I found a quarter in my apartment to act as an object I could use to show the organisms to scale. I made sure I had my phone with me as well. I went to the Durfee Conservatory on campus and strolled through each greenhouse, observing the present plants. Once I entered Greenhouse 4, I saw the Mimosa pudica. Having previously learned about M. pudica, I knew that this species has strong sensors when touched. I held up the quarter next to the plant and took a photo. I took a photo of my finger next to the quarter. After taking the necessary photos, I stroked along the stem of the leaf on the M. pudica and photographed the reaction that occurred. After taking the photos, I went back to my apartment and downloaded the photos onto my computer.
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Although you may be familiar with the Mimosa pudica many people may not be. I would describe some of the features of this plant and explain what to look for in characteristics.
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Almost every sentence begins with I so you may want to switch up the sentence forms.
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Interspecific interactions involve interactions between two species in which at least one species's survival is either benefitted or harmed. From my point of view, touching the leaf of the plant does not qualify as an interspecific interaction.