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Sundews – Botanical Flypaper | Our Mississippi Home

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7 months ago

March 30, 2024

ourmshome.com – Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D. – 2024-03-30 07:57:47

SUMMARY: Sundews are fascinating carnivorous plants that capture insects using sticky glands on their leaves, which glisten in the sun – hence their name. The sticky substance, combined with nectar, attracts and traps prey, leading to digestion through a slow chemical reaction that curls the leaves around the victim. South Mississippi is home to at least four species of sundews, found in wet pine forests, savannas, and near ponds and bogs. These include the Pink Sundew, Dwarf Sundew, Spoonleaf Sundew, and Threadleaf Sundew, each with distinct features and habitats. Alongside sundews, Butterworts also trap insects with a sticky substance on their leaves. It’s suggested that these botanical traps may have inspired human-made flypaper.

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How to Plan a Mississippi Thanksgiving

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November 1, 2024

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ourmshome.com – Allyson Alford – 2024-11-01 14:06:00

SUMMARY: Thanksgiving is a highly anticipated occasion, prompting people to finalize their menus, cooking responsibilities, and decorations while considering attire. To prepare for a Mississippi Thanksgiving, follow five essential tips:

1. Establish your menu, balancing tradition with fresh ideas.
2. Decide who will cook and practice any new dishes in advance.
3. Purchase decorations that are safe and themed, keeping children in mind.
4. Get a head start on cooking tasks and shop for non-perishable items.
5. Be mindful of guests’ food allergies to prevent cross-contamination.

Thanksgiving also serves as a time for gratitude and reflection.

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A New Deep Sea Remotely Operated Vehicle Coming to USM

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4 days ago

October 29, 2024

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ourmshome.com – University of Southern Mississippi – 2024-10-29 12:07:00

SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is set to operate a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) funded by NOAA and NSF to enhance research and restoration efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. Scheduled for construction in 2024, this medium-size ROV aims to improve accessibility for oceanographic research by functioning on multiple ships. USM’s Associate VP Dr. Leila Hamdan emphasizes that this initiative will aid in workforce development and blue economy growth, particularly for students in USM’s Ocean Engineering program. The ROV will support restoration projects addressing habitat damage from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, facilitating significant scientific discoveries.

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