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In the heart of the enchanted forest, the river flowed like a silver ribbon, carrying whispers of ancient secrets and the promise of dreams yet to come.
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So what really is pacro? Pacro is our Trini term for Chitons, a type of mollusk in the class Polyplacophora, which abounds all over the coast of Trinidad and Tobago. Fishermen all over the island know about it and its properties and therefore are always on the lookout for a few on the rocks while fishing. Usually, the pacro can be found clinging onto the rocks but I was told that they also move, seeking shade when the sun gets too hot.
Life Cycle of Leatherbacks
The leatherback life cycle begins with a female turtle laying eggs on a nesting beach. Females stay close to shore in “internesting habitats” for 3-4 months and make repeated visits at 10-day intervals to lay eggs. Adult females depart for pelagic habitats to forage and remain there for an average “remigration interval” of 2-5 years until they return to nest once again.
About 55-60 days after the female lays eggs, hatchling turtles emerge from their nests, head to the sea and follow ocean currents to pelagic nursery habitats, where they search for food and seek refuge from predators. Scientists refer to this time period as “the lost years”, since finding hatchlings and juveniles to study in the open ocean is difficult.
After 15-25 years leatherbacks reach maturity. Mature female turtles return to their natal beaches for nesting, but adult male turtles live entirely at sea.
Common Name: Madrono Fruit, also known as Lemon Drop Mangosteen.
Botanical Name: Garcinia Madruno.
General Information: This compact, evergreen fruit-producing tree species is native to the rainforests of Central and South America, including countries like Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
The fruit has a yellow color. Underneath the skin, it has translucent whitish pulp that is juicy, slightly aromatic, and pleasantly subacid. The fruit is typically eaten raw. It is also used for making jams, preserves, and drinks.
Medical and Wood Uses: The tree yields yellow latex which is used to treat ulcers and other sores. Its hard and heavy pinkish, coarse-textured wood is used for making furniture, flooring, general carpentry, and heavy construction.
Madrono is a source of Potassium, which helps balance fluid levels within the body. Calcium is essential for building strong bones and teeth. Iron is necessary for developing the protein hemoglobin for oxygen transport through the bloodstream.
Cultivation Details:
Blooming Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years.
Maintenance Required: Moderate.
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Scientific Name: Eretmochelys imbricata.Appearance: They have a distinctive, sharp, curving beak and a beautiful, patterned shell with overlapping scales that resemble a tortoiseshell.Size: Adult Hawksbill turtles typically measure between 2.5 to 3 feet in length and weigh around 100 to 150 pounds.Diet: They primarily feed on sponges, but also consume sea anemones and jellyfish.Habitat: Hawksbill turtles are found in tropical coral reefs around the world. They prefer coastlines and shallow lagoons.Reproduction: Females return to the same nesting beaches where they were born to lay their eggs. They usually nest every 2-4 years, laying around 100-200 eggs per nest.Lifespan: They can live up to 30-50 years in the wild.Conservation Status: The Hawksbill turtle is critically endangered due to habitat loss, illegal trade of their shells, and bycatch in fishing gear.Importance: They play a vital role in maintaining the health of coral reefs by controlling sponge populations, which compete with corals for space.
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Turtles have survived for millions of years, not because of their speed, but because of their persistence and connection to nature. They remind us that slow and steady wins the race, and that in nature, patience and resilience are key.