Learning in context “Reserva el encenillo”

David Jerónimo Rivera

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Natural science
(Biology):
 Encenillo tree and characteristics:
1.) Size: It has a maximum size of 25 centimeters.
2.) Leaves: The leaves have a measure of 2 to 7 centimeters and are green. However they may
be paler on the underside.
3.) Fruit: The flowers turn into fruit and take on a reddish color, when they mature they
become caramel-colored.
4.) Stem: The texture is rough and has a considerable diameter, likewise it can also reach up to
70 centimeters in diameter.
 Plant species (Lycopodium):
Characteristics:
1.) They are dichotomous.
2.) They are vascular.
3.) They reproduce by
means of spores and not by
seeds.
4.) They belong to the fern
family.
5.) They have a female
sexual organ with a gamete.
Importance to the
ecosystem:
1.) They serve as
indicators of the quality
of ecosystems in terms of
temperature and humidity.
2.) They help prevent soil
erosion, because they
expel nutrients such as
nitrogen, phosphorus, and
potassium.
 Plant species (Macleania Rupestris):
Characteristics:
1.) They reproduce by seeds
(Angiospermes)
2.) They are vascular.
3.) Their leathery
appearance gives them
resistance to extreme
temperatures.
4.) Their fruit is red and
their flowers are generally
purple, pink, or white.
5.) They are endemic
species from Colombia.
Importance to the
ecosystem:
1.) They are ideal species
for the recovery of acid
soils or those with low
organic matter.
2.) Species such as
spectacled bears, bees and
hummingbirds receive
food from this plant.
3.) Its roots help retain
water in the soil,
gradually releasing it and
contributing to the
formation of water
sources, such as rivers
and streams.
 Plant species (Lupinus Polyphillus):
Characteristics:
1.) Lupinus polyphyllus is a
perennial herbaceous plant
that belongs to the Fabaceae
(legume) family.
2.) It produces flowers in
upright clusters, ranging in
color from shades of blue
and purple to pink, white,
and yellow.
3.) The plant has a
symbiotic relationship with
bacteria of the genus
Rhizobium, which reside in
its roots.
Importance to the
ecosystem:
1.) Due to its relationship
with the previously
mentioned bacteria, it
enriches the soil with
nitrogen.
2.) Promotes pollination,
like others of its genus.
This contributes to the
good health of the
ecosystem.
 Animal species (Cusumbo or Nasua):
Characteristics:
1.) The noise scares them
(shots and dogs)
2.) They can reach 60 cm in
length and their tail can
reach 55 cm.
3.) They are more active at
night than during the day
4.) They have climbing
ability.
5.) They have brown, thick
and dense fur.
Importance to the
ecosystem:
1.) As predators of
vertebrates and insects,
they avoid an
overpopulation of these
beings. This keeps the
trophic chain stable.
2.) As omnivores that
they are, they consume
fruits and disperse the
seeds. With this they
promote plant
regeneration.
Animal species (Lycalopex culpaeus reissii):
Characteristics:
1.) They are scavengers and
also very good hunters.
2.) They omnivore
3.) They reproduce by
means of spores and not by
seeds.
4.) They belong to the fern
family.
5.) They have a female
sexual organ with a gamete.
Importance to the
ecosystem:
1.) They serve as
indicators of the quality
of ecosystems in terms of
temperature and humidity.
2.) They help prevent soil
erosion, because they
expel nutrients such as
nitrogen, phosphorus, and
potassium.
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