. In the wild, in Namibia.
Wow, what a coincidence! And it’s a different subspecies, the previous was reticulated and this one is an Angolan! Sending good vibes that they make it to adulthood. Read more about it here. Here are two of the other three known patternless giraffes the recent one born in Tennessee and one from 1972 in Tokyo!
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Beautiful sea hare found in a shallow tidepool.
06/11/23 - Aplysia reticulata
QLD:WET - Etty Bay
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It’s that time of the year again - reunion dinners, red packets, and relatives (some you only meet once a year!). All telltale signs of the Lunar New Year. While red might be the colour most associated with Chinese New Year, when it comes to fruits, the star has always been orange in colour. More specifically, Citrus reticulata, better known as the Mandarin Orange (柑) has always been the staple fruit associated with the celebration.
Mandarin Oranges have always been considered as a traditional symbol of good fortune. This is mainly because the word orange (柑), when spoken in mandarin, sounds similar to the word “gold”. The orange hue of the fruit is also said to symbolise “wealth”, which makes it a very auspicious fruit.
Giving Mandarin Oranges to loved ones during the celebration is a symbolic way of wishing someone happiness and prosperity, as you are literally giving them “wealth”. Exchanging mandarin oranges when visiting one’s house has always been a form of respect and tradition. Its auspiciousness makes it a crucial decorative item everywhere, such as homes, offices, shops, etc. Its presence acts as an invitation for good fortune to bless the inhabitants.
You are not limited to just enjoying (eating) them or giving the oranges away. Businesses, especially shopping malls love these Potted Mandarin Orange Plants, often buying a pair of them to place it on the left and right sides of the main entrance. And they don’t come cheap either, with each plant costing anything from between a couple of hundreds to over a thousand dollar depending on the sizes.
Info and selected images from here, here and Lazada Singapore.
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Reticulated giraffe Giraffa reticulata
Observed by burakdogansoysal, CC BY-NC
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Hermann Camargo (Colombian, 1950), Mandarinas, 2019. Oil on canvas, 57.8 x 68.2 cm.
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Poecilia reticulata (Cayenne, French Guiana)
Poecilia wingei (Cumaná, Venezuela)
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Iris reticulata, netted iris or golden-netted iris, is a flowering plant species in the Iridaceae family. It is native from eastern Turkey to Iran, but it is widely cultivated in temperate regions.
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