Life Science

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Eastern Cottonmouth Moccasin | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

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Eastern Cottonmouth Moccasin | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

• Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus • Very poisonous, large semi-aquatic relative of the copperhead and rattlesnake • Olive, brown, or black above; belly lighter color • Crossbands with dark borders •...

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Copperhead | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

• Agkistrodon contortrix • Moderately large, stout-bodied poisonous snake • Chestnut brown hourglass-shaped crossbands with light centers on body pattern • Green-yellow tail tips in juveniles • Pit...

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Sphagnum | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

Sphagnum cymbifolium • Economically important species • Pale green-gray color • Poorly developed vascular system • Lacks true roots, stems or leaves • Often used with other plants in hanging baskets...

Saddlebags Dragonfly | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

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Saddlebags Dragonfly | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

• Tramea carolina • Large, dark markings at base of wings, when flying, look like saddlebags bouncing off Pony Express rider • Red to red-brown body with olive-brown thorax • Clear fore wings • Hind...

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Painted Skimmer | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

• Libellula semifasciata • Fast flying dragonfly • Brightly colored • Incomplete bands across wings • Wingspan noticeably greater than body length • Hovers • Live near ponds and swamps

Black Jack Oak | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Stop 4 4

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Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Stop 4

Episode 4

Edge of the Bay - The edge of the bay has red bay growing, along with groups of Trumpet Pitcher Plants.

Black Jack Oak | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Stop 2 2

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Cartwheel Bay (S.C.) Stop 2

Episode 2

We find dwarf azaleas in this sweet smelling area. We also see the Blackjack Oak, Sundew, the grass stage of the Long Leaf Pine, and Fleabane all along the road.