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This single well-known and widespread butterfly is actually three species in disguise
Key points The genus Colobura is widespread in Central and South America and contains some of the most abundant and…
Hidden in plain sight: DNA reveals 15 overlooked coral lineages in the Indo-Pacific
Scientists have discovered that one of the ocean’s most recognizable corals, the iconic “organ pipe coral” — long believed to…
Ancient altercations between musk turtles and alligator gar recorded in Florida’s fossil record
Key points Paleontologist Jason Bourque recently described a new, extinct species of musk turtle that lived in Florida during the…
Shark class continues while funds are raised to rebuild remote island lab
There are not many classes that allow students to live beachside, wander tidal pools just outside of their lecture hall,…
Nico Cellinese named 2026 UF Research Foundation Professor
The University of Florida Research Foundation has named Florida Museum herbarium curator and curator of informatics Nico Cellinese as one…
Michal Kowalewski selected as 2025 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Michal Kowalewski has been selected as a 2025 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s…
Chasing the rare arogos skipper butterfly from Florida fields to lab
With their triangular shape and golden-orange wings, the eastern arogos skipper (Atrytone arogos arogos) butterflies seemed to wave down the…