christophermcgrue
Fierce sunlight and dangerous fruit
This photo, taken outside of UNCW’s Building 4 of the Seahawk Village, features a flowering American holly (Ilex opaca). These phototrophic organisms produce a berry that is poisonous to humans, but less hazardous for various birds. While the initial focus of this photograph may be drawn to the berries, there is a noticeably damaged leaf that raises suspicion. The cause of the holes and discoloration in this leaf could be due to the susceptibility as a resource for prey like Leafminers and Spider mites. Another possible cause for said imperfections could be due to ecological conditions such as highly increased temperatures and prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight radiation.
Fierce sunlight and dangerous fruit
This photo, taken outside of UNCW’s Building 4 of the Seahawk Village, features a flowering American holly (Ilex opaca). These phototrophic organisms produce a berry that is poisonous to humans, but less hazardous for various birds. While the initial focus of this photograph may be drawn to the berries, there is a noticeably damaged leaf that raises suspicion. The cause of the holes and discoloration in this leaf could be due to the susceptibility as a resource for prey like Leafminers and Spider mites. Another possible cause for said imperfections could be due to ecological conditions such as highly increased temperatures and prolonged exposure to harsh sunlight radiation.