This interesting artifact is the cast skin, or exoskeleton, of a dragonfly nymph that has emerged from the water and molted into adulthood. Well, it’s…
A Closer Look at Exoskeletons
Season of Shed Skins
Well, it’s that time of year again, the Season of Shed Skins. If you don’t believe me, just go outside and take a look around.…
Exo
When you write a weekly column about nature, spring can be a really tough time—though not for lack of subject matter. (Matter of fact, when you write a weekly column about nature, a lack of subject matter is never a problem!) Rather, the issue is too many subjects. Sap’s flowing, trees are budding, flowers are