PALEO & GEO TOPICS: Comments by R. L. Squires

Dr. Squires shares his enthusiasm for Interesting paleontologic and geologic topics with the general public.

Friday, May 22, 2026

GOLDEN RAIN TREE

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This tree is unforgettable if you see it in October when the tree undergoes the shedding of its very abundant golden-yellow pollen. That is...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

THE ALMOND TREE NUT

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The almond tree (genus Prunus ) is one of the earliest domesticated fruit trees. Based on molecular dating, it diverged apparently from the ...
Monday, May 18, 2026

GRAY BIRD GRASSHOPPER

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  Gray Bird Grasshopper Schistocerca niten It is a large insect, up to three inches long . This insect is native to North America: especial...
Saturday, May 16, 2026

THREE UNUSUAL BIRDS

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THE EMU This animal is a large flightless bird endemic (native) to most of Australia (in fact, it is Australia’s largest native bird). This ...
Saturday, May 9, 2026

VARIETIES OF APPLES (THE FRUIT—not the computer)

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apple trees originated in Central Asia and were introduced to North America by European colonists.  they are grown in over 90 countries (inc...
Friday, May 8, 2026

"RHINOCEROS RATSNAKE”

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This nonvenous snake has a prominent, scaly “horn” on the tip of its snout. The exact purpose of this “horn” is unknown. The image shown he...
Thursday, May 7, 2026

RHODOCROSITE, A RED/PINK MINERAL

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  Rhodocrosite This relatively rare mineral consists of manganese carbonate (MnCO 3 ) and is a gemstone prized for its red to pink color wi...
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PALEO & GEO TOPICS: Comments by R. L. Squires
Degrees: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. Taught paleontology and geology for 40 years at the university level. Expertise: Fossil gastropods and bivalves of the west coast of North America. Awards: Gilbert Harris Award (2014), Western Society of Malacologists Award of Honor for Outstanding Contributions in Malacology (2017). Blog Posts: Nearly 440 and counting.
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