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Trunk of old Kapok Tree (Ceiba pentandra)

Trunk of old Kapok Tree (Ceiba pentandra)

by thorodin

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AnnaJolanta, on July 24, said:

thorodin, what is this? ;) Anna

thorodin, on July 24, said:

Hello Anna this is the bottom part of the tree . Tropical rainforest trees do often evolve these structures to stabilize themselves because their roots are shallow. It's called buttress roots, they radiate like planks from the tree trunk in the center. Cheers, Peter

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near Boca da Lagoa São Joaõ, Amazonas (Brazil)

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    by thorodin
  • Extra information
    • Camera: DMC-FZ20
    • Taken on 2008:07:09 21:57:01
    • Exposure: 0.050s (1/20)
    • Focal Length: 6.00mm
    • F/Stop: f/2.800
    • ISO Speed: ISO200
    • Exposure Bias: 1 EV
    • No flash, Compulsory