Mutations and Four Leaf Clovers

It turns out 1 clover in 10,000 is a Four-Leaf Clover. This is sometimes called a somatic mutation, a mutation that cannot be passed on to it's descendants. Whether this mutations is from radiation or environment is still debated today.


Other Mutations of Notes

Extra Nipples
Extra Fingers
Sickle Cell
Cystic Fibrosis
Tay-Sachs

Environmental Science: Invasive Species

The Tamarisk (Salt Cedar) is an invasive plant from the Eurasian plains. It is current playing havoc in the Western United States.

NPR Audio Story: Tamarisk Taking Over Western States

Other Links:

Exotic Tamarisk on the Colorado Plateau

Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas

Invasive Species Info.gov

Environmental Science: Caulerpa taxifolia

The Killer Green Algee

See this invasion from an introduce marine plant.