Indian Pipe

In summer, in July & August -- often after a rain -- you will find these quiet creatures sprouting up all over the woods around Long Island (and throughout the Northeast). They creep in quietly -- small and white, looking like little curved pipes. And you might think they are an odd fungus (mushroom), but they're not!

Be the first to tell me what is notable about these creatures and earn extra credit!

Everyday Biology

Here is a bulletin board for us to post cool biology we see/experience in our everyday lives. Post something interesting, something relevant, something awe-inspiring and you will earn extra credit. You need to both post and explain the phenomenon you are showing us: What does it have to do with biology, what unit does it fit in in our course, explain what is happening in the photo or the text.

I'll start...