FIU Preserve Handout
Today, we are all explorers and will use most of our senses to answer questions about our surroundings (Most Total Points Win!!!)
The magic number for this adventure is 2(4/2+7)-15=______
3 similar butterflies (3 pts)
1) Schaus swallowtail butterfly
2) ______
3) ______
3 Habitats you will encounter today (3 pts)
1. Pine rockland
2. ______
3. ______
Which habitat does the Schaus swallowtail use (1 pt)? ______
Define please (3 pts)
1. Exotic
2. Invasive
3. Native
Hardwood Hammock
List 3 native plants (3 pts)
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
List 3 exotic plants (put an * next to the invasive species) (3 pts)
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
List 3 butterflies (3 pts)
1. Zebra longwing
2. ______
3. ______
Host plant = ______food (1 pt)
Nectar plant = ______food (1 pt)
List 3 host or nectar plants in the hardwood hammock (3 pts)
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
How is this habitat different from a pine rockland (2 pts)?
______
Pine Rockland
List 3 native plants (3 pts)
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
List 3 exotic plants (put an * next to the invasive species) (3 pts)
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
List 3 butterflies (3 pts)
1. Whirlabout (skipper)
2. ______
3. ______
What is the state tree of Florida (1 pt)? ______
List 3 host or nectar plants in the pine rockland (3 pts)
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
How is this habitat different from a hardwood hammock (2 pts)?
______
Disturbed Pond Site
List 3 native plants (3 pts)
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
List 3 exotic plants (put an * next to the invasive species) (3 pts)
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
List 3 butterflies (3 pts)
1. White peacock
2. ______
3. ______
What is the state butterfly of Florida
(1 pt)? ______
Why are disturbed habitats often invaded by exotic organisms (2 pts)?
______
What do the terms below mean to you (3 pts)?
1. Protect ______
2. Enhance ______
3. Protect ______