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This album features key moments from the workshop held in Duékoué, focused on the preparatory steps for establishing the Multi-Stakeholder Platform in the Guémon region. The event brought together diverse stakeholders to collaborate on sustainable development initiatives.
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ANATOMY
Reptiles, the group that gave rise through evolution to birds and mammals, have the same basic body structure as those higher vertebrates. Yet just as birds and mammals changed from their reptilian ancestors, reptiles themselves underwent great changes over their millions of years of existence. This exhibit shows some anatomical features of the reptilian body and shows how structures differ among major groups of reptiles.
RETICULATED PYTHON (Python reticulatus)
Typically, snakes have a greatly elongated body and lack limbs. Some snakes such as this python (see partial skeleton) retain vestiges of the hind limbs, however. This skeleton is 7 meters (23 feet) long. Its 321 vertebrae in the body and 91 in the tail number close to the maximum known in snakes; individuals of some species may have fewer than 130 vertebrae. (Human beings have only 24.) A snake does not add vertebrae and ribs as it grows, but has its full amount before it is born or hatched.
KOMODO DRAGON LIZARD (Varanus komodoensis)
AMERICAN ALLIGATOR (Alligator mississippiensis)
These basically similar skeletons differ in many details evident only on close examination. As an aquatic animal, the alligator has a somewhat high, flattened tail for swimming and relatively small legs and feet. The land-dwelling Dragon has a more rounded tail and larger, more powerful legs. The large, heavy skull of the alligator would be a burden on land but is supported by the water. Another difference in these skeletons is the presence of abdominal ribs (gastralia) in the Alligator.
SKIN
Skin, the outermost covering, protects the body from micro-organisms, poisons and physical damage, retains fluids and minerals, and provides structural support. Its sensory receptors receive stimuli (eg, touch, temperature) from the environment, and it maintains the colors and some structural modifications of the species.
Reptile skin typically consists of rows of raised, hardened scales usually connected by soft, flexible tissue. The outermost layer (epidermis) of the skin forms the hard (keratinized) part of the scales. Such scales differ from fish scales, which form in a different part (dermis) of the skin. Amphibians, unlike reptiles, lack epidermal scales and usually maintain a moist skin that may function in respiration. Reptile skin lacks the feathers and hair that characterize birds and mammals, respectively.
Extensive use of reptile skins for purses, shoes and other leather products has led to massive slaughter, especially of crocodilians. Consequently, the survival of many species is endangered.
SKIN STRUCTURE
This cross-section of lizard skin shows two overlapping scales (350X). Important features are:
EPIDERMIS: Outermost skin layer. Its germinative cells produce daughter cells that move outward and transform into the hard, protective outer scale surface through the process of keratinization. Keratin is a strong protein in epidermal derivatives such as claws, fingernails and beaks. Periodically, the keratinized layer is shed and replaced (Growth and Longevity exhibit, Case 2).
DERMIS: Deeper, thicker skin layer, composed chiefly of fibrous connective tissue. Most pigment cells lie within the dermis. Most blood vessels (not shown) are in both the dermis and epidermis.
HINGE REGION: This area with loose folds allows distension of the skin between the keratinized scales.
SCALE TYPES
Reptile scales vary in size, shape and number according to location on the body. For example, in most snakes the scales on the belly (ventral scutes) are enlarged transversely and are important in locomotion. These differ distinctly from the scales on the back.
Reptiles inherit their basic scale pattern, though temperature during embryonic development may influence scale size and number. Comparison of distantly related species reveals a wide variety of scale types. This diversity probably reflects adaptations for various functions, such as body water balance and reception of solar radiation. The lizards here illustrate various reptile scales.
OSTEODERMS
The deep layer of the skin (dermis) in many kinds of lizards, all crocodilians and on the legs and tails of some turtles contains discs or nodules of protective bone. Often these exist in rows corresponding to those of the outer epidermal scales. Nearly all surfaces of the South American Caiman, Caiman crocodilus, whose skin is shown here, are protected by osteoderms, which appear as numerous light patches on the x-ray photograph (claws and bones of the skull are light also).
COLOR CHANGE
In some lizards, particularly True Chameleons of the Old World and Anoles (American Chameleons) of the New World, individuals can change color completely and rapidly. Color change is stimulated by various factors, including excitement, temperature, lighting, and shade of the background behind the animal.
The Green Anole, Anolis carolinensis, shown here can change from brown to brilliant green, or vice versa, in a matter of minutes. Cross-sections (1,000X) show how color change is caused by movement of pigment within melanophores (brown pigment cells).
TEETH
Reptiles of different species may vary greatly in the food they eat, and this shows in their teeth. Seen here are the lower jaws of several reptiles, together with the enlarged drawings of the teeth. Teeth may differ in size and shape from one part of a jaw to another, serving different functions (piercing and holding, cutting, chewing), or may all be much the same. Unlike most mammals, which produce only two sets of teeth in a lifetime, most reptiles are continuously replacing teeth. A lizard may produce hundreds of new teeth in a year. In addition to teeth in the usual places on the jaws, snakes and some lizards also have teeth on bones on the roof of the mouth.
