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Castor californicus
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The article describes the Genus and general information on the Castor californicus.
Sources

Lubbers, K. (n.d.). An evaluation of Castor californicus and implications for the evolution and distribution of the genus castor (rodentia: Castoridae) in North America. Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4119/ This is a site provided by East Tennessee State University. The information provided through the site includes an analysis on the specific Castor californicus and an analysis of its genus, Castor. U.S. Department of the Interior. (n.d.). Photo (U.S. National Park Service). National Parks Service. https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/view.htm?id=76121D6C-71A7-4624-A83B-0CBB6F50F3F8 This image and short description provide information on the use of the Castor califonicus's fossilized hands and feet.

Cliona californiana

Article Evaluation

There is a brief description of the ecology and habitat of the Cliona californiana.

Sources

Cowles, D. (n.d.). Cliona californiana. https://inverts.wallawalla.edu/Porifera/Cliona_californiana.html
Worms - world register of marine species - cliona californiana de Laubenfels, 1932. (n.d.-b). https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=170431

Didelphis virginiana

Article Evaluation

Gives phylogeny and species information on the Didelphis. Besides phylogeny there was not much information.

Sources

Woods II, H., E. Hellgren. 2003. Seasonal changes in the physiology of male Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana): Sign of the dasyurid semelparity syndrome. Physiological and Biochemical Zoology, 76:3: 406-417.
Wright, J., M. Burt, V. Jackson. 2012. Influences of an urban environment on home range and body mass of Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana). Northeastern Naturalist, 19:1: 77-86.

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Equisetum telmateia

Article Evaluation

Gives subspecies, habitat and description but not much information on function and life.

Sources

Michigan Natural Features Inventory. Equisetum telmateia (Giant horsetail) - Michigan Natural Features Inventory. (n.d.). https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/species/description/15921/Equisetum-telmateia
Giant Horsetail, Equisetum Telmateia. California Native Plant Society. (n.d.). https://calscape.org/Equisetum-telmateia-()

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Anser albifrons

Article Evaluation

Not much information on the Anser albifrons but some great descriptive information on the Anser.

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Greater White-fronted goose overview, all about birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology. (n.d.). https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Greater_White-fronted_Goose/overview