Subj : ES Picture of the Day 12  2023
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Thu Jan 12 2023 11:01:02

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Bird's Nest Ferns in Singapore

   January 12, 2023


    2022 October 16 - Singapore MacRitchie Nature Reserve Bird's Nest
   Ferns (catch leaves & moisture for nutrients) 2

    2022 October 16 - Singapore MacRitchie Nature Reserve Bird's Nest
   Ferns (catch leaves & moisture for nutrients) 3
   Photographer:  Cindy Todd

   Summary Author:  Cindy Todd

   Bird's Nest Ferns, also known as  Asplenium nidus,  grow on trees
   and on other plants in the tropics of Southeast Asia, Malaysia,
   Indonesia, Australia, and Polynesia. The ferns shown above were found
   in Singapore, in the  MacRitchie Nature Reserve. Their green leaves
   look like banana leaves and may grow over 6 feet (2 m) long. Because
   their overall shape resembles a basket or a nest, hence the name
    bird’s nest ferns. The "basket" catches dead leaves as they fall
   (bottom photo), along with rainwater, allowing nutrients to be absorbed
   for the ferns to grow. Photos taken on October 16, 2022


   Singapore Coordinates: 1.3521, 103.8198


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