SKULLS
Evolutionary change may involve loss of parts (for example, limbs of snakes), multiplication of parts (vertebrae of snakes) or modification of shape and size of parts. These skulls exemplify such differences among certain bones in four major groups of reptiles.
TURTLE SHELLS
The shell, which may include up to 30 percent of a turtle's weight, is mostly bone, overlaid by skin. The large, hard plates conspicuous on most turtle shells are keratinized epidermal scales (scutes). The shell's bone forms by fusion of ossified structures in the deep skin (dermis) with vertebrae, ribs, and pectoral and pelvic girdles.
The epidermal scales of the upper shell (carapace) of this Snapping Turtle, Chelydra serpentina, are removed from the left side to reveal the bones beneath. Sutures between scales and those between underlying bones are not directly aligned, a feature which may result in greater strength.
LOGGERHEAD TURTLE, Caretta caretta
The turtle's skeleton is ingenious architecturally and peculiar biologically. The ribs, expanded and joined, form the main part of the upper shell (carapace), and the body vertebrae are immovably fused as part of the shell. Most unusual is the position of the dorsal bones of the shoulder girdle; these lie beneath the ribs rather than atop them, as in other vertebrates. The derivation of the bones of the lower shell (plastron) is unclear; they may incorporate ventral elements of the shoulder girdle and abdominal ribs.
Bony shell elements are somewhat reduced in these sea turtles. A typical land or fresh-water turtle would have a relatively larger, solid plastron firmly joined at the sides to the carapace.
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Artist: Seth Troxler & Phil Moffa
Lost Souls of Saturn, consisting primarily of Seth Troxler and Phil Moffa alongside other undisclosed participants, represents an innovative fusion of music, technology, and narrative. Rejecting traditional formats, they traverse various mediums—from vinyl records to digital platforms, art installations to augmented reality, and live performances—crafting an interconnected experience.
Through their endeavors, Troxler, Moffa, and collaborators seek to challenge perceptions and reshape our understanding of reality. They blend the psychedelic ethos of science fiction and early rave culture with contemporary art and postmodern philosophy, endeavouring to push the boundaries of artistic expression.
Their performances have graced esteemed venues such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Foundation Beyeler in Basel, and the Saatchi Gallery in London.
Noteworthy collaborations include immersive experiences with installation artists like Olafur Eliasson and Ernesto Neto.
In February 2024, Lost Souls of Saturn presents "Reality" at W1 Curates in London, unveiling an augmented reality comic book and companion app set within an immersive gallery environment.
Teaming up with comic artist and AR pioneer Rob Shields, along with Abstract Comic’s co-founder Mike Bundlie, there creation represents a groundbreaking immersive artwork.
Each page of the comic, visible to the naked eye, transforms into animated 3D vistas when viewed through the LSOS app, creating a unique synthetic experience.
The integration of LSOS's soundtrack with the comic book in augmented reality marks a significant milestone.
The music evolves and intertwines seamlessly with the narrative, enhancing emotional engagement and offering readers a truly immersive encounter.
This pioneering synthesis of art and music heralds a new era of collaboration and exploration in the realm of soundtracks, aiming to redefine the boundaries of artistic expression.
This album features key moments from the workshop held in Duékoué, focused on the preparatory steps for establishing the Multi-Stakeholder Platform in the Guémon region. The event brought together diverse stakeholders to collaborate on sustainable development initiatives.
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Journays from Thailand to other countries
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A collection of well-known and very exotic plants that give seasonings and spices. Guided walk through the Botanical Spice Garden. Opium Museum - features of the extraction and use of the potion. Culinary show featuring Thai cooking and tasting!
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Photographic techniques capture electromagnetic wavelengths beyond human vision, revealing features invisible to the naked eye. These signals are processed into interpretable forms using methods like color mapping.
Pink lacks a specific electromagnetic wavelength, while grey poses a limitation due to its representation of only intensity—a blend of light and dark without spectral specificity. Imaging techniques reliant on spectral variation produce identical results for greyscale images unless non-visible data is present. Deviations from this uniformity may indicate errors, misinterpretations, or unknown phenomena.
Contention persists over analytical debates, including dismissible claims like Van Allen belt dangers and contested evidence of lunar mirrors. The precision of laser reflections targeting a moving 3x3-foot marker on the Moon highlights technical skill but often fails to resolve skepticism. For instance, a 0.1° shift moves a laser spot 670 km across the Moon's surface.
Forensic analysis (2022, 2023) of Apollo 11–17 photographs assessed authenticity claims. Images of humans in space, Earth, and the Moon's distant views were validated, but Moon landing visuals showed variations, suggesting diverse techniques may have replicated certain elements.
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Lehti, A. (2024). The Silence of Inquiry: Forensic Reflections Reveal a Crisis of Perception. figshare. doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28078982
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